My housemate doesn't clean up, like ever. How can I do to make things work, or at least more bearable? [more inside]
posted by dunkadunc on Nov 16, 2009 - 39 answers

I need to remove this broken trash compactor. Does anyone know how to get it out? [more inside]
posted by GregX3 on Nov 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Can you help my household kick the plastic habit? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Oct 30, 2009 - 34 answers

Need help with talavera tile installation on oil impregnated plywood. [more inside]
posted by leafwoman on Oct 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Use a freestanding grill in an outdoor kitchen island? [more inside]
posted by monkeybutt on Oct 25, 2009 - 2 answers

I am doing a kitchen remodel and need to pick out cabinet hardware. I have looked at pulls from Ikea that cost $10/pair and look identical to ones from higher-end manufacturers that sell for $20-$40 each. That is a huge difference in price. I am wondering, could anyone tell me if it is worth the difference? What is the reason for the huge price difference? Do the ones from Ikea look terrble after a few years? I am spending a lot of money on this kitchen remodel and don't want to skimp on this if it makes a difference -- but I also don't want to throw away hundreds of dollars on hardware if the pulls from Ikea will be just as good.
posted by modernist1 on Oct 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Looking for a contractor in Madison, WI to get an estimate on a kitchen remodel. [more inside]
posted by echo target on Oct 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Kitchen trash cans that can withstand a crafty and dextrous cat? [more inside]
posted by alex.dudley on Oct 12, 2009 - 24 answers

What's the best breadmaker available in Canada? [more inside]
posted by Proginoskes on Oct 12, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the deal with my gas stove? [more inside]
posted by zembla3 on Oct 1, 2009 - 8 answers

Please help me find the perfect oatmeal container. [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Sep 18, 2009 - 9 answers

Should I buy a monstrously powerful ice-crushing carrot-liquifying nut-pulverizing fruit-vaporizing circuit-breaker-throwing uber-blender? Why? And which one? [more inside]
posted by madmethods on Sep 3, 2009 - 26 answers

Why are things suddenly starting to go bad/sour/rotten in my fridge much sooner than they used to? [more inside]
posted by CommonSense on Aug 25, 2009 - 18 answers

Flooring-filter: Talk to me about linoleum in general, and Marmoleum brand linoleum in particular. Is it nice? Is it DIY-able? What should I know before choosing it for our kitchen? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Aug 24, 2009 - 8 answers

What did I botch when reconnecting the pipes under my kitchen sink, causing them to start leaking? Picture included below, with the leak indicated. [more inside]
posted by swrittenb on Aug 23, 2009 - 14 answers

DIY Seltzer: We love seltzer/sparkling water at my house. We buy lots of it from the store. This seems wasteful. I've seen other questions asking about CO2 etc, but I'm interested in knowing what your experience has been with certain vendors/equipment. [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Aug 7, 2009 - 15 answers

Two left feet and some bright kitchen gift ideas.... [more inside]
posted by puckish on Jul 29, 2009 - 11 answers

Safety cover for the garbage disposal (i.e., whirling propeller that might chop off my fingers). [more inside]
posted by ms.codex on Jul 27, 2009 - 19 answers

Electric-start gas oven unable to reach over 250 F (121 C) degrees--any way to fix or time to replace? [more inside]
posted by erin_trying on Jul 27, 2009 - 8 answers

What perforated kitchen implement is used for soaking leaves, etc.? [more inside]
posted by adipocere on Jul 6, 2009 - 11 answers

I am looking for a kitchen mascot: a cast iron pig with a cute face. Help me find one to purchase. This one would be perfect.
posted by B-squared on Jul 5, 2009 - 8 answers

I can't repair our icemaker because nothing seems to be wrong with it, with the glaring exception that it does not make any ice. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Jul 2, 2009 - 4 answers

Corningware broke inside hot oven. Oil/grease caked on everywhere. No self-cleaning mechanism. No oven hood. No idea what to do. Help! [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Jun 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Are there any decent online restaurant supply stores? [more inside]
posted by Tu13es on Jun 26, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm thinking about selling (or renting) my condo. My kitchen and bathrooms are out of date with formica counter tops, old looking appliances and ugly flooring. I know that other condos in my complex that are on the market have been updated with more contemporary looks, but they also look like they've been on the market for a while. What would cause the place to sell faster? Spending the money to update it or reducing the asking price by whatever amount I'd put into a remodel?
posted by willnot on Jun 10, 2009 - 13 answers

Where can I buy glass bottles with corks? Prefer to buy in person, Twin Cities area. [more inside]
posted by gimonca on Jun 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I buy a lot of jam jars in London, for cheap? [more inside]
posted by Sijeka on Jun 1, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I safely clean a very stinky glass dish with plastic Tupperware-style lid that sat out on the counter for days after holding smoked mackerel? [more inside]
posted by cadge on May 26, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I take care that when I'm reheating glass jars of frozen sauce (or any food) on the stove, they won't shatter? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena on May 25, 2009 - 25 answers

As I've become more and more interested in cooking my satisfaction with my electric inductive cooktop has gone proportionately down. I scored an awesome deal on a used gas cooktop on Craigslist and now I need to hook it up. I'm fairly handy, if not very experienced, but my brother-in-law will be helping and he's very competent. Please, no advice to hire a professional. I've researched the safety aspect of this and I'm confident that we can handle this safely. [more inside]
posted by jluce50 on May 18, 2009 - 19 answers

Clogged kitchen sink, what can I try next? [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi on May 12, 2009 - 11 answers

My cast-iron Dutch oven is hopelessly gunky. What's the best way to clean it? [more inside]
posted by non sum qualis eram on May 9, 2009 - 22 answers

What is this sticky residue on my tea kettle? [more inside]
posted by emd3737 on May 9, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a 1950s KitchenAid mixer (model-3A), and the motor's dead. It's a great mixer. Is it worth it to get it fixed? How would I do that?
posted by Household Tipster on May 5, 2009 - 14 answers

Chef's Choice electric knife sharpener? What model do you have, and do you recommend it?
posted by markcmyers on May 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Planning our wedding registry. What's your most favorite kitchen /cooking item? Do have a utensil, tool, pot or pan that you LOVE to use and couldn't imagine cooking without? [more inside]
posted by kdern on Apr 27, 2009 - 85 answers

What are your favourite kitchen and pantry management tricks to avoid the waste of food and money? [more inside]
posted by orange swan on Mar 28, 2009 - 34 answers

What are the dangers and benefits of non stick cookware (teflon/generic teflon type)? It's obviously healthier to cook without using lots of oil, but I've heard rumors of health problems such as cancer being linked to long term use of non stick pans. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Mar 22, 2009 - 21 answers

Is it worth the trouble to vent our range hood outside? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 20, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm looking for ideas for a kitchen organization solution. [more inside]
posted by DonSlice on Mar 4, 2009 - 11 answers

We moved to a new shack in September. I say "shack," because the house had been neglected for 20+ years, it had no floor (!), a moldy bathroom, and a kitchen that had been constructed by an unskilled amateur cabinetmaker. So, a new kitchen was in order, and I arrogated to myself the role of kitchen architect. Mostly good choices were made, but I made a big mistake in measuring space for a downdraft ventilator for our cooktop, making it difficult to install a downdraft ventilator without using bulky ductwork on a highly visible side of our house. [more inside]
posted by Izzy on Mar 2, 2009 - 6 answers

how can i get better at washing dishes by hand? i am inefficient (it takes me lots of time, energy and water). my results are not always sparkling (some of the stuff i wash ends up kinda greasy). i am clumsy too (i feel like i break a wine glass every few sessions). also, i am rarely motivated to wash (in part because i'm objectively bad), so i also need some kind of kick in the pants in that regard too. [more inside]
posted by k7lim on Feb 25, 2009 - 27 answers

What sex is my kitchen tap? [more inside]
posted by domeheid on Feb 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend (or even find one) a kitchen inventory application? My wife wants to keep a basic inventory of the stuff that's in the pantry and fridge. [more inside]
posted by sycophant on Feb 15, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to sell baked goods via the Internet. Do I have to prepare them in a commercial kitchen, or can I make them at home?
posted by Dansaman on Feb 10, 2009 - 11 answers

Proper care for a butcher block? [more inside]
posted by oh really on Jan 28, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm prepared to design it myself, but I'm interested in a spectacularly type-set/laid out kitchen poster that has common conversions and equivalents on it (Cup/Gallon, that sort of thing). Anyone seen something heart stopping?
posted by Alex McP on Jan 14, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm looking to spend a good amount of money on a chef's knife in the near future, and haven't found a good discussion of the difference between an 8" and 10" knife. What are the salient differences? [more inside]
posted by lhputtgrass on Jan 11, 2009 - 21 answers

What should I do with five pounds of failed peanut brittle? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Dec 19, 2008 - 10 answers

What are some puzzling kitchen gadgets to mystify my mother-in-law with? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on Dec 10, 2008 - 38 answers