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First thing: don't put PVC where there's direct heat, like near the stove or under a window where the sun hits all day long. That's what ages it fast. Now, inside walls or in internal piping away fro…

It's not wrong, but it's time to rethink how you two handle finances. The people above have a point - when income changes significantly, keeping it 50/50 stops being fair and becomes more a reflectio…

To reduce 7 minutes on a 5km race is totally doable, but you need consistency. Three workouts per week is too little if you're not making the most of them - the structure mentioned above is on the ri…

What type of roofing do you have exactly, clay tiles or cement? Because that changes the approach quite a bit. Either way, I agree with people saying this isn't a job for your average electrician. A…

What's your goal with boxing - competing or training for fun and fitness? Either way, 30 is not too late at all. Plenty of people start at that age or even older, and the reality is you've got advan…

But maybe the issue is more nuanced than just "it lost its essence" or "it's all natural adaptation". Festas juninas have changed radically in a short time, and it really does come down to monetizati…

The lifespan of a tire is something that depends on two factors that are always at odds with each other: mileage and age. The people above might be right that rubber deteriorates over time, but in pr…

The trick most people don't think about is using thread that matches the fabric color - it seems like a silly detail, but it makes all the difference. If you sew black thread on blue fabric, it'll sh…

Willpower alone is too weak for this. The phone is designed to be addictive - apps use all the psychology of rewards to keep you hooked, so it's not just a matter of discipline. What actually works i…

The problem here is that the guy is trying to get around the system because he probably wants to avoid the insurance claim going against him (which happens when there are claims filed). But that's no…

SESC Pompeia and SESC Santo André usually have a cool lineup of children's theater with prices way more affordable than traditional theaters. Since you guys live in the south zone, Santo André is pre…

The 70% concentration is more effective because pure alcohol (or highly concentrated alcohol) kills microorganisms so rapidly on the outer layer that it forms a barrier and can't penetrate to the dee…

Don't fall into the trap of choosing the date just because "everyone does it that way" - that's a recipe for stress and bills that don't make sense in your budget. I've seen couples planning weddings…

Judo was born as a more sportive and controlled version of ju-jitsu, and that really shapes how it's practiced today. In judo everything really revolves around throws - you learn to use your opponent…

Don't start by trying to prove she's exaggerating or that it's laziness - that's the quickest way to make her stop trusting you and get defensive. What works better is asking specific questions and l…

Don't go for apps that promise to automate everything without you doing anything - those that sync with your bank and fill everything in automatically often end up outdated or lose transactions. What…

It's not quite like that, because the "best" brand or model really depends on what you're willing to spend and how humid your room actually is right now. In Lisbon, the problem usually isn't extreme …

A lever works because it redistributes the force you apply, letting you move heavier things with less effort. The secret is in the distance: the farther the point where you apply force is from the fu…

I think a lot of people underestimate the convenience factor even when they're tech-savvy. I work with documentation and I constantly see situations where a simple booking turned into a nightmare bec…

What's the difference between "listening to the universe" and just having confirmation bias? The thing is, everyone sees what they want to see. If you're expecting a sign and something pops up that …