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Transcript Female: No home alarm system? Male: Quick Tips! Female: Keep your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear something suspicious, just press the panic button. The alarm will go off scaring away any intruders.
Transcript Man 1: That’s the one. About a week ago this guy murdered his wife and dumped the body. That’s the cop who put him away. Man 2: You are a modest little person. Malcolm: Cole, Roy, I have some information for you. Roy: You’re the only person enjoying this, Mal. Get on with it. …
Transcript Kelso: I appreciate the help, all of you. We can reminisce later. I want a minimum of noise and no prisoners. Alvarro: No prisoners? This isn’t Peleliu, Jack. Kelso: These guys are grifting GIs. That’s what they do for a living. Connolly: It’s okay, Jack, we all feel the same way. It just hasn’t …
Transcript Galloway: Cole, you made it. Phelps: What’s this got to do with me, Rusty? Galloway: Dr. Fontaine, prominent shrink, dead in his patients’ room, spine snapped like a twig. The suspect is one of his mental patients. Phelps: I’ve met Fontaine. Galloway: His last patient was Elsa Lichtmann, Cole. She’s missing. Nurse said that …
Transcript Phelps: Come on, let’s give him a hand. Right behind you, Wallis. Detective Phelps. Wallis, go left. I’m going right after this little prick in the alley. Roy: Stay down. You’re clear, go. Wallis: Thanks. Outstanding warrant, armed robbery. Knocked over a drug store back there and it looks like he brought his whole …
Transcript Guess nobody’s home. Most guys bring home a .45 or an M1. This is pretty extreme. Quite a flock you got here, kid. The river tunnels. This guy is a tunnel rat. I know those faces. Jesus Christ, I know every one of them. Oh my God… Ira. You poor backward son of a …
Transcript Elsa: Good morning, Doctor. Doctor: And a good morning to you too, Elsa! You look radiant. Elsa: Thank you, Doctor. Doctor: We haven’t been seeing much of you lately, Elsa. You’ve been missing appointments. Elsa: I’m sorry Doctor, I’ve been feeling much better. Doctor: That is very good to hear. And what has brought …
Transcript Cole: I’m Detective Phelps. I’m here to try and help Julia. Do you mind answering some questions? Virginia: Virginia Reynoldson. I’m just so shocked. I feel like there’s something I should be doing. Someone I should call. Cole: We can make those calls, ma’am. Who needs to be notified? Virginia: That’s just it, I …
Transcript Jack: You’re a very sweet-looking girl to be holding such a big gun. Woman 1: I know how to use it, mister. Jack: I’m sure you do. So how about pointing it over there in the direction of Hollywood instead of at me, Princess? Woman 1: You’re quite the wise guy. Jack: I don’t …
Transcript Man 1: 187 at 58th 10 Miranda Avenue, Homicide wants you over there. The coroner thinks the broad was whacked using the army morphine. Don’t say anything, Roy. Just get over there. Man 2: I don’t know who’s [inaudible 00:00:23]. Roy: What’s with that get up of yours anyway? They should start introducing us …
Transcript KGPL: KGPL calling car 11K, 11 King come in. Biggs: Go ahead, KGPL. KGPL: 11K, see the man. A 207 just occurred on the spillway north of the First Street bridge. DA’s investigator Jack Kelso reports a kidnapping suspect outstanding in the LA River tunnel system with a hostage. 11K handle, Code Three. Biggs: …
Transcript Woman 1: I don’t mind that you’re talking so long as you don’t mind that I’m not listening. Mrs. Stanley: Well, hello. What can I help you with today? Phelps: LAPD ma’am. Mrs. Stanley: I hope I haven’t done anything wrong. Phelps: No, ma’am. We’re making some inquiries about Julia Randall. Does she work …
Transcript Woman: Buttons breaking up your ironing? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Use a hair straightening iron to press areas of clothing where a regular iron won’t fit. Smooth!
Transcript Woman: Antsy about ants? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Sprinkle a line of table salt wherever you find them to stop them in their tracks. See ya!
Transcript Woman: Dirty diamond? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Put a little toothpaste on a clean toothbrush, rub the diamond with it and clean off the residue with a damp cloth. Brilliant!
Transcript Woman: Plastic bags building up? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Store them in an empty tissue box. Neat!
Transcript Man: Dishes still wet out of the dishwasher? Add a drying agent to the rinse agent dispenser. Your dryer simply won’t dry effectively without it. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Scruffed up wood floors? Camouflage scratches with a wood repair wax stick or wood stain marker. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Weak water pressure? Carefully remove your shower head and scrub it with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and lemon juice. Then poke its holes with a thin paper clip to clear mineral deposits. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Want a more efficient air conditioner? Shade your unit with trees or shrubs planted two to four feet away and your A/C will use up to 10% less electricity. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Want an easy way to save on energy bills? Check your air filter regularly and replace it at least once every three months. A dirty filter slows down air flow, making the system work harder to keep you warm or cool. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Wanna boost your window air conditioner’s power but don’t wanna boost your bill? Put a fan in front of the unit to help spread the cool air without having to raise the settings. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Crayon on your walls? Grab a damp rag, dip it in some baking soda, and lightly scrub away the marks. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Dripping faucet driving you crazy? Tie a piece of floss or string around the tap and let the other end dangle into the drain. The water will travel down the thread instead of plopping into the sink. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Want to extend the paint job on your house’s exterior? Spray it once a year with a garden hose with a high pressure nozzle. Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Hanging pictures? Avoid scratching the walls by putting felt chair leg pads on the backs of metal frames. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Weeding out your wardrobe? Turn the hangers on iffy items. If they remain untouched in six months, you’ll see at a glance what to give away. Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript This next test applies the principles of momentum to movement through portals. If the laws of physics no longer apply in the future, God help you. If you are a non-employee who has discovered this facility amid the ruins of civilization, welcome! And remember, testing is the future, and the future starts with you. …
Transcript Painting a room? Add one drop of lemon extract to a gallon of white or ivory paint, or a few drops of vanilla extract to all other colors to lessen the odor. Or try low VOC paint which is often practically odorless. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Grimy soap dish? Trim a sponge about a half inch thick and place it under the soap. It’ll soak up excess water and help prevent build up. Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Wooden drawers creaking? Rub a candle over the runners to help the drawers glide. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of the The Home Depot.
Transcript Cleaning gutters? Cut the bottom off a plastic jug at a 45 degree angle, then hold the jug by its handle and use it as a scooper. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Putting away your good China? Separate dishes with coffee filters to prevent chipping. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript If the Enrichment Center is currently being bombarded with fireballs, meteorites, or other objects from space, please avoid unsheltered testing areas wherever a lack of shelter from space debris does not appear to be a deliberate part of the test. Well done. The Enrichment Center reminds you that although circumstances may appear bleak, you …
Transcript Messy edges with painters tape? Don’t get closer than an inch with a fully loaded brush or the paint will run under the tape. When you only have a little left just do a quick pass or two over the edges. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Using an extension ladder? Remember the four to one rule. For every four feet of ladder height, the base should be one foot away from whatever it’s leaning against. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Kitchen cabinets over-crowded? Save space by alternating stemware right side up and upside down. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Stowing your lawnmower for the season? Drain the gas tank beforehand. Gasoline left behind could cause engine problems in the spring. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Need to unscrew a bathtub spout? Insert the handles of a pair of slip joint pliers into the spout’s mouth, then turn counterclockwise. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Rearranging a room? Move out all the furniture, and then use masking tape to outline different spots where you want the pieces to go. You can experiment without heavy lifting. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Female: Ironing a time suck? Male: Quick tips! Female: Line your board with aluminum foil, reflective side up, and then replace the cover. The foil reflects heat so both sides of your clothes get ironed at once. Wow!
Transcript Woman: Dusty mini blinds? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Wipe them with a damp dryer sheet, which also helps prevent new dust from collecting. Voila!
Transcript Woman: Microwave spill? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Cover it with a wet paper towel, and nuke for 10 seconds. It will wipe right up when the cloth cools. Nifty!
Transcript Woman: Dusty shades? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Blast them with a can of compressed air, the kind used to clean computer keyboards. All clean!
Transcript Woman: Used milk glasses covered in scummy film? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Rinse them in cold water before washing them with hot water and soap. Sparkling!
Transcript Woman: Photos stuck together? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Work a piece of dental floss between them to separate them gently. Genius!
Transcript Woman: Opening jars too hard? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Use the rubber lining of a cut tennis ball to gain a more solid grip. Pop!
Transcript Woman: Pilled sweater? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Slowly and gently run a disposable razor over it. Smooth!
Transcript Man: Can’t reach the cobwebs? Woman: Quick tips! Man: Drag a helium balloon along them. Gone!
Transcript Man 1: Transferring plants from pots to the ground? Make sure you loosen the soil beforehand, and water it thoroughly afterward. Smart! Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Male 1: Hate cleaning grass of your lawn mower? Before turning it on, spray the blades and the machine’s underside with cooking oil. Now grass won’t stick. Slick! Male 2: More saving, more doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Painting near a doorknob? Wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap to protect it from splatters. Neat! Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Got a compost pile? Accelerate decomposition and enrich the mixture in the process by adding a few cups of strongly brewed tea or recently used coffee grounds. Pay dirt! Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Big plant container, small amount of potting soil? Put a smaller upside-down pot inside it before filling with dirt. Perfect fit! Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Painting a wall? Roll it on in a series of W’s starting at the top and working your way to the bottom to avoid creating a visible pattern of vertical passes. More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Broken light bulbs stuck in the socket? Cut a raw baking potato in half, disconnect the power, push the potato into the socket and twist it counterclockwise. The bulb will come right out. Bright idea! Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Man 1: Small hole in your window screen? Push the mesh back in place and seal it with clear nail polish. Tight! Man 2: More saving. More doing. That’s the power of The Home Depot.
Transcript Male: Jar lid stuck? Female: Quick tips! Male: Weaken the seal by wedging the tip of a butter knife under the lid until you hear the seal pop. Open sesame!
Transcript Man: Got spots on your stainless steel? Woman: Quick tips! Man: Apply rubbing alcohol until the steel shines. All clear!
Transcript Woman: Own an orchid? Man: Quick tips. Woman: Instead of watering it, put three or four ice cubes in the pot once a week. Simple.
Transcript Male: Wrestling your zippers and drawers? Female: Quick Tips! Male: Get them moving again by rubbing a bar of soap over the parts that catch. Slick!
Transcript Woman: Dull copper? Man: Quick Tips! Woman: Mix equal parts salt and lemon juice and apply it with a soft cloth. Good as new!
Transcript Woman: Tarnished aluminum? Man: Quick tips! Woman: Mix equal parts water and cream of tartar and apply with a rag. Shiny!
Transcript Female: Steel wool pad gone rusty? Male: Quick Tips! Female: Next time, wrap it in foil and stick it in the freezer after using it and it won’t corrode. Nice!
