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Rehab Your Old Sneakers With Baking Soda And Detergent

If your tennis shoes are looking kind of crappy thanks to caked-on dirt and other wonderful stuff you’ve picked up over the years, they’re probably due for a cleaning. You could pay for the service or just do it yourself with baking soda and laundry detergent.

July 8, 2011
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How To Fix The Five Most Common iPhone Injuries

iPhones aren’t built to last forever, but that doesn’t mean you should let a cracked display or dead battery finish your handset. We’ve got five of the most common repairs for the iPhone 4 – courtesy of our friends at iFixit.

June 24, 2011
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Clean Up Old, Rusty Tap Grips With Sugru

Over time, a lot of the hardware around your home can get old, worn down, and uncomfortable to use. If you’ve got a few handles or taps that have seen better days, you can fix up their grip with a bit of Sugru mouldable silicone.

June 16, 2011
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Rescue Tape Gets You Out Of Nearly Any Bind (Without A Mess)

Duct tape is good for a great many things, but if you’re sick of the sticky, messy hassle, Rescue Tape is a pretty great alternative. It sticks only to itself, and can patch holes, act as shrink-wrapping, or even mend wounds.

June 10, 2011
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Fill In Floor Holes And Cracks With A Melted Crayon

Holes and cracks in the floor are no fun, but the fix is pretty simple. Just stick a crayon in the microwave.

March 4, 2011
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Hold A Nail Steady With These Household Objects

For the uncoordinated among us, simple tasks like hammering a nail can be pretty harrowing. Weblog DIY Life has a simple tip for keeping your thumbs safe — just hold the nail with some needlenose pliers.

March 1, 2011
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Avoid Dropping Screws By Wrapping Your Screwdriver In Plastic Wrap

Magnetic screwdrivers are one of the best tools a DIYer could have, but if you’re stuck with a non-magnetic version (or you’re working with non-magnetic screws), a little plastic wrap can actually serve the same function.

February 16, 2011
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Temporarily Fix Dying Laptop Fans By Lubricating Them

If your laptop fan starts rattling and grinding, it usually means its time for a replacement. If you’re just trying to eke out the last few months of your computer’s life, though, you can keep the fans working temporary with some lubrication.

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Use Heated Milk To Repair Your Cracked China

Milk contains a protein, casein, that with heat can be formed into a natural plastic. Use this to your advantage if you ever crack a fine plate or dish that looks fine otherwise by dunking it in some milk.

February 11, 2011
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290-Piece Kit Hangs Anything On Any Surface Known To Man

Is it worth $US9 to never have to worry about hanging anything, anywhere, for nearly the rest of your life? For those who move often, or are stuck with tricky plaster walls, this notably discounted hanging kit is well worth the price.

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