25Aug 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 063: How To Vacuum- PART 2. How To Vacuum Carpets and Floors

Mominar 063: How To Vacuum- PART 2. How To Vacuum Carpets and Floors

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How To Vacuum Carpets and Floors This is Part 2 of the vacuuming series. In this Mominar, you will learn how to vacuum carpets and floors. Not sure how a vacuum even works? Watch Part 1 for a good review of the parts of a vacuum and how each part works. Today, I'm going to show you how to vacuum your floor properly. You're going to learn about proper techniques so that you can get the most out of your vacuuming session. How To Vacuum Carpet Let's start with vacuuming carpet. In order to vacuum floors, the vacuum head must make contact with the floor at all times. If you have an upright machine like this, you need to move the rest of the unit about 45 degrees towards you…
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24Aug 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 062: How To Vacuum, PART 1, How To Use a Vacuum

Mominar 062: How To Vacuum, PART 1, How To Use a Vacuum

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How To Use a Vacuum This is Part One of a three-part series about How To Use a Vacuum. In order to know how to use a vacuum, you must know what the parts are and how they work. Vacuuming is usually a dreaded and despised Adulting Task, but I think that's only because most people don't understand how the vacuum works or what the parts are. In this Mominar, I will be explaining the parts of your machine, what each one does and how they all work together. I'm also going to show you some of the attachments which you can use, which will help you get those hard-to-reach or awkward surfaces. Where Does All The Dirt Go? You might have a vacuum that has a bag, which will…
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27Feb 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 060: How Does a Debit Card Work?

Mominar 060: How Does a Debit Card Work?

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How does a Debit Card work? This is a question that plagues everyone when they get their first card! Don't feel embarrassed or dumb if you don't know. You are about to find out! If you are a young person or you have just opened your first bank account, this Mominar is going to help you out! It is a VERY clear and simple explanation about how to use it. I also explain what the numbers on the card mean. You need to know this so you can buy things online. You Might Also Find These Other Topics I Have Covered Helpful Here are a couple of very easy Mominars to explain some other questions regarding finances: How To Calculate a Tip. Watch this to learn an easy way to…
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09Feb 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 059: Forms Needed to File Taxes

Mominar 059: Forms Needed to File Taxes

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This Mominar is about all the forms needed to file taxes. If you want more information about this CLICK HERE check out this Mominar on how to fill out W-4 and W-9 forms. Even if you have someone else do it for you, you need to do this part so that they can do their part. Make Sure You Have This Information First of all:  All taxpayers will need the following to do their taxes. This is MANDATORY:  Your social security number or tax ID number(if you are filing for a business) If you have a  spouse, their full name, social security number or tax ID number, and date of birth IRS Letter 6475 - your 2021 Economic Impact Payment (EIP), to determine eligibility to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit. This is…
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23Jan 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 058: Silica Gel Packets-Uses

Mominar 058: Silica Gel Packets-Uses

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Silica Gel Packets-Uses Did you know that silica gel packets have several uses? You are going to love this LIFE HACKS! Do you like Life Hacks? Check out this other fun hack by clicking HERE. What is Silica? You will find silica gel packets in lots of brand-new items. Do NOT throw them away! If you are paying attention, you may have found them in: ShoesFoodClothingElectronicsMedicationVitaminsCat litter SILICA is a compound made up of clay, volcanic ash, and mineral dust. The main use of silica is to keep things dry.  It can absorb up to 40% of its weight in moisture, and you may have noticed that it is in a lot of packaging of new items.  Why? The answer is to keep those items free from humidity and moisture.…
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31Dec 2021 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 057: Municipal Utilities – How to Shut Them Off in an Emergency

Mominar 057: Municipal Utilities – How to Shut Them Off in an Emergency

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 This is an important Mominar about how to shut off municipal utilities from the mainline to your house during an emergency. These utilities would be gas, electric, and water Now, I don’t want you to panic, this is not a common occurrence. It is usually for emergencies only. BUT it is important to know where these structures are, what they look like, and how to shut them off in case you ever have to do it. WHY WOULD YOU EVER WANT TO TURN THESE THINGS OFF? Good question: If you are ever in a disaster event like a devasting storm or earthquake, or if there has been a major break in one of the utility lines, or if repair inside the home needs to be done. If you are like…
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06Dec 2021 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 056: What is a Credit Bureau and How Do I Check My Credit Report?

Mominar 056: What is a Credit Bureau and How Do I Check My Credit Report?

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In this MOMINAR, I will explain what is a credit bureau, who the three major credit reporting agencies are, and how to check your credit report at least once a year. Don't think you have one? If you are on the grid at all, you do have a credit score and there are 3 major companies that keep track of your credit information and score you based on your payment history. They are called credit bureaus or credit reporting agencies. A credit bureau monitors and rates your ability to pay your bills on time which then determines your creditworthiness. They gather credit information from lenders like credit cards, mortgages, and other types of loans. And they monitor and rate your ability to pay your bills on time which then determines…
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26Nov 2021 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 055: What Exactly is a Credit Score?

Mominar 055: What Exactly is a Credit Score?

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If you have ever wondered what exactly is a credit score, then you will find this Mominar helpful. Perhaps you have heard the terms good credit and bad credit, and credit score. But what  does that really mean? In this Mominar I am going to explain it all.  Let’s start with what exactly is a credit score. This is a score that is calculated by how well you pay back loans and bills. The higher the score, the better your credit. That’s good credit. A low score is bad credit. How Do You Find Your Credit Score? One of the easiest ways to find your credit score is through your bank. If you have a bank account, and you can access it online, you simply sign-on, click on the tab…
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09Nov 2021 by Dr Laura Jaget
Mominar 054: It is So EASY to Fix a Running Toilet

Mominar 054: It is So EASY to Fix a Running Toilet

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Your toilet should NOT make any sound after it has been flushed and the tank refilled with water. But sometimes it will continue to RUN. The most obvious sound is that after you flush, the sound of the water filling the tank never stops. Or it will fill and stop. Fill and stop repeatedly. You will hear the sound of water trickling then stopping.  There is also the ghost flush. The toilet will flush itself. Or if you are good at tuning things out, you might just notice rippling water in the bowl. All of these things mean that the flapper valve inside the tank is no longer creating a tight seal and holding the water in. This is the thing that acts like a lid over the drain to…
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