name that mysterious acrid smell/taste! [more inside]
posted by serazin on Sep 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Last Wednesday I was assaulted by a foul smell in my front (guest) bathroom. I have been trying to pinpoint the cause for several days. I'm about to go out of town and need advice on what to do, especially since I'm extremely broke and have tried all the usual methods of attack. Details inside... [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Oct 27, 2008 - 13 answers

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 by stance on Jul 28, 2008 - 8 answers

I bought a used gas dryer, and need help connecting it. [more inside]
posted by Pants! 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 by jules1651 on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

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

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

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

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