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How to reduce the noise from my household washing machine

I have a washing machine in my home, once the spin cycle starts, the vibration is very annoying. I live above a tenant and he complains that he can hear the vibration above. Any suggestions on how to minimize the vibration during the spin cycle?
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Low tech solution to crush chicken bones effortlessly

I am looking for ideas for some kind of device that I could build from simple elements (wood, stainless steel screws, bolt for axle) and possibly some woodworking (I have a router) in order to assist me crush chicken bones. I like this…
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Deep snow - Walking technique? ...without any additional equipment

Is there any technique that helps not to sink into the snow with every step and/or walk more efficiently? With standard hiking shoes. The focus of this question is not on keeping feet dry and/or using any other materials such as snow…
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Remove and prevent mildew from wallpaper

there has been "accident" in semi warm room, there was blankets and mattress against the wall, now there seems to be some mildew at wallpaper, because of the air could not flow thru, at least I think so. I know there is some "removal" liquid to be…
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How to warm up milk for the baby during a trip?

Especially during winters, it is necessary to warm up the baby's food to room temperature, relatively quickly. We usually end up hunting a restaurant or a cafe with a microwave/hot water (and sometimes we are unlucky to not find any). Is there a…
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Is there a better way of transporting bagels to work?

I take a bagel to work every day. I wrap it in a plastic bag, but this isn't great, it usually gets a bit squashed in my backpack. Is there something that I could use to transport my bagel to work that will prevent this happening? It must be: Not…
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Preventing glasses from fogging up when wearing scarf

Wearing a scarf, ski mask, or neck warmer over your nose in winter helps to keep you warm! The problem is that if you wear eyeglasses, the moment you exhale, all of that moisture seems to all end up on your lenses, eliminating your ability to…
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How can I use an eraser without smudging?

I tried to figure out why some erasers can't do their job properly, and I ended up reading an explanation. My erasers are not the most expensive, which probably accounts for their inefficiency. However, I would like to know if there are tricks to…
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How to use the smallest piece of soap for bathing?

We start soap usage with a bar that is handy to use. As the soap bar consumption starts, it starts getting smaller day by day. When it is very small it is very difficult to pick and apply on the skin due to its greasiness. What are the way through…
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How to remove wax from woolen clothes?

During Christmas I managed to drop some wax of a candle onto my woolen pullover. On most other types of cloth, I would just try to remove it by scrubbing it off, but this does not seems like an option here, since I would ruin my pullover this…
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How to clean urine stain out of a bed mattress

My little child has a habit of moving to our bed during the night. Last night he wet our bed. Some of the urine went though the sheets and reached the mattress. I tried to soak it with paper towels and wiped it with scented wipes, but there's still…
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How would you sharpen nasal scissors?

I've got a rather old pair of nasal scissors which has gone blunt over time. I'd like to sharpen them again as where I live you can only get those huge, pricey equipment packs that come with a lot of stuff you'd never really need. How could, if…
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Alternative to White-Out

In multiple instances, I have made a mistake in pen on a colored or decorated piece of paper. White-Out would be too obvious because the page wasn't white to begin with. What can I do/use/lifehack that can solve this?
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Squeaky trainers with leather tongue

I have a pair of Adidas trainers that I love. The problem is that when walking, the leather tongue behind the laces can rub against the inside sides of the shoe and makes an awkward squeaking sound (as if the shoes were soaked or sweaty). Is there…
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How can I remove gum from carpet?

Sometimes, chewing gum inevitably gets on the carpet. How do I get it back off? I've tried using ice to harden the gum, and lifting it off, but it didn't freeze down far enough.
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