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What's the best rake for cleaning up weeds after string trimming? The surface is dirt and/or bark chips I don't care about. [more inside]
posted by unus sum at 7:11 PM - 2 answers

We'll be travelling from Seattle to LA in July-Aug, as per this question. Where in LA should we donate the gear we'll be buying for the trip and can't bring back to the UK? [more inside]
posted by melisande at 6:52 AM - 5 answers

The plastic hair clog removal tool I was using, similar to these, broke off in the bathtub drain. I believe the stopper is called a lift-and-turn type. How can I get the tool out? [more inside]
posted by La Gata at 4:35 PM - 5 answers

When I put plastic containers in the dishwasher, half the time they flip over and don't get fully washed or rinsed. What works well for you to keep that from happening? [more inside]
posted by kristi at 9:42 AM - 14 answers

I need to get a couple replacement brackets like this. Is this possible?
posted by falsedmitri at 9:16 AM - 4 answers

The tiny ants using my clothesline as a highway (for what? there's nothing out there) are super resistant to banishment. [more inside]
posted by 41swans at 8:02 PM - 13 answers

I'm currently renting a room, but the couple who owns this house are divorcing, and they need to sell the house. I'm trying to find a new room to rent, but not having much luck. I could use some suggestions please. [more inside]
posted by cats are weird at 2:51 AM - 7 answers

I was trying to clean my 2005 New Beetle this past week, and used my vacuum hose and brush attachment to get at the thick layer of dust that had built up on the dashboard. Unfortunately, in the light of day when I drove it later, I could see that I'd put a bunch of scuffs/scratches on the plastic, and I'm not sure how to get rid of them. [more inside]
posted by kitten kaboodle at 4:31 PM - 9 answers

A friend crashes at my house approximately once a week. Nobody else uses the bed. How often would you wash the sheets? [more inside]
posted by metasarah at 3:33 PM - 12 answers

I want to attached this lexan top to this desk stand. [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri at 3:20 PM - 5 answers

Torn between re-signing my apartment lease despite a dramatic rent increase (over 20%) and moving. It should be an easy decision, but finding a new apartment would mean a significantly longer commute and/or losing some amenities I kind of depend on. Plus... I'm hopefully buying a place next year, and I hate the thought of moving twice in such a short time span. [more inside]
posted by Jeanne at 4:20 PM - 19 answers

Y'all did so well for me on my last ask that I'm turning once again to the hive mind. What foods, including spices and seasonings, cleaning supplies for the whole place, and other household essentials am I missing? [more inside]
posted by The Almighty Mommy Goddess at 4:27 AM - 15 answers

Our washing machine, purchased after extensive online research, was a complete and utter disappointment. After years of erratic and diabolical performance it has (thankfully), run its last load after a long and painful demise. This time, I am turning to the hive mind. Please suggest a washer (hopefully still being sold) that you don't hate. (Currently we have an HE front-loader, but can be persuaded to change. This is in the US).
posted by nanook at 4:16 PM - 27 answers

We currently have a pull-out portable dishwasher and we'd like to get and hook up a permanent dishwasher. Is this doable for somebody that doesn't know any plumbing beyond righty-tighty/lefty-loosey? Anything I'm not thinking of? [more inside]
posted by ropeladder at 6:46 PM - 9 answers

How to rethread this strap? It is not a ratchet strap
posted by falsedmitri at 4:04 PM - 7 answers

We have a pretty small kitchen and then a little area for the dining table. The existing cabinets of the kitchen are already filled with pots and pans, dishes, cups, etc. [more inside]
posted by Forty-eight at 10:30 AM - 14 answers

Contemplating leaving Toronto for another Canadian city. Taking recommendations. [more inside]
posted by cotton dress sock at 2:35 PM - 9 answers

I've just started looking into hot tubs again. I've discovered that one can get 110 or 220v (In US) and that one can get refurbished tubs. What is your experience/opinion on these?
posted by falsedmitri at 8:24 AM - 3 answers

Please give me advice about getting a Cecil Bruner cutting cross country. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 2:48 AM - 4 answers

My neighbors, who share a wall of my house, smoke weed. This is fine! What is not fine is my house smelling like weed all the time. Is there a weed-odor-eliminating candle that is NOT weed-branded? [more inside]
posted by sevensnowflakes at 9:34 AM - 10 answers