I've been told recently that collecting micrometeorites is as easy, basically, as placing a clean surface outside and picking through the debris you collect because thousands of tons of space dust and debris fall to Earth every day. That can't be all there is to it, can it? How do you know whether you're looking at Earth dust or space dust?
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posted by Sleeper
on Feb 27, 2013 -
4 answers
Somebody has decided to remove most of my door handle in an attempt to get into my car, or in a fit of rage, or something. Will getting it repaired through my insurance make my rates go up? Should I try and fix it myself?
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posted by tehloki
on Sep 18, 2012 -
34 answers
Tell me what I need to know about replacing a roof myself, versus the cost of having someone else do it for me.
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posted by AzraelBrown
on Aug 6, 2012 -
22 answers
When making homemade wine and specifically kits, the clearing of the wine often uses Kieselol followed by Chitosan. One of these adds a flavour to the wine that I absolutely find revolting. What could I use instead?
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posted by mrgroweler
on Jan 18, 2012 -
10 answers
In some way, I'm too slow. It takes me a really long time to do things, especially if they're not interesting. This doesn't apply to all things though. I can move fast, and walk fast, and talk fast.
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posted by mokeydraws
on Jul 8, 2011 -
15 answers
Help me find do-it-yourself/make-your-own/instructables websites that one can sort by user ratings.
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posted by surfgator
on Apr 9, 2011 -
1 answer
I'm building an addition to my home which will include a dance studio/gym area. Looking for advice on what sort of flooring to install. Activities will include pole dancing, might include ballet, yoga, tae kwon do and falling down a lot. I want cushiony floor for the falling, but floor that I can spin around on and slide across for the actual "moves". Do you have any experiences/advice to share on flooring?
posted by Hobbit
on Feb 10, 2011 -
9 answers
I have a number of unframed art prints and posters, and would like to do the framing myself. What advice do you have for me?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jan 3, 2011 -
21 answers
As suggested in
this AskMe, I'm going to use Polyfilla Plug It to screw curtain railings into a concrete ceiling. (I'll be following
these directions.)But once I screw the screw into the Polyfilla -- will I be able to unscrew it in the future if I want to take down the curtains? Or will the screw be permanently fixed in place?
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posted by yankeefog
on Jul 1, 2010 -
2 answers
Is there any easy, non-invasive, relatively inexpensive way to turn a wall outlet into a switched outlet?
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posted by alms
on May 21, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm trying to create a convincing sofa/chaise out of a twin mattress, particularly one that resembles DWR's Vegas couch. I'm pretty lacking in crafting talent, but am willing to try anything.
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posted by arnicae
on Apr 30, 2009 -
8 answers
I need to make a dust-cover for a
plotter (dimensions: 36" x 11" x 10"). I would like it to be: cheap, easy, functional. I have no sewing experience, but can follow directions. I am also open to other suggestions. More detailed information and questions follow.
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posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj
on Oct 11, 2008 -
13 answers
What's the best home-repair / fixit manual for someone with little-to-no experience in such matters? Also, web sites and / or blogs in the same vein?
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posted by dersins
on Apr 25, 2008 -
19 answers
Anyone know much about refrigerator repair? Frost is forming right around the ice tray on a frost free refrigerator. Easy fix, or do I call in the repairman?
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posted by kingjoeshmoe
on Mar 13, 2008 -
13 answers
How to fix acoustic ceiling panels and their light fixtures. Our low basement ceiling (maybe 6' high) is a frequent casualty of college parties and the drunken men that attend them. Panels are knocked out and two fixtures have fallen. What to do?
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posted by schroedinger
on May 15, 2007 -
2 answers
My car stereo was recently stolen. Since all I used it for was to route my mp3 player through the RCA in's, and since I've been kicking myself to start doing some DIY electronics projects, I'd like to make my own amp rather then buy a new stereo. What would I need to do this project myself?
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posted by Mach5
on Sep 5, 2005 -
3 answers
I'd like to build some furniture without advanced (or possibly any) woodworking skills. Say I wanted to make a basic chaise (seems easy enough) or a
Stokke Ekstrem knockoff (harder.) What are some easy ways to put together some just-for-me modern furniture? For example, you can put together some simple stuff with PVC tubing, but it isn't very attractive and isn't that versatile. Are there easier materials/techniques to work with?
posted by callmejay
on Feb 9, 2005 -
9 answers
What's the plastic wrapper thing on the end of a shoelace called? Usually the first thing to go and almost always requires buying new laces. Is there a company that provides JUST those things?
posted by omidius
on Jan 12, 2005 -
17 answers
I'm looking for and learning about energy-saving/environmentally-friendly clothes dryer alternatives. My (basement) dryer is inefficient and requires a good 6' - 8' to vent (again, inefficiently) outdoors. I'm thinking of getting a
Spin Dryer, but still
just occasionally using the regular dryer to finish larger loads after the Spin. For the regular dryer I'm thinking of using an
indoor dryer vent, but I'd like to limit the added humidity with a
homemade salt dehumidifer. Anyone have experience making one? Can I just put the indoor dryer vent in a big plastic tub with some road salt to trap the moisture, maybe with some filtration media instead of the tub's lid to allow for some air escape? Or something somesuch? Does this plan sound okay so far?
posted by Shane
on Jan 2, 2005 -
8 answers
