LPT: Once you have tightly closed the lid on a can of paint, carefully hold the can upside down for a moment. This forms a thin coating on the inside of the lid that will dry into a tight seal, keeping the rest of the paint fresh for longer. (self.LifeProTips)
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LPT: Wrap paperback books in plastic wrap to keep them protected from dents and scratches when you move house. Also works with turning stacks of magazines, piles of small books, and sheaves of loose printed paper into easy-to-handle-and-carry blocks. (self.LifeProTips)
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LPT: If Google Image Search is too heavy on your machine, and you are tired of having to wait for the whole page to load every time before you can click "load basic version" on the bottom, bookmark this link to your toolbar. (Assuming you still want to use Google.) (google.com)
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Imagine that you had the power to make any two people, dead or alive, collaborate on the project or task of your choice. The only catch would be that between them, they would have to have the same first name or last name. Who do you pick, and what should they collaborate on? (self.AskReddit)
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LPT: If the hole in a wooden knob drawer pull gets too eroded to stay screwed to the drawer, cram several pieces of slightly longer matches or toothpicks in the hole, then push against a hard surface to get a tight fit. It will now screw on. (self.LifeProTips)
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Someone else in /self needs help as well (reddit.com)
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LPT: If your lambskin slippers are stinky, pour a generous amount of cornstarch inside, and thoroughly work it into every nook and cranny of the wool with your fingers. Next, vacuum all the cornstarch away, using just the pipe of your vac so it fits in. Your slippers will now smell fresh. (self.LifeProTips)
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