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Elisa Ricci IT

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Member since 29.06.2026
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Is it still worth using traditional dental floss?

If you use it correctly, traditional floss still works really well, and others have already told you that. What concerns me more, though, is that a lot of people don't realize it: flossing isn't just…

How to connect iPhone to projector wirelessly?

AirPlay is still the most straightforward choice if your projector supports it, but here's a detail people often miss: a lot of newer projectors have AirPlay without saying it outright in the ads. Be…

How do you organize an effective review schedule for an exam?

Anyone who reviews everything linearly from the first chapter to the last ends up forgetting the early stuff while studying the later parts - it's just math. The thematic block strategy you mentioned…

Is it better to take tutoring lessons online or in person before exams? ★ Best

The real choice isn't online or in person, but how much time you have before September. If it's just a couple of weeks, in-person lessons in Milan could be more focused because the teacher sees right…

Can I break my lease if the landlord won't do repairs? ★ Best

The landlord has a legal obligation to keep the property in suitable condition for use, so a leak in the bathroom that's been going on for months is a serious breach of their duties. It's not somethi…

How do I know if I need to pay taxes on the rental income from my apartment? ★ Best

Yes, you absolutely need to declare the money you're making from renting out your apartment. This isn't something to brush off - it's something you need to sort out as soon as possible. Cadastral inc…

Is it still worth collecting Funko Pops in 2026? ★ Best

Don't buy thinking you'll resell them at full price in a few years - that's over. The market is definitely saturated - huge production runs, variants on top of variants, and people are getting tired …

Where to find the best deals on Amazon during the summer sales 2026?

By mid-August, the real summer sales are basically over, so if you're waiting for the next big discounts, you're probably looking at September or thereabouts. If you need things by the end of August,…

Why are Alpine glaciers melting so fast?

I've noticed firsthand how glaciers change year after year, and what really strikes you is how the mechanism snowballs: once you start losing the fresh snow in spring, you're left with dark rock and …

My Tesla Model Y battery is losing charge quickly

What you're describing might not actually be a real problem, depending on how you're measuring this drain. People often check the percentage sporadically and don't account for how much standby system…

Which robot vacuum do you recommend for homes with pets?

I think the most underrated factor is how often you need to empty it: it doesn't matter how good the robot is if you end up spending more time cleaning the bin than anything else. That said, all the …

How to store homemade pesto without it turning black?

Fresh basil contains polyphenols that oxidize rapidly when exposed to air, and it's a process that's almost impossible to stop completely, but you can slow it down quite a bit. Whoever tells you that…

Digital portfolio: better a personal website or GitHub?

The right choice is to have both, not one or the other. GitHub serves one specific purpose: showing your code, your projects, how you work, your track record. A personal website serves everything els…

Cross-country skiing vs alpine skiing: which one should I choose to start with?

You're lucky in Livigno to have both options right at your fingertips, so it's worth thinking about what you'd like to do in a few months. If you picture yourself coming down steeper slopes and feeli…

Slow bathtub drain: how to clean the pipe myself?

Have you noticed strange noises when the water drains, or has the water stopped completely? I had a bathtub years ago that emptied in slow motion, and before trying anything chemical I did a physica…

Is it worth buying a digital chessboard?

What the others are saying makes sense if you're talking about playing casually, but in my opinion they're missing an important aspect. A digital chessboard with a display (like the ones with built-i…

Is it better to put down LVT vinyl flooring or laminate?

With small children, LVT vinyl is definitely the smartest choice, in my opinion. Humidity isn't even the main issue - the real advantage is that it holds up incredibly well to impacts, dropped object…

Cracks in the ceiling: are they dangerous or just an aesthetic problem?

With old drywall like yours, it's normal to have some cracks, especially if the ceiling has gone through temperature and humidity changes over time. In my apartment I had the same situation years ago…

How long is the standard warranty on a new refrigerator? ★ Best

Don't rely on what the salesman tells you at the counter, because they often downplay the warranty details. The standard warranty on a new refrigerator is generally 2 years, although it depends on th…

My lawn is always yellow and dry, what can I do? ★ Best

The problem could be a combination of factors, but in my experience most lawns struggle in summer because of the wrong grass species choice. If you live in a very hot and dry area, common grasses lik…