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Best way to curtain this

I’m renting in nyc. I’m only in this apartment for about 8 more months, but I want this to have a curtain or something so bad. I’ve tried a tension rod, it never stays up bc I have the landlord scpecial and the paint makes the wall curved, so it just slowly slides off. I want it to be cost effective like im not trying to spend 100 bucks on this thing 😭 I’m willing to drill holes in the wall (even though I’d rather not) but not the ceiling. Let me know your advice pleaseee.

3 Comments
2025/02/03
23:35 UTC

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Zipper won’t go up or down from that position how to fix?

This zipper dosent go up or down no matter how much I pull in sure it’s caught on something but I don’t know how to fix this please help if you have advice I just got this bag ;-;

6 Comments
2025/02/03
22:39 UTC

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How do I replace these clicker batteries?

Not even sure how to google this! Any advice appreciated. I just don’t want to break it 😅

5 Comments
2025/02/03
20:22 UTC

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How to take photos out of locket necklace in one piece?

I have a photo spinner necklace with two random strangers in it that I've never taken out because I thought it was "twee" and quirky to wear them when I bought it (a decade ago). I want to take them out and put my partner in it. The photos are near perfectly cut to fit but I can get to the edges of the pictures through the scalloped edges of the spinner part. How do I take them out in one piece?? Photo taken from the side because I am trying not to show the strangers (it's a mother and child) but yet again I need to show how this necklace is built. I want them out in one piece so I can put them with my other photos of strangers I have accumulated over the years...it was a phase I deeply regret because I feel bad throwing them away.

https://preview.redd.it/cur7r4lg2zge1.jpg?width=1512&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4a214ca1b51971399b964610ba9ad96e2ac5ffbb

0 Comments
2025/02/03
19:10 UTC

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How do i use this car phone holder?

I was not able to figure it our and threw the manual at a dumpster out of sheer stupidity

13 Comments
2025/02/03
19:03 UTC

2

How to Ship Soup/Stew

I need to ship a stew to my best friend who lives halfway across the country. I have never shipped food and have no idea how to do it. Any advice or instructions is greatly appreciated. What shipping company is best?

1 Comment
2025/02/03
18:40 UTC

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How to hide a raised imprint on paper done with a press ?

20 Comments
2025/02/03
17:07 UTC

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Reattach lead strips to Window

What manner of glue could I use to reattach lead strips to a window? Most are fine but a small few are coming away in places. I would rather reattach what's there than put new strips on because the old 'good' ones would look very oxidised in comparison to be ones.

4 Comments
2025/02/03
16:16 UTC

24

How to whistle loud as shit

I just wanna learn how to whistle realll loud without my fingers in my mouth

22 Comments
2025/02/03
14:58 UTC

3

How to change this light?

Been pulling and twisting the thing to change a flickering bulb to no avail. Ideas?

2 Comments
2025/02/03
12:55 UTC

0

Fastest way to transfer a lot of data

I have 13GB of files I need to transfer to another device, but cannot use cables. What would be the best way to compress the files without losing quality (audio) and sending them? Trying a 7zip on google drive is taking about 12 hours.

16 Comments
2025/02/03
11:23 UTC

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How to open this container?

Want to refill this container please help it is like a twisting function that lets out product from the tiny hole.

5 Comments
2025/02/03
09:05 UTC

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Scratch by my cat on sofa

My cat scratched my mom’s new sofa, even though we had a cover on it. I was wondering if anyone knows a way to make it look like new. I need help before she notices! 🥺

1 Comment
2025/02/03
04:46 UTC

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Toilet will not flush properly

Does anyone know why my toilet will not flush properly? When I try to flush it fills up but doesn't go down then after about 30 mins it will have slowly leaked out but all solids are still in the bowl. It's a new toilet and the old one did the same thing. The flange and wax ring are good. I checked the fill valve and it's set to max water level. The flapper valve opens like normal. The same thing happens with a bucket of water. I disconnected the septic line under the toilet and can look from the septic tank all the way to the other end with no issue. With the toilet removed I can see all the way to where I disconnected it so there are no clogs anywhere. Also I checked the vent pipe and it's clear. The septic tank was just cleaned out last month so it's practicality empty. I've run out of ideas so does anyone have any suggestions?

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https://preview.redd.it/01m6kf4pjuge1.jpg?width=2016&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0c33287982c4fa3c50ffec176ff1746b526f1026

I edited to add photos. One is of my tank. The other is of my bowl a few minutes after I flushed by holding the handle down for a few seconds. This overflowed my toilet. Right before I ran to get the dye the water was to the rim. The water is dyed blue because it was hard to see the water level with clear water.

21 Comments
2025/02/03
03:22 UTC

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How do I fill out this form?

Job I recently applied for is asking my hours of availability. They gave me this form. How do I fill this one out??

9 Comments
2025/02/03
00:27 UTC

0

Large hole in wall..

I accidentally threw my Stanley and made this hole in my wall. I realize the baseboard is broken so I thought maybe just attempting to patch and spackle the hole and then leaving baseboard as is..?????😭 pls help i absolutely have to do this on my own

19 Comments
2025/02/02
23:02 UTC

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Lotion

How do single people put lotion on their back?

13 Comments
2025/02/02
22:31 UTC

1

How do I match clear glass pane with the original glazing?

Hello!

My son accidently broke a small (about 8" x 10") window pane at a church, which I paid to replace. The replacement pane however is clear glass, which is out of place next to the original glazing (50+ yrs old I'm told). Any ideas on how to achieve a closer match? Thanks!

0 Comments
2025/02/02
21:58 UTC

2

How to remove old hardened carpet glue?

How should you go about removing g this old hardened carpet glue? We’ve tried sanding and multiple adhesive removers as well as carpet glue remover. We would like to prevent scratching/ruining the brick.

2 Comments
2025/02/02
21:34 UTC

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These things below the Toilet Seat are glued, wont come off

I was ablt to remove the screw but the hinge itself seems stuck to the toilet. Maybe has some adhesive or 3M tape. Is there a way to take it off?

4 Comments
2025/02/02
21:06 UTC

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If I want to make a macro keyboard like this what do I need to learn first? Like a list of things you need idea on.

1 Comment
2025/02/02
19:46 UTC

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How to prevent this ice block from forming in my mini fridge

ivation is the mini fridge brand

59 Comments
2025/02/02
19:32 UTC

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