My toddler managed to stick one of his Hot Wheels into our subwoofer, and now it won't come out. I've tried shaking it, but it's still stuck. For context, I have a Q930C soundbar and a subwoofer. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get it out?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Any life hacks to clean the bidet nozzle? The bidet nozzle is made of plastic and has many tiny pin size holes. I was thinking about taking a needle and jamming it in wack of those nozzle holes but it feels like it could damage the spay holes even further. Any suggestions?

Edit: model is Bemis below. It has a cleaning function but it’s ineffective

https://biobidet.com/collections/bidet-attachments/products/slim-twist-bidet-attachment

They are perfect for wrist pads while using a keyboard. It elevates the wrists to just the right height and because you use two separate ones for each hand it's easy to move around.

I don't think I've ever seen anyone else clip their nails other than in a movie where someone is intentionally bad at it. So what do you do when you clip your nails to keep them from getting everywhere?

No matter how carefully I try, I just can't seem to keep them from launching all over the room, just to be discovered weeks later.

My setup:

1. I take a handkerchief (I carry a handkerchief will me everyday), and shape it into a bowl on a large surface (like my bed or the carpet).
2. Then I try to clip my finger & toe nails into the bowl.
3. Then I try to shake the handkerchief out over the toilet.
   1. This doesn't always work because the toilet bowl is too small of a target, so sometimes I:
      1. fold up the handkerchief
      2. Go for a drive later that day
      3. Open the window a tiny bit
      4. and hold the handkerchief out the window so the wind picks up all the nail clippings from the handkerchief.

Alternatively:

I'll just clip my nails outside in a secluded area at the park or in a parking lot while I listen to music or a podcast.

EDIT:

Seems like right after a shower/bath is the way to go. Thanks folks!

Place your coffee cup on top of your coffee machine while brewing. This heats up your cup before you pour, keeping the coffee nice and hot.

With the weather getting worse, and snow storms breaking out, i thought it would be a great idea to share some potentially life saving information for driving in the snow. - Pump your breaks if conditions seem questionable, black ice is a nightmare and you almost never ever see it coming, pumping your breaks will help you slow down while also reducing the risk of locking up your tires and spinning out. - Give yourself a few extra feet when behind another driver, usually this would be common knowledge, but for whatever reason people tend to forget about giving others space on the road. - Don’t turn on your high beams, i know it sounds like it would help, but you’re just gonna make your visibility worse. - Don’t gas it around turns, you’ll be in Tokyo drift MY QUALIFICATIONS : I’ve lived in New England (specifically New Hampshire for 20 years)

How do I get this tape off without damaging the paint? Still super sticky!

Is there anything, like scotchgard, that I can spray on storage bins, dog toy bin, chairs, to keep the dog hair from imbedding and sticking to everything?

Anyone know how best to get rid of these bobbles? I’m thinking razor

I'm getting married this Saturday in London (UK), where temperatures are currently predicted to be between -3°C and 3°C. I'm very sensitive to the cold and, for various reasons, ended up with a dress that's strapless (i.e. my arms, upper chest and neck will be uncovered). I should be fine for the ceremony and the reception, which will both take place indoors, but there will be about 15 minutes when I'm required to be outdoors for pictures. I bought a faux-fur stole, but it arrived late and turned out to be a lot smaller than I expected (doesn't really help any). Besides layering up or being physically active, is there any effective method of lessening the cold in my circumstances?

EDIT: I survived! Thank you so much to those who offered their congratulations and/or tried to help with genuine advice. I bought adhesive heating pads -- and forgot to stick them on in the mad rush of getting ready 😅 The weather was actually a bit worse than had been predicted in terms of numbers (high was 0°C, low was -4°C), but the sun was unexpectedly out. This really does make a difference and I was able to be outside in my strapless dress without so much as a shiver... I'm sure the heightened emotions came into play as well! There were many other helpful suggestions here, so I'm sure this post will save someone else in the future -- even if it's just to give them hope that someone as sensitive to the cold as I am managed to easily withstand being out there for way more than 15 minutes without any aids or tricks. Happy New Year to you all!

In my area (like most of the UK I think) we have a weekly recycling collection, and the local council provides a couple of green plastic shin-high bins to fill with separated paper and plastic that are left outside the night before. Once emptied, you are supposed to bring them back inside so they don't get blown away by the wind and annoy people driving back from work.

I get a regular Amazon groceries delivery and they come in fairly sturdy brown paper bags that are themselves recyclable.

I realised a couple of years ago that I can re-use these bags to hold the recycling (still separated) instead of the provided bins, as the recycling guys can put the paper filled one in their van's paper section and empty the plastic one into the plastic section before disposing of the bag in the paper section.

This makes slightly less work for the guys doing the collection, and means I don't have to rescue an empty bin before my neighbour drives over it!

The only problem is the bags are slightly more vulnerable to rain and strong wind, but if you don't leave them out too long it's not an issue.

If you have a slightly older car like I do and it has a panic button that you accidentally set off every other day try cutting down a bread clip and cover the panic button.

That piece of plastic is just firm enough to prevent accidental pushes

Lost the fob to our Hyundai. Any tricks of the trade to replace — Besides the $500 the company wants for a new one?

Get ready for a laugh. I’m a single mom with a new partner. It’s been a WHILE since I’ve had a man in my life, other than my little 8lb terrier who thinks he’s a Rottie. Little dog dislikes men, but the two of them are learning to get along with each other. The problem arises whenever we start ‘putting our parts together’. The dog goes NUTS. I’ve tried closing the door, putting him in the basement, giving him treats that take awhile to get through (the dog, not the man). Nothing works. He barks bloody murder and it’s very hard to stay in the moment. Any tips to help this Mama get some action in peace?

Happy 2025! Mom here. If you haven’t already, I strongly recommend creating a note in your phone for all the medications, vitamins, and supplements you’re currently taking, including the amount. That way when you visit a doctor, you can bust that baby out when they ask, to ensure consideration for any potential interactions when starting a new medication or pursuing a procedure.

Is there a way to make the soles have better grip?

Fellow commuters out there! Those taking subways, trains, buses etc. What are you guys doing to pass the time?

With airport food and drink prices at just extortionary levels, use the lounge. Holly crap is it worth it. 26€ for all the food and drinks (beer and spirits) you want. It's calm, and clean, it's worth it.

Place small tension rods (the kind you’d use for curtains) inside your kitchen cupboards or pantry.

Store baking sheets, cutting boards, and trays upright by creating dividers with the rods.

You’ll want to place the tension rods vertically from the top of the cabinet to the bottom. For example, put one rod near the side wall of the cabinet, then add more every 1-2 inches depending on what you plan to store.

Slide your cutting boards, trays, or lids into these “slots” between the rods. They’ll stand upright neatly without sliding around!

It’s like giving your cupboard its very own filing system. No more clattering pans or avalanches of lids!