Cohabiting couples, how do you handle the housework? Is there a clear distinction between your mess and their mess?
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posted by emelenjr
on May 4, 2012 -
52 answers
I am a recovering hoarder who still has a tendency to cheer herself up with Stuff. What are some good presents or treats that won't lead to me increasing the level of
kipple in my life? And how do you deal with decluttering when things feel pointless?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 14, 2012 -
22 answers
My 10 month old daughter is at the age where she will be more interested in ripping up wrapping paper than the gifts she will get this Christmas. So, in that spirit, what baby-safe things can I set up for her that she'll really want on the 25th, messes be damned?
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posted by Alison
on Dec 9, 2011 -
18 answers
I absolutely suck at keeping organised, clean and tidy. I can't go on living in a mess until the moment when I snap and spend two days cleaning everything. Any tips that have helped former messy people, stuff accumulators or those who just can't be bothered stay on top of everything?
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posted by mippy
on Nov 3, 2010 -
45 answers
I need suggestions for gentle, preferably clever or humorous signs reminding people to help keep the break room clean.
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posted by nickmark
on Sep 29, 2010 -
31 answers
So, I have an electric oven, and I sometimes make pizza by simply putting it directly on the grate inside. That means, of course, some cheese falls on the bottom of the oven, which I then have to clean. I was thinking about putting in a baking sheet to catch that stuff, but I was wondering if it will affect cooking time? Or increase power usage or something? The coil is at the bottom of the stove.
posted by wild like kudzu
on Jun 5, 2010 -
21 answers
Kid stuck a piece of duct tape to the back of a DVD (technically, Wii Optical Disc), best way to clean the glue off?
posted by ConstantineXVI
on Feb 24, 2010 -
18 answers
Green FlavorIce exploded in my freezer. It's disgusting. It's been there for years. How do I clean it?
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posted by kmtiszen
on Jan 28, 2010 -
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My roommate is trying to get together with the girl I'm semi-secretly dating. What am I supposed to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2009 -
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Cat fanciers: is there a convenient way to keep dried bits of food from getting on the wall next to the cat food dishes?
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posted by kosmonaut
on Jan 22, 2009 -
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My 7 month old cat won't stop knocking over flower vases when we're out of the house. How can I get him to understand that knocking stuff over is bad?
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posted by RobertFrost
on Mar 25, 2008 -
28 answers
How can I safely remove candle wax from metal baking sheets so that a) the surfaces of the baking sheets don't get scratched, and b) they're food-safe again?
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posted by mudpuppie
on Feb 14, 2008 -
17 answers
What's the sticky glutinous gunk I get on the bottom of the pan when I try to fry rice?
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posted by YamwotIam
on Dec 17, 2007 -
23 answers
The covering power of French wall paint rivals the covering power of egg whites. The British paint we bought for €_BIGNUMBER has the covering power of clotted cream but goes on as thickly. What do Europeans do about getting decent interior paint?
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posted by jet_silver
on Jul 29, 2007 -
4 answers
I burned some quince on my stovetop. The sugar from the fruit makes the stickiest black goo when burned. Do I have any chance of getting it off?
posted by gorgor_balabala
on Jan 11, 2007 -
11 answers
My house is a mess. It's out of control. No matter what we do, we can't seem to keep it under control for any period of time. We don't have systems for organizing our stuff. Laundry, dishes, bills, garage, the whole nine yards.
How do I find a way to keep the house in order?
Bonus points: we've got 3 children.
posted by GernBlandston
on Jul 20, 2005 -
32 answers
