Just started heating a newish stainless steel Alclad pan and noticed a weird smell as I was throwing onions into them (I've used it a few times before, and have never noted any strange odor). The best description I can think of for the smell is a charcoal grill, or lighter fluid. There was a whitish residue on the pan before I started cooking, which I thought was just hard water markings, but it could have been dish soap, too. Can soap smell like this when heated in a dry pan? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 8 answers

I bought a used gas dryer, and need help connecting it. [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 7 answers

We just moved in to a new apartment with a gas stove/range. When we run the oven, even though the pilot light is lit and it heats up, there is a strong gas smell. We freaked out and turned it off but is this dangerous? Is it possible that it just smells of gas right away but it would dissipate in a few minutes? I would call the landlord right away but we already called with a laundry list of problems today so I'd like to avoid a follow up if at all possible.
posted on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I get the smell of gasoline out of my shoes? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2006 - 13 answers

Why do some people find the smell of gasoline pleasant?
posted on Apr 29, 2006 - 32 answers

Does household natural gas pool in low places or rise to high places? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2006 - 19 answers

The water that comes out of my kitchen sink tap STINKS. [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2005 - 10 answers