Is there software that can capture real time video feed from another computers screen on your home network?
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posted by Bacillus
on Jan 21, 2012 -
9 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
After buying a home we are stumped on how to design it and get ideas on living rooms, bath, etc.
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posted by pakora1
on Jan 15, 2012 -
12 answers
This past year, we bought a house. A month or two later my wife sold her house. We'd really hoped we could sell the house first, obviously, but it was a bad market and we were in a rush get the home (my wife's house was in another state). So now we both have a0 large mortgage and a large chunk of cash. We're trying to figure out what to do now.
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posted by nosh, daven, shtup
on Jan 9, 2012 -
39 answers
I started a new job a month ago. I like my job and I like my co-workers, but what I would really like is to work from home. When should I ask or should I ask at all?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2012 -
11 answers
Looking to buy/acquire a puppy in (North) London. I am worried about vaccinations etc. and have some questions about ethics of the whole thing. Can I get a puppy from a shelter? Or should I feel happy about paying for one from a 'good' home through a website?
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posted by bollockovnikov
on Jan 9, 2012 -
22 answers
This Christmas we were told by my Dad that he will be giving us his house when he moves out of state. It doesn't have a functioning kitchen (no sink, just a fridge and a microwave and he washes his dishes in a tub with water from the bathroom) The house has charm, and there could be plumbing problems and it's also in a dicey neighborhood. So my question is this:
What do we do with this house? Fix it up enough to live in it for the price of utilities and taxes for a few years so we can go back to school? Try to sell it without even fixing it (we'd get maybe $20,000). Fix it up and become landlords after living there for a few years?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 8, 2012 -
13 answers
Team A vs. Team B. Which is the home team if listed like this? I have seen conflicting opinions. Is there a standard in the US? Is it different in other countries? Does it differ by sport?
posted by JohnnyGunn
on Jan 8, 2012 -
16 answers
What's the best way to record audio (or video) of myself sleeping? Yes, ideally, eight hours of low-quality audio in one shot.
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posted by stroke_count
on Jan 6, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm looking for ideas/resources on maximizing a small house's space for a family of four.
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posted by po822000
on Jan 5, 2012 -
31 answers
It is often said (by presumably reputable sources, such as
FHA), that you can afford a house payment that equals 28% - 35% of your pre-tax salary. This seems like an astonishing large amount of money to me -- it's almost 2x what I pay now in rent. Even considering the tax deduction, how can this be right, in this day and age of low housing appreciation rates?
posted by yarly
on Jan 4, 2012 -
35 answers
Do we, as unique special snowflakes, really need to use a buyer's agent? My husband and I are at a crossroads about whether to work with one or try to do without. Inside, I give a ton of personal details and you tell me who is right and who is wrong!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2011 -
24 answers
If I have the option, is it more advantageous for me to close on a house (tax wise) in 2011 or 2012?
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posted by batcrazy
on Dec 20, 2011 -
11 answers
Where can I buy 50W equivalent LED lights that work outdoors, operate at 120V, and are of the standard base type? I simply cannot find a bulb that meets all three criteria!
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posted by The Hyacinth Girl
on Dec 18, 2011 -
5 answers
We are going out of town and using a housesitting service that we found through the interwebs. A friend told us that we absolutely must set up some sort of surveillance. I'm really torn.
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posted by emilyclaire
on Dec 14, 2011 -
14 answers
Would I know if this is as good as it gets? I know I've got it pretty good, better than most I bet...but I feel a little, I don't know, perhaps unsettled. But maybe that isn't even the right way to describe it - physically it's more liked stressed with a side order of tired. How do you know when you're at the top of your game and when you are in the place that is best for you and your family?
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posted by YukonQuirm
on Dec 13, 2011 -
14 answers
Antiques Metafiltershow: Can you help me identify any of these wild, weird, artsy household features?
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posted by raztaj
on Dec 13, 2011 -
4 answers
I am planning a project for a new years party involving over a hundred speakers of assorted size and Ohm values , Basically the idea is to stack all the speakers to cover an entire wall of a room and wire them all up to an amplifier(s?) what would be the best way to wire them?
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posted by 70klicks
on Dec 12, 2011 -
8 answers
Help me understand the national electric code with regard to rewiring and updating several rooms in my 1940s-era house.
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posted by JohnFredra
on Dec 6, 2011 -
8 answers
As a owner of a brand new house, I am deluged by offers in the mail for various forms of insurance, protection, or coverage for my home (examples: mortgage insurance, water line coverage). What forms of coverage/insurance are a good idea to purchase, and which are unnecessary?
posted by Deathalicious
on Nov 30, 2011 -
15 answers
After sorting through a castle of boxes, I discovered hundreds and hundreds of loose photographs. The photographs vary in size from
3 x 5 to 8 x 10 and even a few 10 x13's. I have many albums, and they are full. I have several photograph boxes, also full. I would like to display as many as I can without being obnoxious but I'm looking for fresh ideas. What are some interesting, space saving artistic ways I can use and display my sea of memories?
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posted by gypseefire
on Nov 26, 2011 -
10 answers
My house is worth $100K less than I bought it for. I have trouble making payments. Is there anything i can do?
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posted by digividal
on Nov 16, 2011 -
26 answers
Outdoor security camera system for a residence. Any potential legal issues to consider?
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posted by wongcorgi
on Nov 10, 2011 -
2 answers
Is a home inspector worth it to find out what deferred maintenance must be done immediately in an inherited house that I'm not selling right away? I'm thinking of getting one just to solve the deferred maintenance issues of an inherited house.
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posted by Rosie M. Banks
on Nov 8, 2011 -
16 answers
What I have: a MacBook Pro running iTunes. What I need: some speakers and a way to get the music into the other rooms of a small house.
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posted by 5Q7
on Nov 7, 2011 -
24 answers
Converting my home from fuel oil to natural gas heating - how to do it? My 1890s house is heated with radiators and run on fuel oil - which has been steadily getting more and more expensive. I have natural gas already running to the house for appliances and water heating.
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posted by waylaid
on Nov 2, 2011 -
13 answers
How to best reach an agreement on a fair settlement percentage after the sale of our family home?
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posted by zenpop
on Oct 25, 2011 -
19 answers
What's the best way to replace the toilet seat on a one-piece Kohler toilet? I can't reach the back of the seat mounts -- everything is enclosed.
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posted by lgandme0717
on Oct 18, 2011 -
4 answers
Is there a way to find out who own's a house? There was a house for rent about a year ago that my girlfriend and I liked the look/price of a lot, but it got filled before we sought any information. Is there some way to be notified if this house comes up for rent again without knocking on the door and asking the renters? My apologies if this is an obvious thing most adults know.
posted by Corduroy
on Oct 17, 2011 -
6 answers
Hi
I have a Panasonic VT30 65" plasma and I'm excited about the release of a video game next week. I'd like to celebrate by cashing in some amazon gift cards and adding better sound.
Challenges:
*My bedroom is small, so this stuff has to be low profile.
*I only want to spend a few hundred dollars. Let's say $300-800. I'll upgrade some future day.
I think a standalone receiver is not a sensible option but I'll consider it. Maybe a soundbar with sub is the way to go? If a soundbar really can simulate surround, that's great. If I have to go multispeakers they will have to be low profile.
Thanks for reading. People probably ask this all the time but my search results were pretty poor!
posted by DesmondDoomsday
on Oct 13, 2011 -
8 answers
I have just bought a home and want to remodel both bathrooms and paint interior before I move in. I got two bids and both were about the same. The companies both have good reviews on Angie's list and are the same size, so this makes me feel ok about the price estimated. That said, the price quoted is still a bit more than what I expected so I am wondering what suggestions people have for managing and bringing down costs.
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posted by dottiechang
on Oct 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Please help me choose a new printer for my Mac-based home office. My current printer is a
Brother DCP 7020 black and white laser printer I got in, I think, 2005, and it finally seems to be about to go. I need good and fast duplex printing, a decent flatbed scanner, and good/fast photocopying. Should I move to inkjet?? Should I get something with wireless networking?? More specifics within!
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posted by pupstocks
on Oct 1, 2011 -
8 answers
Baseboards - Stained or Painted? My boyfriend and I are buying a house, and the builder has installed lovely paneled wood interior doors. He said that he would like to stain them to match the cabinets (a medium stain called "spice") and will also stain the baseboards. I love the look of the stained doors, but am concerned the baseboards might look...I don't know, old fashioned or something. Does anyone have stained baseboards, and do you love or hate them? Also, if we later decide to paint them white, how much of a pain is that?
posted by odayoday
on Sep 29, 2011 -
18 answers
Best practices for moving computer and printer into living area without it looking terrible?
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posted by Fairchild
on Sep 27, 2011 -
19 answers
When buying your first house, how much did you budget for decor/paint/furniture/etc right up front?
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posted by ohsnapdragon
on Sep 27, 2011 -
24 answers
