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How to keep together two mattresses placed side by side?

I have a sofa bed that can be used either as a single bed, or as a double bed when I unfold the bed frame. I generally use it as a single bed: it is more convenient and allows me to have more space in my small apartment. In that case, I pile two…
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Keeping flash drive safe in daily usage

Everyone has some things like, they should always have with them, mobile phone, wallet, calendar, etc. In my case, I also have a USB flash drive, where all my data is stored, which I need every day in school and maybe at any time. At the moment, I…
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Unscrewing a screw which have loose teeth

I am not sure whether it is the correct term. Let me explain. I have a laptop that looks like this. The bolt inside looks like this. During repair, I tried to manually remove the screw using the exact size screw driver. To my dismay, the screw…
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Lifehack to remove GU10 lightbulbs from light fixture?

I am trying to remove GU10 lightbulbs from a light fixture. The fixture makes it very difficult to grip the edges of each bulb (only about 3-4mm clearance). Is there a lifehack to remove GU10 lightbulbs from such fixtures?
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How can I keep take-away fries crispy longer?

It takes approximately 12 minutes to get back to my apartment from the nearest McDonalds. When I order fries and take them back home, they become soft, compared to if I consume the fries at the restaurant immediately. The fries are packed in a paper…
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Removing sand out of a bagpack

I think everyone knows it. That trip to the beach, the bagpack with the stuff stored in. And after it, it is impossible for anything stored withing not becoming sandy. What is the best way for making the bagpack sandfree again?
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Removing a wasp or bee

The majority of the time if you leave a bee or wasp alone, they shouldn't sting. If a wasp has landed on your upper arm for example, and it looks like it is about to crawl up your tshirt sleeve, you need to get it off you safely, so what is the best…
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How to make your desk at work less reflective?

For about a year I have the following problem at work: My desk at work is very white and very reflective. There is no curtain. I cannot move the desk or paint it. Other spots are taken. I thought about covering the desk with a large collection of…
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Best way to mount a phone in the car

I have a Toyota Matrix and want to mount my iPhone 7 ( or future versions) for easy access to directions, etc. while still being able to charge it. Right now it sits in the cup holder or I stuff it behind the strap on the sun visor, neither of which…
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How to reduce morning breath with night guard use

I grind my teeth at night pretty bad so I have a night guard. I use the fizzing denture cleaning tablets and brush the night guard with my toothbrush -- It doesn't taste bad when I put it in, but in the morning my breath is wretched, significantly…
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Avoiding silicone watch strap breakage

I have this old (and dear) simple digital wrist watch (a Casio W71). It uses a Silicone strap by default - and (one side of) this strap tends to tear at the point where you fasten it, after a few years of use. I was wondering if it's feasible, for…
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How to remove double sided foam tape from wall

Is there any better way to remove double sided foam tape from my wall, when i try to remove it form my wall it leave spots on the wall, is there any home remedy to remove these spots from my wall. Thanks in advance..
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How to dry wet towels in a small bathroom?

The bathroom includes a toilet, a sink, a shower stall and a cabinet. The tile is from the floor to about 5ft / 1.5m in height. The bathroom door is 24" / 60 cm wide. There are currently no towel racks installed. Due to the layout of the bathroom,…
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Keeping the spoon on the surface of a sucralose container

In the coffee corner in my family's kitchen, we have a plastic cereal container (similar to the one shown below) that's filled with loose Splenda or other sugar substitute. We keep a spoon in there for doling out appropriate doses of the stuff. The…
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Improvised glasses

Sometimes there are things that I need to read quickly, but I don't have my glasses on me. I am farsighted so, obviously, seeing without my glasses is not an option. I have tried using a small desk magnifying glass but am unable to see through that…
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