Suppose you live in an area where everyone has a cell phone and almost nobody uses the internet. What kinds of tech would help lots of small and medium businesses in your area?
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posted by kaibutsu
on Apr 23, 2013 -
6 answers
My neighbor has expressed a desire to rebuild the wooden fence between our houses. We share one side of the fence with her, and it's definitely in need of repair--warped boards, aging, etc. Should she be fully responsible for paying for the fence, since it was her idea to fix it? Or should we contribute some money since we share one side of the fence?
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posted by starkraven
on Apr 2, 2013 -
36 answers
What's the easiest way to set up a time-lapse camera that takes a picture at regular intervals over the course of many months (and possibly years)?
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posted by antonymous
on Apr 1, 2013 -
12 answers
How do I stay in loose, friendly, honest contact with my ex (from a short relationship) to build a friendship while I still have some residual feelings for him? I know we are only friends now, and I want to respect my boundaries and also his. There's no chance we'll see each other in person for a long time, so this is all about communication and not about sex.
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posted by zettoo
on Mar 14, 2013 -
18 answers
I have been obsessed with
this building in Alexandria, Virginia for years. I want to know more about it - who designed it, when it was built, past tenants, and so forth. Should there be public records available somewhere and if so, where can I find them?
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posted by capricorn
on Feb 24, 2013 -
11 answers
Everything I do, all day, every day, hurts. The more I do things that are painful, the more the pain snowballs. We're going to build a house that we hope will help reduce the accumulation of pain, and maybe even let me recover a little. Help me make sure I'm covering all the bases in house design accommodations.
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posted by galadriel
on Feb 13, 2013 -
35 answers
Where can I buy a fully functional working website template for my business with all rights.
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posted by pakora1
on Feb 1, 2013 -
8 answers
I was reading an introduction to "The Tale of Genji," and I was struck by the claim that Genji's manor is the most well known example of the architecture of the time, even though it never existed. Are there any corollaries in the West? Elsewhere?
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posted by matkline
on Jan 23, 2013 -
14 answers
Please help me find creative outlets that don't require living in one place or computer screen time, that aren't repetitive, and that pack small.
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posted by aniola
on Dec 16, 2012 -
22 answers
Do I want to become a landlady? I have reached the point I've been working toward since I bought my house. I want to build a garage in my big back yard, and/or build a rental unit.
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posted by caryatid
on Dec 9, 2012 -
12 answers
Sandy destroyed my little greenhouse. Can you help me use what's left to build new shelters for my seedlings?
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posted by MonkeyToes
on Nov 5, 2012 -
4 answers
In my flat here in the UK I have four electric storage heaters that are kaput. What electric heating should I replace them with?
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posted by Brian Lux
on Oct 17, 2012 -
6 answers
So let me explain my situation, I'm a junior in high school, almost 17, and am starting to think about the future. I have found my passion, building. I'm taking a shop class, and I freaking LOVE it. I used to be at the top of my class, and then I started doing very bad in high school, not sure what happened. It became like a confidence spiral where I wouldn't do something cause it was hard (laziness), get behind, miss more, etc etc. Fast forward 2 years. I took shop, where I became good friends with the teacher, have 100% in it, make amazing things, and absolutely love it. I only have it every other day, and its all I look forward to. I think it's what I would like to do for the rest of my life.
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posted by sizzil34
on Oct 4, 2012 -
37 answers
How do I get started building a small house on my (potentially difficultly zoned) empty land on the south coast of NSW?
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posted by trialex
on Sep 23, 2012 -
4 answers
Looking for a bodyweight training program that doesn't involve chin-up bars or any equipment.
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posted by stenoboy
on Aug 30, 2012 -
14 answers
How do they get cranes down from the top of skyscrapers when they've finished with them?
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posted by caek
on Aug 23, 2012 -
8 answers
We have tiny but ugly drops of rusty coffee coloured water seeping through our toilet wall. The toilet is a tiny U shaped room with water coming through the two walls that are external. The thick layers of existing paint were holding it back but gradually peeling up in a few places. I hacked back the old paint and put on three layers of oil-based concrete sealant paint but the seepage is coming through that like it's not even there. What's the next step? I'm not sure that stopping the water coming is an option, since the walls are structural and thick concrete.
posted by Sebmojo
on Aug 1, 2012 -
11 answers
If building a house is cheaper than buying a house (if you exclude land costs) and buying a houseboat is cheaper than buying a house, could it be cost effective to have a "boat" designed and built outside London and then moor it in London to get a relatively cheap London house?
I'm aware moorings are rare and can be expensive, but do you think the costs would work out?
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posted by Just this guy, y'know
on May 28, 2012 -
11 answers
Soliciting suggestions from handyperson types: How can I reinforce my futon to withstand heavier loads?
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posted by blue t-shirt
on May 20, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm looking for plaintext or PDF searchable versions of the New York State and New York City Codes. I'm specifically looking for something within the Building Code, but I would also like to have basically every state and local law, rule, ordinance, regulation, recommendation, and suggestion in an actual searchable format.
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posted by a_girl_irl
on Apr 26, 2012 -
6 answers
What are good resources for seeing sample house plans and construction drawings?
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posted by slidell
on Apr 17, 2012 -
11 answers
How much should this cost? I am moving into a new loft and decided that I wanted to carve out a sleeping and storage area in a container of sorts. So I managed to talk an architect into designing something awesome for me.
It can be seen
here. We've been very challenged in finding a carpenter that can build it within the budget I have. In fact, quotes are coming in 2 or 3 times what I was planning to spend.
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posted by ursonate
on Apr 13, 2012 -
32 answers
Is there a step-by-step tutorial on how to create working construction drawings with Google SketchUp? This must be on the Internet somewhere but after a weekend of searching and watching tutorials, I still haven't found it.
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posted by slidell
on Apr 1, 2012 -
4 answers
Filtering through lenders for a mortgage in a home building situation.
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posted by phox
on Mar 29, 2012 -
4 answers
What is considered good practice (but not ADA) for interior door clearance in a small residential bathroom with an outswing or pocket door?
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posted by pizzazz
on Mar 29, 2012 -
5 answers
How do I build a pergola on a hill. I have graded a small area, but can't seem to get it level. Couldn't I just build a platform that is level, then raise the pergola above that?
posted by merci420
on Feb 19, 2012 -
6 answers
What do you call the metal bars that have two flat parts with a 90 degree angle with screw holes on both sides? I'm thinking of getting some and cutting them to the lengths I need but I have no idea what they're called, any other information on Erector Set like prefabricated elements would also be appreciated.
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posted by TheKM
on Jan 23, 2012 -
14 answers
Is it possible to buy or build a house on Catalina island outside of Avalon?
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posted by luriete
on Jan 18, 2012 -
4 answers
What are the best / tallest buildings in downtown Chicago to sneak into and run stairs?
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posted by ztdavis
on Jan 18, 2012 -
7 answers
I have decided that I want to start doing some basic woodworking, but I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing. Where to get started?
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posted by synecdoche
on Jan 14, 2012 -
26 answers
Help me understand the national electric code with regard to rewiring and updating several rooms in my 1940s-era house.
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posted by JohnFredra
on Dec 6, 2011 -
8 answers
I need to get a piece of 1" thick, 48"x24" wood cut to a simple pattern. The supplier should accept credit cards and be able to ship. Where can I email
this pattern to and have the work done?
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posted by lalochezia
on Nov 28, 2011 -
15 answers
Moving to the (north) Bay Area of California: How do I best ensure that I (and my assets) survive The Big One unharmed? Eg. What should I look for in an apartment (and why), in terms of geology, design, construction, location, building codes, corner-cutting, etc. to best handle a massive earthquake?
Expert or engineer advice would be great. (I'm more interested in how to find an earthquake-proof building and area, than in how to earthquake-proof my stuff once it's inside a building.)
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posted by -harlequin-
on Nov 9, 2011 -
9 answers
Where are the industrial live/work spaces and/or workshops in the Los Angeles area?
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posted by fake
on Sep 20, 2011 -
11 answers
Help me build a computer that is able to effortlessly run the most advanced games of today and tomorrow.
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posted by AMWKE1984
on Sep 4, 2011 -
15 answers
Looking into building a house near Golden/Boulder CO area. Planning on using ICF's. Looking for suggestions of almost any kind. Would like the house to be about 2000sqft. Am a teacher and worked construction for several summers (but only w/ stick built houses) a few years ago so I will have some time and rudimentary knowledge. Trying to keep the house as simple as possible to keep costs down. Simple rectangular shape and roof and trying to avoid the need to any custom building supplies. If we keep it under $300,000ish we won't need financing. Is it possible?
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posted by no bueno
on Aug 10, 2011 -
4 answers
Beginning to plan for building our dream house. It will be made of earth (cob or earthbag/superadobe). We live in NW Oregon. Thoughts, advice, etc. needed.
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posted by rabbitrabbit
on Aug 8, 2011 -
11 answers
Plans for a new world's tallest building makes me wonder -- what is the world's
deepest building?
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posted by lewedswiver
on Aug 4, 2011 -
25 answers
