I suck at sewing. I'd like to be able to mend my own clothes, but this isn't enough of an issue for me to buy / support a sewing machine. How can I get better?
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posted by l33tpolicywonk
on Aug 8, 2010 -
10 answers
What are the logistics involved in back-country camping / backpacking (CA specific)?
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posted by jnnla
on Aug 4, 2010 -
20 answers
It seems the ac-adapter plug thingy (i.e. the cigarette lighter) doesn't work in my car. I suspect a blown fuse. I have neither the time nor the inclination to take it in to get fixed if I can do it myself. Halp?
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posted by Stewriffic
on Jun 29, 2010 -
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Crafters, please help. What I'm trying to do is apparently called "applique" and "embroidering," as part of a quilt project. I'm totally clueless and kinda need to finish today.
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posted by slidell
on May 22, 2010 -
10 answers
Need some great, beginner-level books on fishing. Bonus points if they're in Spanish.
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posted by Ys
on May 17, 2010 -
2 answers
Mold -- Is it possible to eliminate mold as part of a home rehab project without hiring an all-out mold professional? Will it be sufficient to remove all the drywall, scrub and bleach the wood behind (or replace anything damaged), and stop the sources of water intrusion? Did you deal with mold as part of a major fixer-upper?
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posted by slidell
on Apr 19, 2010 -
13 answers
Wait, grownups aren't supposed to wear torn jeans and ironic t-shirts to work?? Why can't I wear uggs/chucks with my "smart pant suit"? How do adults dress?? (long)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 2, 2010 -
25 answers
I'm building a model and I have a few questions about applying decals. I have a bit of experience with this, but could use some pointers for my specific issue. Read on!
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posted by kbanas
on Dec 8, 2009 -
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What is a good reference for learning to build a house? I need to get a basic grasp of things like building codes and best practices for electrical wiring, plumbing, roofing, etc.
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posted by bengarland
on Nov 22, 2009 -
11 answers
In softball/baseball, what areas of responsibility do the different umpire positions have? What tips or tricks should I know when I'm umpiring on the field?
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posted by CancerMan
on Oct 20, 2009 -
11 answers
I am clueless in the laundry room. I know nothing about stain removal and very little about sorting, what settings to use on my washer, what needs to air-dry, how to prevent things from shrinking, etc. Teach me how to do laundry like a grownup!
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posted by beandip
on Sep 19, 2009 -
30 answers
Lazy Last Minute Dinner Help: So I forgot it was my turn to cook dinner and all I have in the house are some scraps of cooked meat (chicken, lamb) and a bottle of Loyd Grossman's pre-made Korma sauce. How can I jazz this up while using up the scraps in my cupboard? Preferably stuff I can add while it simmers?
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posted by The Whelk
on Aug 30, 2009 -
6 answers
What's the best way to brute-force a microSD card into my new Blackberry (that apparently has a defective slot.)
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posted by frenetic
on Aug 17, 2009 -
5 answers
What is the easiest way to share data from MySql to a web page on Windows
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posted by kewlio
on Aug 4, 2009 -
4 answers
What are some good resources for learning to work with old tyres - crafting them into products and designs?
+or could you explain the basic processes?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Jul 31, 2009 -
7 answers
I recently moved to Phoenix and am lucky enough to have a swimming pool in my backyard. It's perfect for water aerobics but not so much for swimming, as one end of the pool is much shallower than the other. I'm looking for good instructional water aerobics videos. Any suggestions? I haven't found much on the web so I'm ok with buying something if it's highly recommended.
posted by alist
on Jul 2, 2009 -
7 answers
How does one become a Traffic School teacher in California? I think it's a wonderful institution (which makes drivers here better) and I'd like to be a part of it.
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posted by Rash
on Jun 10, 2009 -
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I'm a girl with very fine, very straight, waist-length hair and for the past few weeks I've been abiding by a self-imposed rule where I do not wear it the same way two days in a row. I'm looking for ideas for hair-styles and, preferably, links to videos that explain how to do them.
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posted by Juliet Banana
on Jun 8, 2009 -
9 answers
How can two people bend rebar against their throats? In addition to a video link, there's
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posted by lhauser
on Apr 3, 2009 -
11 answers
FlickrFilter: What can I read to better understand Flickr and get more out of it? Where is the manual?
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posted by pbh
on Mar 21, 2009 -
9 answers
The grocery store no longer supplies my regular brand of rice milk. Tips or suggestions for making my own?
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posted by kamelhoecker
on Jan 27, 2009 -
7 answers
What kind of clothing should I wear to de-emphasize my wide shoulders and muscular arms?
I am a 25-year old female, and I have a very muscular upper body. I don't lift weights or anything, but my shoulders and arms have just always been defined. People in the street ask me if I am a professional swimmer. I am becoming very self-conscious of my shoulders and arms, and wondering what kind of tops would work for me. I already know that spaghetti straps are a no-no.
Also, no matter where I buy tops, they are ALL too short, because I also have a long torso. So, I am constantly flashing my stomach, there is always that thin strip of skin visible between my top and my pants. Please help!
posted by esolo
on Jan 25, 2009 -
36 answers
This is
Mr. Messy. My 5 year-old son wants to be Mr. Messy for Halloween. Any ideas on how to make this costume?
posted by Sassyfras
on Oct 13, 2008 -
20 answers
You've moved to a town very remote from any of your established social circles: you have no best nor casual friends nor any romantic relationships. You go into one or more meetings of utter strangers with whom you know you share some common interest (OneBrick, a Mefi meetup, a Meetup.Com thing, or something else entirely). What do you do — specifically, pretend I've got Asperger's here (no offense to those who do) — to take things from the level of "just an amiable conversation" to an actual friendship?
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posted by WCityMike
on Sep 25, 2008 -
27 answers
Help clean my clock! I need suggestions on how to safely remove the convex glass on a vintage ad clock in order to clean the inside and get the bugs and dirt out, then reassemble it.
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posted by kuppajava
on Sep 25, 2008 -
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I've unexpectedly found myself playing timpani for a local open orchestra. Any tips on tuning/technique?
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posted by primer_dimer
on Sep 25, 2008 -
6 answers
What should my first programming language be, if I just want to have
fun? And what are good books or websites for learning said language?
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posted by papayaninja
on Aug 17, 2008 -
45 answers
Can anyone offer me some suggestions for how to make a relatively inexpensive sound trap (i.e. like those echo reducers that large auditoriums have). Info about materials, shapes, etc. would be helpful.
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posted by n8stew
on Aug 9, 2008 -
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I'm looking for recommendations for guide/how to/self help books that have a casual, up-beat style without compromising the authority of the text. Do you have any?
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posted by Ookseer
on Aug 4, 2008 -
7 answers
Connecting with your own wireless access point (AP) to another one that provides access to the Internet -- help me figure out the basics here.
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posted by kchristidis
on Apr 19, 2008 -
6 answers
A series of interrelated mental and physical illnesses turned my life (and the time I spent in law school) into what can best be described as an out-of-body experience. Four years later, I'm beginning to come out of it--I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it's not an oncoming train. It's pretty obvious (to me, if not to a few people who believe in me and/or my talents) that finding a position at a firm is out of the question. Which leaves another question: am I out of my mind to think that I can, via the magic of another graduate degree, reposition myself and get the career I'd hoped for before the psychological bottom fell out?
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posted by t2urner
on Feb 9, 2008 -
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