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Water Heater

Shut off water valve (perpendicular)
Shut off gas value (perpendicular)
Turn on hot water faucet in each bathroom and kitchen
Get a screwdriver
Get a hose
Screw the hose into the socket on the water heater
Unscrew the drain value to start draining

Kitchen-Friendly Aquarium Water Treatment

This README provides practical methods for neutralizing ammonia and chlorine in a small (e.g., 5-gallon) freshwater aquarium using items and processes that can be performed in a kitchen environment.

Ammonia Neutralization

Water changes
Dilute ammonia by replacing part of the tank water with fresh, conditioned tap water.
Live plants in jars
Kitchen herbs or houseplants rooted in water can absorb nitrogen compounds, reducing ammonia levels.
Zeolite in a mesh bag
Zeolite is a mineral that adsorbs ammonia. It can be rinsed and stored in the kitchen sink before use.

Chlorine Neutralization

Aging tap water
Leave tap water in a pot or pitcher for 24–48 hours to allow chlorine to dissipate naturally.
Boiling water
Heat tap water on the stove to remove chlorine more quickly.
Aeration with whisk/blender
Agitate water in the kitchen to speed up chlorine off-gassing.
Activated carbon packets
Rinse and store carbon packets in the kitchen; place them in water to remove chlorine.

Best Practices

Always test water parameters before adding it to the aquarium.
Store treated water in clean, food-safe containers.
Perform partial water changes regularly to maintain stable conditions.
Remember: Ammonia and chlorine must both be kept at 0 ppm for fish safety.

Disclaimer

These methods are kitchen-friendly adaptations. For long-term aquarium health, dedicated aquarium conditioners and biological filtration are recommended.

Nuts and Bolts

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Screwless

Fastener Type	Natural Stick Material	Shaping Method (No Modern Tools)	Historical Examples and Encyclopedic Notes
Screw	Hawthorn stick	Spiral ridge carved with knife or awl	Used in hedge joinery and tool handles; dense grain retained thread shape
	Olive branch	Scraped and twisted with stone blade	Mediterranean toolmaking; valued for strength and symbolic craftsmanship
Bolt	Hazel rod	Cylindrical shaft whittled with shoulder stop	Common in wattle-and-daub framing; flexible and resilient under tension
	Dogwood shaft	Shaved and fire-hardened	Used in pegs and arrows; tight grain minimized splitting during impact
Nut	Willow knot block	Hole burned with ember and shaped by awl	Applied in basketry and joinery; knot clusters adapted as locking sockets
	Elder branch segment	Drilled and scraped with bone or flint	Hollow pith enabled shaping into caps and plugs for primitive containers

Grill

Starter Fluid

Balled up Paper towels, olive oil, and stick at the bottom; charcoal pyramid on top
Lighter or match on the bottom; wait for the top to start
Close the grill, and lay on the food

Cleanup

Spray down with a hose
Wear a mask and gloves to avoid inhaling ashes
Dump the ashes in the plastic trash bin

Paddle Light Switch

Removal

Turn off circuit at circuit breaker
Unscrew all screws on the old switches
Unscrew screws attached to the new switches

Reinstallation

Line up the inner screws to the box and screw the new light switches into the holes using short screws
Line up the outer screws to plate and screw the new light switches into the plate using long screws
Screw the plate into the wall

Patio Umbrella

Untie the knot with a pair of vice grips
Screw in the pulley for the rope
Unscrew the base for the rope
Loosen the rope
Screw in the base for the rope

Pop-a-Shot

Get the manual online
Search for the screws using images
Buy them from Home Depot
Reverse Engineer it to make room
Reinstall the missing parts

References

https://www.reddit.com/r/fixit/comments/1hojkh5/help_fixing_pop_a_shot/

RAM

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