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For a more secure password that no one will ever guess, include a symbol or two or even a Thai letter in your secret code—like: Pa$$wor#.
Screw Loose
G’day Andy. While visiting my wife’s family in Nong Khai we came across a beautiful old [...]
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Allow brewed coffee or tea to cool, then pour into an ice tray and freeze into ice cubes. Later, when you want an ice coffee or ice tea, the cubes won’t water down your refreshing beverage.
Lighting Bug
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Use top-quality typewriter correction fluid to cover nicks, chips, and scratches on enameled ranges and refrigerators, porcelain tiles, and sinks. It comes in a variety of colors, and it works like a charm.
Size Matters
Hello, Andy. I recently partitioned my home to create a separate bedroom, but the small room is stuffy [...]
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Do you wear glasses for reading or close-up work? If so, use them when washing dishes, and perform the chore in good lighting, as well. It can be an eye-opener—not to mention more hygienic and sanitary—as you become aware of how much food residue and how many stains and spots on eating and [...]
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Cover tops of cupboards, cabinets, refrigerator, etc., with sheets of paper. (Butcher paper is ideal.) The paper will absorb the grease and dust that inevitably accumulate in the kitchen. Simply throw the paper away when it becomes dirty and replace with more paper. Saves cleaning time and effort.
Go Green
Dear Khun Andy, in [...]
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Got a door that sticks when opening or closing? Rub car wax around the edges to help reduce the friction.
Distasteful Lime
Andy, can you help me please? How do I remove lime scale from my showerheads? Is there a lime scale remover I can buy in Pattaya?
Gary
Your final question first, Gary: Yes, there are limescale [...]
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To prevent your stored tools from rusting, put some chalk, charcoal or a few mothballs in your toolbox to absorb the moisture. Also works to reduce rust on nails, screws, etc.
Potent Stripper
Andy, Recently a painting contractor came to repaint the outside walls [...]
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Looking for a quick, easy and inexpensive solution to repairing chips, nicks and scratches around the kitchen and bathroom? Use top-quality typewriter correction fluid to cover such damage on enameled ranges and refrigerators, porcelain tiles, sinks, and tubs. Works like a charm [...]
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When painting window frames, instead of using masking tape to protect the glass, wet down some newspaper strips and apply them to the window pane. The wet strips should adhere with no problem. Remove the paper before it dries.
Air Con Job
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Are you unable to clean hard to reach spaces with your feather duster? Instead, use cheap paint brushes to dust slats, cracks, corners and tight spots on entertainment equipment.
Pattaya Burning
My wife and I have returned to Pattaya (five years running). Each [...]
