So, for the nth year in a row the air conditioning system in our office is busted. It's not even summer yet and it's already way too hot in here. I need some way of keeping cool and sane.
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posted by backseatpilot
on May 21, 2013 -
30 answers
Asking for my husband: I just got the
Heat soundtrack, and it is intense and moody. I am looking for other soundtracks, or actual albums, that fit that bill. Obviously Blade Runner, and I am imagining a lot of Friedkin films, but the mix of dark and strong is something I would like to hear more of.
posted by dogmom
on Feb 28, 2013 -
17 answers
For a variety of reasons, the second half of August is turning into a better time for us to take a vacation than October, as we had originally planned. We are hoping to go to Venice. We're OK with heat and humidity. Is there some other dealbreaker I'm not aware of?
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posted by elizeh
on Jan 30, 2013 -
10 answers
My friend who has never been to the US has four weeks for an epic road trip/vacation. The catch: it's in July. What are the must see sights that won't induce heatstroke?
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posted by BusyBusyBusy
on Dec 5, 2012 -
33 answers
I'd like to heat up a rock or piece of metal to drop in my chicken's water source to warm it up. What should I use?
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posted by cda
on Nov 29, 2012 -
36 answers
Why are there forced air heating vents in the second floor of my small rowhouse? Won't the hot air just head upstairs and even it all out?
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posted by kinsey
on Nov 18, 2012 -
8 answers
Where can I (or can I?) order *one* heat changing coffee mug that displays one custom message when cold and another, slightly different custom message when filled with hot liquid? Google returns only "blank revealing custom image" mugs. Is this even possible? Maybe you can't put regular ink under changing ink? Screenprinting scientists: give me the scoop before I wear my googling fingers to the bone.
posted by lilnublet
on Nov 12, 2012 -
11 answers
My female dog goes into heat twice a year (although SHE IS SPAYED - there is a weird medical reason she still has a "cycle"). Any novel suggestions for keeping her from bleeding unmitigated?
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posted by Angel de Lune
on Nov 11, 2012 -
18 answers
Will my cats be okay in an unheated NYC apartment until we get electricity restored?
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posted by milarepa
on Nov 3, 2012 -
16 answers
Post-Sandy, my house may not have heat for two weeks. What can I do to keep my kids warm at night?
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posted by Andrhia
on Nov 2, 2012 -
42 answers
Help me analytical-types! Do I upgrade my current water heater to the GE Geospring Hybrid for practically free??
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posted by Thrillhouse
on Oct 11, 2012 -
8 answers
I need a mattress topper that will dampen the effect of my husband rolling over in bed without causing overheating. I like memory foam, but am worried it will be too hot, especially in summer. What would people recommend?
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posted by lollusc
on Sep 6, 2012 -
11 answers
I rented an apartment in Bonn on very short notice, and it turned out to be a loft. When he weather was cold it was ok, but once it got to 85 degrees it became unliveable.
Of course there is no ac, so me and my pregnant wife went to a hotel till it cools off.
Is there anything we can do regarding the rent? Do you think it's reasonable for someone to rent out a loft without mentioning that it is one? If I can't sleep in the apartment and he offers no solution but a fan, is this ok somehow?
I was referred to this guy through the institute we are visiting, so maybe the secretaries can make him pay if I have a case.
posted by Mai2k3
on Jul 27, 2012 -
16 answers
What would you put up for the interior walls of your man cave in the garage?
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posted by otto42
on Jul 26, 2012 -
27 answers
Within the last month, I've been diagnosed with two autoimmune disorders. I'm tired, everything hurts, and my life is pure insanity right now. What are your hacks for getting what you need when life simply isn't giving them to you? What about from the ones you love?
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posted by your mom's a sock puppet
on Jun 1, 2012 -
27 answers
It's the classic New York summer conundrum. How do I keep my loft bed cool when it lies ABOVE my window unit air conditioner?
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posted by manzanita
on May 29, 2012 -
20 answers
I want to attempt to sleep without turning on the air conditioning this summer, any lifehacking tips for training one's body to adapt to a 30°+ environment when sleeping?
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posted by querty
on May 2, 2012 -
46 answers
LocationFilter:
Is there a region in the US where it is consistently humid (~50%-70% humidity) and consistently cool (~60-80F) year-round that is a decent place to live and work?
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posted by Nanukthedog
on Apr 16, 2012 -
17 answers
What is the weather really like in Mexico in mid August? And will I be able to stand the humidity?!
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posted by schmoo
on Mar 11, 2012 -
12 answers
What is my best option for buying or rigging a portable heated blanket or other heating source?
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posted by quietshout
on Jan 22, 2012 -
13 answers
Missed the game itself, but noticed that in yesterdays outing the Lakers were wearing their home gold and the Heat were wearing black with the game in Miami. Why?
posted by drpynchon
on Jan 20, 2012 -
3 answers
The house I rent has forced hot air. There is a broken register on the side of the furnace which is stuck open, blowing hot air into my basement which I barely use. Can I tape this closed w/ some foil tape or do I need to replace the register? Or should I leave it open for some reason?
posted by pilibeen
on Dec 14, 2011 -
15 answers
If you are going to be out of the house for a few days, does it make any sense to turn the heat down? My engineering-OCD has been bugging me on this one.
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posted by shipbreaker
on Dec 2, 2011 -
18 answers
YANAD, but my doctor is stumped. Symptoms: Painful prickly needles, ashy skin, angry red hives. Appears at times of stress. More inside!
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posted by GilloD
on Nov 26, 2011 -
10 answers
Why does this happen and is it dangerous? When I heat anything in the microwave for about two minutes or longer, the timer/clock display casts a blur on the glass in front of the numbers, i.e. if the display says 2:30, the glass in front of the display will have a very blurred 2:30 on it. From the front it looks like the display itself is blurry, but if you stand at an angle to the side you can see how far back the numbers are from the glass in front of them. The blur will disappear after a few minutes. Should I be concerned?
posted by Nattie
on Nov 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Will adding a water tank to our propane heater help regulate the room temperature, or just suck up heat?
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posted by attercoppe
on Nov 17, 2011 -
8 answers
NYC renters filter, asking for a friend: calling 311 over repeated and frequent lack of heat and hot water isn't working, as the landlord is a flagrant scofflaw. A lawsuit seems to be the next step - any advice from others who've taken that step?
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posted by EmpressCallipygos
on Nov 8, 2011 -
9 answers
Say I run a 1000W oven in an air-conditioned home for 1 hour (using in the process 1kWh). How much power does a typical home A/C system require to remove the heat generated, all else being equal?
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posted by lohmannn
on Aug 1, 2011 -
14 answers
Any suggestions for ways to be a bit more stylish that are comfortable in high humidity, 80-90 degree weather?
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posted by abirdinthehand
on Jul 15, 2011 -
14 answers
Science Explanation needed: Trying to get a better understanding of 'temperature'. While discussing whether it's safe to eat from a non-stick pan I pointed out that Teflon doesn't start to break down until it hits around 300 degrees; if you kept the pan temp lower than that it should be fine. I was told that I'm wrong because 'temperature doesn't work that way'.
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posted by artof.mulata
on May 31, 2011 -
24 answers
Even though I have central air, my large and sunny room is too hot for my heat-sensitive self. What strategies can I employ in order to keep it more tolerable in this hot, humid Jersey summer?
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posted by rachaelfaith
on May 31, 2011 -
27 answers
I have a question about liquid cooling my PC, which I guess is not a mechanical question about the process as much as it is a physics question about the nature of heat transfer. I think.
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posted by kbanas
on May 31, 2011 -
12 answers
