What is the point of foams in modern cooking? Is it for taste, or presentation, or just to be innovative?
posted on Sep 27, 2008 - 10 answers

How long does it take a couch to stop offgassing? I assembled a new Ikea Karlstad sofa five days ago, and while the odor has decreased a bit, it still smells. Worse, there's some VOC that irritates my nose and throat after I sit on it for half an hour or so, which is rather worrying. (My wife gets the same 'acrid feeling' too.) [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2008 - 9 answers

I have an old 3" memory foam full size mattress topper laying out in my garage. Looking for some DIY projects or ideas as to what I can do with this foam, as opposed to tossing it out or trying to sell on craigslist. [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I wash / clean foam earplugs (specifically, these ones) without completely ruining them? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 17 answers

What's the best tool (besides an espresso maker) to generate some nice, foamy milk for cafe au laits? [more inside]
posted on Oct 29, 2007 - 21 answers

I need to replace the approx 3" diameter foam discs on my Beyerdynamic headphones - the ones that sit between the baffle and the driver. There's no information on the Beyerdynamic site, and I had this problem with Sennheiser before - these things are damn hard to come by (I know that Sennheiser make spares, but finding the ones that fit your cans is another story). Can I just make my own? Where would I go to buy thin foam that would feel nice pressed against my ears on a daily basis? Any other suggestions?
posted on Sep 8, 2007 - 3 answers

Why doesn't conditioner lather like shampoo? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 18 answers

Need to some replacement foam for a larger Pelican case. [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2007 - 5 answers

Where do I get a rigid sheet of plywood, plastic or thick particle board to go under my queen sized (60" x 80") foam mattress? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 16 answers

How do I make culinary foam? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a source of cheap foam core board. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 11 answers

What's the best way to RMA a hard drive without the original packaging? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 7 answers

I need to fake whipped cream for a costume. (Ok, I'll admit it: I'm trying to dress my dog as a slice of pie.) Is spray foam insulation safe? It won't be in contact with skin or fur. Any other ideas?
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 14 answers

My girlfriend recently purchased a foam mattress topper, for our extra-firm hand-me-down queen mattress. It currently resides between the fitted sheet and the mattress, but it creeps down the bed, night by night. The bed doesn't have a footboard, and the mattress topper ends up sagging off the bottom of the bed, and not reaching to where your head goes. [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2006 - 12 answers

Would a memory foam mattress topper be uncomfortable if it were cut in the middle? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2006 - 9 answers

Is there any household item that will get foam sealant (the stuff in the can at the hardware store) off your fingers? I tried Lava and it didn't do anything, then I tried vegetable oil and it made it less sticky (except with the bond to my fingers).
posted on Dec 17, 2005 - 17 answers

Carry case for Xbox 360 and accessories? [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2005 - 4 answers

Does anyone have any experience with solid or foam-core bicycle tires? I've been looking at these and these. I have always hated flats, patches and pumps. Is this a safe and worthwhile option?
posted on May 3, 2004 - 9 answers

I need a new mattress. While shopping around, I tried one of those TemPurpedic, Swedish foam mattersses. They are about 4x more than I would ever expect to pay for a bed, but i am tempted. Anyone have any experience/advice/tips on these? Worth it or not? Any cheaper alternatives?
posted on May 1, 2004 - 13 answers

Those memory-foam mattress things. Tempurpedic and the knock offs you can find in other shops. I've noticed some cost as low as $400, scroll down to the bottom (beware, it's an awful site) with the Tempurpedic running about $1800 for a fullsize. There are other knockoffs (one by Sealy i think) but I can't find a link. And what's with the latex beds? Consumers! REPORT! thanks. I have a friend whose life was changed by these things. I worry it's a fad, like the waterbed but I've heard good things. I have two questions. 1) go Tempurpedic or try something else? 2) for those with one, what is sex like on them?
posted on Mar 29, 2004 - 13 answers