I have a cast iron wood stove at my house that sort of looks like
this. I suck at getting a fire light in it reliably. Can you help figure out what flues and doors and vents to open and close and devise a process to always get a fire going?
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posted by neustile
on Nov 7, 2012 -
17 answers
I gave double red-blood-cells at the blood bank two and a half weeks ago and I've been having trouble running ever since then. I'm no one's elite runner but I was easily able to keep a 9.5 to 10 minute pace going for three miles and now I can't do that for a mile. How do I recover as quickly as possible?
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posted by octothorpe
on Sep 3, 2012 -
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Went to the doctor for extreme fatigue, breathlessness, hair thinning, joint pain, and irritability. Blood results show high iron. How do I advocate for myself properly during my upcoming appointments?
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posted by Eolienne
on Aug 29, 2012 -
19 answers
I want to buy a fabric steamer to iron curtains, but not sure which model to choose (details inside)
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posted by usertm
on Aug 11, 2012 -
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Which brands carry decent non iron slim fit dress shirts for Men (size -14.5 - 32/33)?
I have almost bought every single one I like at Brooks Brothers. Their fit is good but I am looking to shop from another brand so that I have more choice. Also I would prefer to go with a brand that has a good online store (hate going to the mall). Please note it has to be non iron. I am okay with BB prices but wouldn't mind learning about more reasonable options - Thanks!
posted by r2d2
on Jul 4, 2012 -
25 answers
I just finished sewing a
kimono-style bathrobe out of 100% woven cotton fabric. When it came out of the dryer, the belt, bottom hem, and front band were wrinkled enough that I had to iron them. Ironing a bathrobe is not what I signed up for! Short of taking the robe apart to put interfacing in to prevent wrinkles, is there anything I can do? In case it matters, I have a HE front-loading washer and the matching dryer; the robe was washed in warm water and dried on normal heat, then removed immediately. The fabric was washed once before being cut, and I was scrupulous about laying the pieces out on the grain.
posted by DrGail
on Jun 25, 2012 -
5 answers
What is this dryer mode? I have a Samsung dyer (DV4006) with various modes, two are "Iron" and "Rotary Iron". What is the difference?
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posted by tiamat
on May 14, 2012 -
2 answers
Which one of these supplements is most likely to increase body temperature (within normal range): iron supplement (100 mg), flaxseed oil (2 tablespoons), or prolonged release melatonin (2 mg)?
posted by leigh1
on Apr 24, 2012 -
7 answers
In the U.S., what options exist for a nearly immediate increase in hemoglobin levels (or iron) outside of a blood transfusion in a hospital?
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posted by who squared
on Nov 15, 2011 -
15 answers
Speaking of cast-iron skillets, I have two, and they worked brilliantly on a gas stove. But now that I have a flat-topped glass stove, they work less well because they're not perfectly flat. One is a bit
convexly rounded on the outside, so some of it gets hotter than the rest; the other is
concave on the outer bottom and sort of mounded on the inner bottom, so that oil pools around the edges, around the mound, if you can picture that. Both pans work great for baking stuff like cornbread, but not so good for steaks or such. So I've got two pans I love but now understand why I could buy them cheap at thrift shops.
Question: Is there any way to make the bottoms of these pans perfectly flat again so they'll cook well?
posted by fivesavagepalms
on Oct 20, 2011 -
8 answers
I just picked up a cast iron skillet from a thrift store and need help identifying the manufacturer/year, if possible.
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posted by punch_the_mayor
on Oct 20, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm trying to find window security bars that can be opened from the inside in the case of fire but can't seem to find a way to buy them.
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posted by slidell
on Oct 8, 2011 -
5 answers
In the absence of an abundance of easily burnable carbon-based fuels, how would you refine iron ore into iron or steel, and what byproducts would be released?
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posted by SpecialK
on Sep 18, 2011 -
11 answers
Cast iron pan question - did I ruin something at my host's house that I'm going to have to replace?
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posted by makethemost
on Jul 24, 2011 -
35 answers
I have oddles of iron oxide and I am not afraid to use it... so, I would like to do so and make ferrofluid.
Problem is, all instructions I have been able to find in my search thus far have provided directions in which I am obtaining my magnetic particles from an alternate source.
Can any of you Mefites help me come up with a recipe for ferrofluid success?
posted by caveat empress
on Jun 6, 2011 -
3 answers
Iron deficiency anemia causing sustained exhaustion and fuzzyheadedness. How can I treat the symptoms? (Underlying cause is undiagnosable so far and only worsening.)
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posted by sparrows
on Apr 21, 2011 -
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Left my stove burner on LOW for more than 24 hours; my roommate's cast-iron skillet was on it. Explosion narrowly averted, but the cast-iron skillet now powerfully smells metallic when it's heated.
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posted by greggish
on Dec 3, 2010 -
10 answers
Which garment steamer should I get, this
Rowenta, or this
Haan? Or something else altogether? Is there any advantage of having a metal head vs plastic? This is mostly for button-down shirts and dresses. I don't own an iron.
posted by rmless
on Oct 1, 2010 -
7 answers
I am trying to find ways that molten iron could produce sound, and hopefully musical sound.
things could be added to the molten iron, or effected by the heat it produces
does anyone have any idea's?
posted by frequently
on Jun 25, 2010 -
13 answers
FerritinFilter: I know YAN my doctor, but I'm supposed to have a septoplasty & turbinate reduction on Monday, and my ferritin is back to the very low end of normal. Ok to go?
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posted by anonymous
on May 14, 2010 -
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The future Mrs. and I recently came into possession of a Hi-Steam SVP-24 Steam Iron, unfortunately I can't figure out how the blasted thing works. Any mefites have any experience?
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posted by nulledge
on May 7, 2010 -
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I just threw out a whole batch of quinoa, and I'm not that bad a cook. Best tips and advice on mastering this staple?
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posted by lonefrontranger
on Feb 12, 2010 -
34 answers
Blood donation question: how long does it take to fully recover from donating blood? Yesterday was the first time I've ever donated..some questions....
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posted by dmbfan93
on Jan 28, 2010 -
35 answers
I need to buy a bunch of iron or steel discs (but not stainless steel). Having trouble finding them.
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posted by squarehead
on Jan 8, 2010 -
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I seem to be perpetually anemic, but my doc does not support my continuing to supplement with iron beyond bringing my lab numbers into the very low end of normal. Experiences, advice?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2009 -
20 answers
How do I press/iron a woman's business pant suit? Am I supposed to iron out the creases?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2009 -
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I've 'inherited' at least 50kg of some sort of ferrous filings in one large can, and one cotton/burlap bag. What should be done with them? Can I just take them to the dump? Should they go to some scrap metal depot?
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posted by csmason
on Sep 28, 2009 -
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paraphrased, asking on behalf of 9yo neice...
"Werewolves get hurt by silver bullets, vampires get hurt by sunlight and wooden stakes. Faeries get hurt by iron; but what about steel, which is sort of iron and sort of not?" What are the (fictional) rules for this?
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posted by bartleby
on Jun 9, 2009 -
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I've talked to my GP and done my own research but just can't seem to come up with a reason as to why eating a lot of iron-rich food would make me groggy.
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posted by krisak
on Apr 24, 2009 -
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Looking for suggestions on how to treat iron deficiency anemia secondary to Crohn's Disease. Problem: Iron supplements make me constipated, and last time it got so bad I wound up in hospital. Any suggestions on how to get iron without getting 'blocked up'? I need to take in a lot of iron -fast-
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posted by gilsonal
on Sep 5, 2008 -
19 answers
I am looking for a bicycle floor pump that is particularly slim, suitable for packing inside a
Trico Iron case with my road bike for air travel. The pump I have now is too fat in one dimension.
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posted by thewalrus
on Aug 18, 2008 -
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