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The Best Tools to Combat Ticks and Mosquitoes, According to Experts. https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/best-mosquito-tick-bite-solutions.html The Best Tools to Combat Ticks and Mosquitoes, According to Experts. https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/best-mosquito-tick-bite-solutions.html
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 +==How do I report a street light out?==
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 +First note if it is a concrete or wooden pole.
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 +Concrete pole: email publicworks@cityofelcajon.us Subject: Light Out; or call the Public Works main line at 619-441-1653, Please include the nearest address or cross streets.
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 +Wooden pole: email SDG&E at streetlighting@semprautilities.com or call 800-411-7343
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This page is about various Household Tips.

Contents

Oki C5200 Laser Printer

http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/posts/33634

42126601-2-3 http://www.quikshiptoner.com/catalog/42126602-oem.html Price: $23.89 each

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Social Media

Twitter

How to Take Your Twitter Feed Back From the Algorithm. A reminder for the new year: You can use these muted strings to force Twitter to be better. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7kz9ez/go-into-2020-by-taking-your-twitter-feed-back-from-the-algorithms

Devices

Galaxy Tab A (2017) SM-T380: Can't log on? Hold power button and home button until power screen displays, select, input pass code.

Roku Amazon error 012. When Amazon crashes on Roku the best fix is to restart the router and modem

Heaters

How Not to Burn Down Your House With a Space Heater. The tiny radiators, while useful, cause thousands of fires and hundreds of deaths each year. Here are some tips to stay safe while you stay warm. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/realestate/space-heater-safety-tips.html

How to e-mail Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us/general-questions.html

Roomba battery

Always store Roomba charging on the Home Base or with the Charger plugged into the robot. For long-term storage, iRobot recommends that the battery be fully charged and then removed from the robot and stored in a cool, dry place. http://homesupport.irobot.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/648

Occasionally reset your Roomba and fully discharge the battery. Once every few months, you should reset your Roomba and fully discharge the battery: Remove the battery and hold down the POWER button for at least 5 seconds to reset Roomba. (For single-button robots, hold down the CLEAN button.) Reinstall the battery and charge it until the POWER light turns green. http://homesupport.irobot.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/647

Cleaning products

How to start an eco-friendly laundry routine https://www.curbed.com/2020/4/21/21187410/green-laundry-detergent-products-tips-sustainable

Charlie's Laundry Soap http://boingboing.net/2014/01/31/home-hacking-review-charlie.html

rodents chewing under car hood

In the area of Southern Germany where I live the culprits are usual members of the marten family. Here some people solve the problem by placing a wooden frame covered in stretched chicken wire under the motor compartment of the car when its parked. Apparently the beast don't like to walk on the chicken wire and so don't climb into the engine compartment. https://scienceblogs.com/principles/2010/02/28/how-do-i-kill-the-squirrels-wh#comment-1634241

To help keep squirrels away from your ride, the Canadian Wildlife Federation suggests using taste deterrents, like bitter apple spray. Most pet stores and veterinary clinics carry bitter apple spray, as well as other taste deterrents for wildlife. Use caution and talk to a mechanic before spraying anything directly on your vehicle, though, to help avoid any damage. https://www.amazon.com/Emmys-Best-Anti-Spray-Puppies/dp/B01F7K66QE/ref=sr_1_3_sspa

I Must Garden Squirrel Repellent: Protects Vehicles, Plants, Decking, Furniture – Works on Chipmunks – 32oz Ready to Use spray. I Must Garden is proud to use only natural ingredients regarded as safe by the EPA. ingredients: Castor Oil, Rosemary Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Cedar Oil, Clove Oil, Garlic, White Pepper, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum. https://www.imustgarden.com/repellents/animal-repellents/squirrel-repellent https://www.amazon.com/Floral-Squirrel-Repellent-Trigger-Count/dp/B07G33H27R/ref=sr_1_35

Money saving tips

51 People Share Their Most Frugal Habits That Are Honestly Brilliant https://free.vice.com/en_us/article/qvazeq/cheap-money-habits?utm_campaign=sharebutton via @freebyvice

hydraulic jack

JACK BASICS PAGE http://www.hyjacks.com/H7.HTM

Camping

The Best Tools to Combat Ticks and Mosquitoes, According to Experts. https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/07/best-mosquito-tick-bite-solutions.html

How do I report a street light out?

First note if it is a concrete or wooden pole.

Concrete pole: email publicworks@cityofelcajon.us Subject: Light Out; or call the Public Works main line at 619-441-1653, Please include the nearest address or cross streets.

Wooden pole: email SDG&E at streetlighting@semprautilities.com or call 800-411-7343

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