{"id":36805,"date":"2020-08-16T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=36805"},"modified":"2020-08-10T11:12:45","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T18:12:45","slug":"wheelhousefix-broken-partscomfort-languages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/wheelhousefix-broken-partscomfort-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"Wheelhouse\/Fix broken parts\/Comfort languages"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nerdy makers<\/strong>
\nAs someone who makes things, I am very interested in new materials, cool ways to hack off-the-shelf products, and innovative techniques for constructing stuff. All these subjects are covered in an occasional free newsletter,\u00a0Wheelhouse<\/a>, written for nerdy makers. Wheelhouse also hosts a Discord community whose discussions generate content for the newsletter. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

Superglue and baking soda for fixing broken plastic parts<\/strong>
\nMy friend\u00a0Bob<\/a>\u00a0sent me this video about using\u00a0super glue and baking soda to fix broken plastic parts<\/a>. When it cures it is rock hard. I used this material to repair a broken dimmer switch knob and it didn\u2019t break when I intentionally tried to snap it between my hands. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

How to comfort someone<\/strong>
\nI think being able to make someone feel better is a superpower and one that I often fail at when I go into problem-solving mode too soon. This article outlines \u201cThe Four States of Distress<\/a>\u201d \u2014 1. Shocked. 2. Feeling bad and not wanting to feel better. 3. Ready to feel better. 4. Feeling better and needing solutions. \u2014 and suggests the most helpful actions you can take to comfort someone at each state. It also shines a light on \u201ccomfort languages,\u201d and after some thought, I recognized my comfort language is having someone help me explore and understand my feelings (and distraction helps too!). \u2014 CD<\/p>\n

Super comfortable slippers I can wear outside<\/strong>
\nI rarely drive anywhere these days, and aside from taking walks a couple of times a day in the neighborhood, I\u2019m sheltering in place. I decided to give my feet a break and I\u2019m wearing slippers instead of shoes around the house. These $15\u00a0memory foam slippers from RockDove<\/a>\u00a0have an open back that makes them easy to slip on and kick-off, and the memory foam insoles are incredibly comfortable. Importantly they have a thick waterproof sole, so I can wear them in the backyard. \u2014 MF<\/p>\n

Free music soundtracks for video<\/strong>
\nThe secret sauce for successful film- and video-making is the audio. The easiest way to add a musical score and sound effects to home-made video, particularly if you will be uploading it to YouTube, is to use the large collection of license-free music and effects in the\u00a0YouTube Audio<\/a>\u00a0library. It\u2019s free. Many tracks are pretty good. And the music is guaranteed to be \u201cclear\u201d and not cause copyright or monetization issues on YouTube. I\u2019ve been using them\u00a0on my videos<\/a>. \u2014 KK<\/p>\n

Best contact solution<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve been a contact wearer for 20+ years and have always bought the cheapest, store brand cleaning solution on the shelf thinking they were all the same. I was forced to buy\u00a0Opti-Free Puremoist with HydraGlyde<\/a>\u00a0($10, 10 fl oz) while I was on vacation and it was the only option, and I\u2019m so happy I did, because they make my contacts feel like silk! The\u00a0Puremoist Rewetting Drops<\/a>\u00a0also help keep my contacts comfortable to wear for longer periods of time. \u2014 CD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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