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wind61 DE

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98 points 12 questions 23 answers 4 ★ best
Member since 08.07.2026
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Can I still use expired flour?

Everyone overlooked one thing: even if flour looks and smells perfectly fine visually, flour moths or their larvae could be hiding in it - especially if it's been stored for a while! They're sometime…

Is a heavy bag worth getting for home training?

Heavy bags really do work, but only if the mounting is right - and that's exactly where the problem is! I hung one in my basement years ago and the first ceiling mount was completely inadequate, the …

Is a 3D printer worth it for private hobby projects?

For your purposes, it's absolutely worth it - the P1S has great value for money and prints small parts reliably! What a lot of people forget: you'll also need filament (doesn't cost much, but it adds…

Utility bills too high - what can I do?

In my case, it took me a while to realize how much water I was actually using - until I noticed a pipe leaking in the basement! That's honestly a common thing a lot of people miss: hidden leaks in yo…

School backpack for 1st grade - which brand is actually good?

I wouldn't put too much weight on the brand - what matters most is that your child carries and tries on the backpack themselves! Ergobag and Scooli are of course solid choices, but cheaper models can…

How to properly clean white sneakers - what's the best method?

Vinegar and baking soda are your secret weapon - mix them both into a paste and let it sit on the stains for about half an hour, then gently go over them with a soft brush! That gets rid of stubborn …

Is a hammer drill still worth it or should I get a cordless drill?

How often are you really drilling into concrete or stone? That's the key point I missed in the answers so far! A good cordless drill with hammer function is plenty for almost all standard jobs, but h…

Why is water leaking from my corner valve?

Turning the angle valve all the way off won't help if it's leaking behind it - the problem's in the fitting itself! Most of the time it's a worn seal, and you can actually replace that yourself if yo…

Where can I find a list of finished series that don't drag on forever? ★ Best

The problem is more that there are too many lists rather than too few! IMDb works okay, but the filters there are sometimes annoying and not always reliably updated. I find TheTVDB or MyDramaList bet…

How to style an oversized blazer - what goes with it? ★ Best

Jeans absolutely work with it - it doesn't look too casual at all - especially with a cream blazer, it looks really elegant! You can pair it with black, navy, or white jeans, and then wear either a s…

Does it make sense to engage with philosophy if AI can answer everything?

That feeling that something's off - you're totally right about that! Philosophy isn't the answer itself, it's the path to get there - and if you just grab a ready-made solution, you miss the whole po…

How long should a CV be?

When I revise my application materials, I keep noticing the same thing: the most important part is keeping the job in mind and only writing what actually fits - not just listing everything chronologi…

How long do frozen strawberries actually keep?

Did you blanch the strawberries first or just freeze them raw? That makes a huge difference! Two months is totally fine - frozen strawberries easily last a year, sometimes even longer, as long as you…

Dystopian novels for dystopia fans like me?

"1984" and "The Handmaid's Tale" are absolute classics, but most people forget that they're completely different dystopias - one focuses on surveillance and violence, the other on manipulation throug…

Hydrangeas turning brown - what can I do?

Waterlogging is very likely the problem here, but there's one detail that often gets overlooked: in this heat in August, hydrangeas can also suffer from sunscald, especially if they're suddenly getti…

When is the best time to plant tomatoes? ★ Best

After the Ice Saints in mid-May is the perfect time to put your seedlings outside - just right for southern Germany! I'd still start them indoors from March on though, so the plants are nice and stro…

How often per week should you go running?

Your 2-3 runs per week are actually already a solid foundation, and the point about overtraining is super important - but also remember that your body needs time between runs to get stronger! That do…

Is Spotify HiFi finally available or still not?

Ugh, that's really frustrating, I get it! Spotify HiFi still hasn't actually become available to the general public - there are only some tests in certain markets and that's it. After all these years…

How do I remove water stains from parquet flooring? ★ Best

The most important thing is that you don't treat the stains with too much moisture - that usually makes everything worse with parquet! What hasn't been mentioned yet: try toothpaste (the white kind,…

How do I tell my parents that I want to work remotely?

Don't try to convince your parents by showing them a complete workday - it comes across as too staged and will just confirm their suspicions! What's way more important is making it clear to them tha…