Even the best vacuum cleaners will eventually begin to get hair and stray strings and fibers wound around the roller at the bottom. When that happens, don't reach for a knife or scissors. Grab a seam ...

You can get these for less than $1, but you should probably spend a few dollars more. Armstrong explains that a cheap ripper can be dangerous, much like a cheap dull knife. You’ll use more pressure ...

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