Unanswered Questions
37 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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How to type faster on a tablet computer?
I am fast at typing on keyboards and even phone screens but find it hard to keep pace on tablet computers. Could someone advice me for the same?
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How to remove buildup limescale from glass shower screen?
I've noticed someone posted similar question to my problem and follow the advices offered on that thread. but I still find no solutions to remove the stubborn limescale from my shower screen. I've ...
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How to remove static from laundry?
I need to remove static electricity from some laundry.
I can't apply a substance to it (like water, or some anti-static chemical), prevent it building up in the first place, nor change anything about ...
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How can I remove white stains from microwaving rice and pasta?
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For the past several years, I have cooked rice and pasta in my microwave instead of on the stove. This involves putting the rice or pasta in a bowl of water and then using the automatic ...
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How to tally numbers without a tally counter
While performing tasks I would like to tally up a large number while not having to remember it. However the total may reach up into the hundreds, and I only have ten fingers. Also I want to count ...
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How can I mitigate high humidity in a safe?
In the most downstairs portion of our house we have a waterproof fire safe with standard important documents in it. For some reason, during the summer only, it seems like humidity builds up within the ...
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Removing duct tape from painted steel bar
Any advice about removing duct tape from a painted steel bar?
I already teared parts of the tape off, but lots of the sticky part remained. How do I now go about this? I wouldn't like scraping it off ...
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Removing ballpoint ink signature from inside flap of hardback book
I have a 40 year old collectible hardback book in which a signature was made on the inside flap using blue ballpoint ink. I've done some research and come away with a couple of options, but hoping ...
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How to remove a dent from a baseball cap without getting it wet
I have a baseball cap, which has been signed by two players. On the right side there is a small dent from a crush event, that I haven't been able to correct.
I tried leaving it with a bag of rice ...
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How can I unclog a toilet with little to no water and no tools?
My toilet is clogged and unfortunately, we still all need to use the bathroom. I have plunged my toilet. It won’t work pour boiling water and also use shop vac until finally I started using medical ...
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Help! Baking soda/water stain on finished wood countertop!
I soaked strawberries in a bowl with water and baking soda to clean them, ten minutes later I came back and realized the bowl was cracked and had been leaking. This stain is the result. Wooden ...
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Tarry substance on vinyl floor
I'm trying to clean up the house for my elderly mother who's in hospital. The bathroom floor has a slick of black tar-like substance running from the sink out the door to the landing.
Firstly it's ...
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How can I spot remove a stain from my white garment?
I often drop Coffee on my white garment. Normally I wash after 10 or so wears, but this makes me want to wash it sooner.
Is there anyway to spot remove stains effectively and cheaply?
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Old mini fridge used to store water starting to stink
I am using a mini fridge to keep waters in my garage/workshop handy. After a few weeks of doing this, I'm noticing a raunchy smell coming from the fridge and it's on the water bottles as well. Could ...
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How to get rid of frequent nesting by pigeons?
I have a duct area adjacent to my bathroom window which is unapproachable - almost 2.5 meters down. Every month pigeons intrude into that space and lay eggs, and their shit generates a filthy smell. ...
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