My roommates are driving me nuts; should I talk to them about it, more than I already have? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 24, 2009 - 41 answers

Please help me nip another parental failing in the bud. I want help my children be more responsible. [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Sep 21, 2009 - 34 answers

What are some things you wish you knew (or were glad you knew) before you moved into your first apartment with roommates? I'm looking for methods of splitting up chores, cooking, finances, resolving disputes, and dealing with common problems.
posted by yaymukund on Aug 5, 2009 - 40 answers

How do you structure your chore system? I live with 6-7 other folks in something resembling a relatively new housing co-op. Some chores get done, some don't. We have agreed that we're not interested in a punishment-based system, such as paying a fee if your assigned chores don't get done. What options are available to us for keeping a cleaner home?
posted by aniola on May 29, 2009 - 14 answers

Is there a sanitary way to reduce our daily dishwashing? [more inside]
posted by katala on Mar 28, 2009 - 25 answers

In one of the early Nancy Drew books, circa 1931-2 or thereabouts, Nancy takes care of an elderly guy ( I think that's the scenario) and actually cooks and cleans for a couple of days at his house. Which book would it be? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano on Mar 15, 2009 - 9 answers

ChoresFilter: My fiancee and I are living together and both happy as clams - except we both HATE doing the dishes. They keep piling up, and even though I cook, I always keep putting them off. How do you manage chores like this, especially ones that both of you hate doing? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Jan 2, 2009 - 62 answers

I'm interested in becoming more organized and consistent with my housework routine. [more inside]
posted by amyms on Jun 6, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me understand what it is like to work at home so I can be a better girlfriend and roommate. [more inside]
posted by spec80 on Apr 10, 2008 - 26 answers

Searching for good household cleaner for Wimbledon (SW19), London [more inside]
posted by kiwi.es on Nov 10, 2007 - 2 answers

After a run of reading somewhat serious, oftentimes depressing fiction and nonfiction, I'm looking for something more domestic. Have any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by LoriFLA on Aug 29, 2007 - 19 answers

how do we keep track of whose turn it is to change litter? [more inside]
posted by esolo on Jul 23, 2007 - 26 answers

Is there a way to effectively, efficiently, and economically wash your laundry that keeps piling up at the end of the week from daily workouts? [more inside]
posted by icollectpurses on Apr 1, 2007 - 21 answers

Is there anything like FlyLady but for people who actually work outside the home? Lazy 20-something couple is looking for help keeping our apartment from being a sty. [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Mar 20, 2007 - 32 answers

I live with three roommates in a large apartment, and we need a system to help us split the chores and get along. [more inside]
posted by bonheur on Jun 2, 2005 - 22 answers