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Earlier today we showed you how to kill your mobile phone speaker buzz by applying small metal sleeves to your speaker wires. If that's not an option for you
There's never a safety pin around when you need one, but in most offices, there are plenty of paper clips. Turn that paper clip into a safety pin with a pair of pliers and some ingenuity. DIYer ISR RAVIV demonstrates how in the video above. The end result isn't the perfect safety pin, as paper clips are thicker (and probably less comfortable if worn for prolonged periods of time), but if you need a backup in case of emergency, this hack should do the trick. Make a Safety Pin from a Paper Clip [Metacafe]
The always informative Tricks of the Trade site has posted another in the know tip for anyone going on vacation who's leaving a spare key with someone: make it stand out.
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A short video showing you how to replace a common faucet. Before purchasing a new one make sure the type and size of threads.Make sure you shut off the source to the faucet before you begin.
Computers make us more productive. Yeah, right. Lifehacker recommends the software downloads and web sites that actually save time. Don't live to geek; geek to live.
Computers make us more productive. Yeah, right. Lifehacker recommends the software downloads and web sites that actually save time. Don't live to geek; geek to live.
Kestrel Folding Screens and Room Dividers - For over 2,000 years folding screens have been in use throughout the world. While at first glance the folding screen appears to be only a decoration, a simple room divider, it has a functionality that surpasses every other furnishing.
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Fix a Stopped-Up Toilet Most clogs result from an excess of tissue--a problem that's easily resolved. Partial clogs usually require a closet auger. If the problem is in the drain line and out of reach, you may need a longer snake or a professional drain-line service.
Folding screens are a great way to finish off a corner, screen a storage area, or add a bit of privacy. Explore screen projects and ideas, and get sources to buy decorative room dividers.
If you'd love to plant your own kitchen garden but don't really have the yard space or fertile soil, the Frugal Dad weblog details how to get around limitations