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What's the point of a knife so blunt that it can't cut anything? Pocket knives are practical, but because of their practical nature, pocket knives are used for all kinds of purposes. We often see people who use pocket knives to carve wood, open boxes, open food packages, even stab an unknown small animal, and then wipe the knife on his pants and put it back in his pocket.
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Making your own calendar is a fun craft project for kids and adults alike. Your calendar can be as simple or professional-looking as you want, made with plain paper and glue, or with online templates and computer programs. Calendars can be special personal gifts for your parents, teachers, and friends, whether for Christmas or throughout the year.
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Corrosion and deposits on the battery terminals can prevent the car from starting, or damage the digital camera while capturing precious moments. Regardless of the type, corroded battery terminals will not conduct electricity properly. Read this article to learn how to properly clean the battery.
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Snakes have great benefits for the ecosystem. These animals control the population of a number of pests, such as cockroaches, mice, and other insects. However, many species of snake are venomous, and some are dangerous to pets and humans. Depending on where you live, preventing snakes from entering your yard may be very important.
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Wallpaper (wallpaper) tends to be difficult to remove. The length of time the decorative paper remains on the wall and the type of application used will affect how long and effort it takes to remove it. This article provides instructions on how to remove wallpaper from the wall using a hair dryer, spraying it with a special liquid, using a scraper, or using a steamer.
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Wood ants are very common and destructive pests. If left unchecked, wood ant attacks can spread quickly. Therefore, identifying and eliminating wood ants as early as possible can help prevent serious structural damage, which can be quite expensive to repair.
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There's something about orchids that enchants us, right? This exotic plant has beautiful stems and flower petals that are very attractive for natural forest habitats. Orchids can be grown in residential areas with very little maintenance. Repotting the orchid is done to prevent the roots from getting crowded, so the orchid will continue to produce beautiful flowers for years to come.
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The difficulty of opening the garage door via the controller after work is annoying. Fortunately, there are a few simple tricks to increase the range of your garage remote connection. In general, the range of a garage opener is about 30 meters.
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Say, a pen you keep in your pocket leaks, or you accidentally rub your sleeve against a page with ink that hasn't dried. As a result, your favorite cotton shirt or jeans will be stained with pen ink. If you just wash your clothes in the washing machine as usual, the stain will likely stick and become permanent.
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Smooth skin from cows, deer or pigs can usually be used as material to make shoes, bags or other accessories. Items made of smooth leather are very susceptible to stains or abrasions. This article will provide information about caring for your leather boots to make them look clean again.
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Tulips are a type of spring plant with various flower shapes and colors that are very attractive. The colors of the flowers are as diverse as the colors of the rainbow. Tulips can be grown from seeds or tubers. Tulips cannot live in the open in tropical climates because they need low temperatures for tuber growth, unless the cold treatment process begins.
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Aluminum is quite difficult to put together without a special soldering tool. You will need to find a special solder or special alloy to use on aluminum, or to join aluminum to a specific metal that you use in your project. Once you've obtained this solder online or from a specialty supply store, the challenge that remains is how you can work quickly to bond the aluminum as soon as the oxidation layer has peeled off the surface.
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Cats are cute, friendly, and adorable animals, but their climbing nature and sharpening claws mean that they can easily damage windows and glass in your home. You may have to protect the glass from cat scratches, or take steps to prevent the animal from dropping the glass.
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Wasps are a common pest and can be frustrating. The pests can also be quite dangerous if they nest in the area where you live because some people have allergies to wasps. If you want to get rid of a wasp or want to eradicate its nest, it is important to learn how to keep it safe and to get rid of the pest effectively.
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When you see yellowish tap water, you may be concerned about the safety of the water to drink and want to fix the problem. Often times, yellowed water is harmless and easy to handle. Finding out if the yellowing of the water is due to the negligence of the water service provider or due to the plumbing in the house is the first step that must be taken.
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A swimming pool is a great complement to a large backyard, having a pool makes for great family time together and provides a very enjoyable workout! A swimming pool is not the easiest building project. The average cost of building a swimming pool, even if you build it yourself, is around IDR 300 million.
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Ink stains are very annoying, as they reduce the value of your car, and are an eyesore for all your passengers. Fortunately, various home remedies can be effective for removing ink stains from car upholstery. Whether you're cleaning leather, fabric, or vinyl upholstery, knowing how to quickly and properly remove stains cheaply can make your car interior look beautiful.
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A stainless steel refrigerator can add a modern feel to your kitchen, but cleaning it can be tricky at times. Follow the suggestions below to clean up scratches, spots, handprints and the like on a stainless steel refrigerator in no time. Step Method 1 of 2:
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Valeria is a pungent-smelling plant, known for its medicinal properties as well as its large flowers. Although difficult to germinate, valeria is considered a hardy plant that can re-grow year after year in zones four through nine. After a few years, consider harvesting valeria root to aid relaxation.
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Wood that is not given special treatment tends to rot, bend, or crack/break easily. To extend the life of the wood, you can treat it with a product that makes it water resistant. Considerations to make wood waterproof, usually done on wood that is constantly exposed to the weather, such as furniture for the veranda or back porch of the house.
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Cloudy water is not healthy, be it water in a swimming pool, aquarium, or pond. There are many reasons why water can be very cloudy, but after some experimentation, you should usually be able to clear up cloudy water. Step Method 1 of 3:
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Most home security systems are designed to keep out criminals and strangers. However, sometimes you may need to quietly leave the house without triggering the system to turn on. There are many different types of home security systems so your situation may vary.
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Wooden posts that have been planted in the ground will begin to rot once the base absorbs water. When the wooden posts start to rot, you can just throw them away and plug in new posts. Fortunately, there are a few precautions to take to ensure that your wooden posts won't rot in the ground, and will last for years.
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The mole is a relatively small, furry creature that likes to burrow underground, often making tunnels and holes in lawns. Actually its presence in the yard has a use, because these furry animals eat other nuisance pests. However, these animals also cause lawns to look bumpy or uneven.
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Increasing the height of the bed can create extra storage space, as well as make it easier for you to get in and out of bed. Increasing the height of your bed is quite easy, buy a footrest or make your own from wood. Once you've got the item, find someone to help you set it up and enjoy the modified bed!
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Ink is very easy to splatter on the sofa and is a very difficult type of stain to remove, especially if the ink is permanent and not water-based. However, there are several types of substances that have been tried and work quite well for removing ink stains:
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African violets are sensual purple flowers with small yellow spots in the center. As the name implies, this plant is native to Africa, mainly growing in Tanzania, adjacent to Kenya, and other tropical ecosystems. Even if you are a complete beginner, the basic planting techniques required to grow healthy, blooming African violets are not difficult.
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The process of transplanting a sapling is not as simple as buying a growing tree in a container and planting it. You have to consider a few additional things. However, the basic principle remains the same so you don't have to worry about the work being too heavy.
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Tapestry is often an option to beautify the interior of a room and plain walls that need a little extra touch. In addition, rugs can add texture to walls and reduce noise. While the rug will not damage if dropped, you should hang it properly so that it looks better.
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Providing wild birds with a place to live can keep them coming back every year, filling your yard with beauty and song. Continue reading for directions on building some variations of the birdhouse. Step Method 1 of 4: Building a Classic House Step 1.
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Hardwood floors should be cleaned regularly to avoid scratches or even warping, but using a rough cleaning cloth can create streaks on the wood floor or even damage the wood. General cleaning is to use a dry mop which should be done regularly, but it would be better if you clean it using a warm water or a soft cleaning cloth .
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The sink in your kitchen is definitely very important to your daily routine. However, you may not be aware of this until problems arise. A clogged sink can be catastrophic; dirty dishes pile up and you are forced to stop cooking. This article guides you through a clogged kitchen sink.
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Would you like to have a garden that produces fresh vegetables every day? Or, you want to look out the window and see rows of colorful flowers? No matter the size of the yard, you can plan a garden according to your needs. Follow the description below for information on how to plan and start gardening.
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Whether it's because you can't walk into a room at home without tripping over something or you just want to clean the house, tidying things up at home is a great way to feel more calm and comfortable in your room. If you want to tidy up your home, you have to separate things, rearrange the room, and maintain a comfortable and clean living environment.
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If there is a tree stump in your yard that is producing new shoots, you should kill it. Otherwise, the shoots will continue to grow. A half-dead tree stump is an ugly obstacle that won't go away on its own. You can kill a tree stump using a saline solution or by blocking it from sunlight.
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Have you recently moved to a new house and want to make it your new home right away? Why don't you try hanging some frames (framed pictures/paintings/photos)? The following are the steps you can follow to hang the frame neatly and safely. Step Method 1 of 3:
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Learn how to fold clothes like a professional laundry service. This will keep your clothes in tip-top shape and easy to store in the closet before wearing. Here are a few different methods of folding clothes. Step Method 1 of 3: Traditional Shirt Folds Step 1.
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Maybe you want to repaint furniture or restore the beauty of wooden floors at home. Whatever you want to do, the first thing to tackle is to remove the polyurethane coating, which is the clear substance used to protect the surface. You will need a paint stripper and metal scraper to remove the polyurethane.
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Wasabi is known as one of the most difficult plants to grow. These plants need a humid environment and moderate temperatures and tend to be at risk of pests if planted in large quantities. But the benefits of growing wasabi outweigh the difficulties, because wasabi has many health benefits and a fresh, spicy and sweet taste that is not found in other plants.
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Cleaning something as valuable as hardwood can be intimidating, especially if you're not sure how to varnish it. To clean hardwood floors without damaging the varnish, follow these steps. Step Step 1. Sweep the floor with a soft-bristled broom This will remove large particles such as sand or gravel that can scratch the floor if found under the mop.