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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

HOWTO build a humane mousetrap out of a toilet paper tube

A great HOWTO explains an ingenious method for creating a homebrew humane mousetrap out of common household objects:

1. Get a toilet paper tube and crease two lines to form a flat sided tunnel.
2. Put a treat on one end of the tube: A cracker and dab of peanut butter works great.
3. Get a tall (at least 20 inches) bucket. A trash can works well.
4. Balance the tube precariously on the edge of a table or counter with the treat hanging directly over the tall sided receptacle...

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