Just get a cat instead they're less complicated and demanding and they don't smoke nearly so often(except for when they're stressed and need to unwind). seriously now, I believe kim c is the voice of reason here. Anytime I have trouble with something I always find that a bit of water works wonders. The other day windows crashed on me.........no worries, straight into the kitchen for a cup of water, splish, splosh in to the computer, up and running again.   CD player skipping, NO PROBLEM!, open up the lid, take the cd out and spit hard, straight on to the lens, don't wipe it off, just stick the cd straight back in (if this fails, soak the cd player in tepid water for 15 minutes, *you may be tempted to just run the tap over it but this is a half-measure and will not achieve best results) ..... and for your bigger problems, say, the main circuitboard of your house is acting a bit sparky, arc-ing, shooting laser-beams at the cat and so-forth..well, youll need the garden hose for that one and, loads of pressure. water, natures miracle.