My grandmother is sharp, independent, and in good health. but she's beginning to need a walker for long periods upright. What gift could help her function better around the house? [more inside]
posted by ormondsacker on Nov 11, 2009 - 21 answers

LaptopSetUpFilter: Between my wife and I, we have two laptops that spend unequal amounts of time in different rooms. We can't seem to figure out a system where laptops and cords and everything else get strung around between two rooms. Advice/personal experiences requested. [more inside]
posted by SNWidget on Jul 23, 2009 - 21 answers

Tonight I need to buy a wooden walking cane in NYC tonight. It's supposed to be sturdy and not retractable. The grip doesn't matter. Any ideas where I can buy one? The average places like KMart and Duane Reade seem to offer only aluminum and fiberglass canes.
posted by I-baLL on Jul 1, 2009 - 6 answers

We use clinical software that uses a MS SQL database. It has a five million records weighing in at 40 GB. The software doesn't have a mobility option but we need one. The company has it on their feature request list but its at least 3-5 years away. HELP. [more inside]
posted by bleucube on May 29, 2008 - 20 answers

My 13 year old pooch was diagnosed with spondylosis and, arthritis yesterday and I'm kinda at a loss. He's been prescribed something for the pain but he needs help with some other problems related to his condition. [more inside]
posted by squeak on May 10, 2007 - 10 answers

How difficult would it be to find places to lease on which to put a house made of ISO containers? [more inside]
posted by reventlov on Mar 9, 2007 - 12 answers

Haunted House near Providence, RI? [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Oct 15, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm looking into a power scooter for my mom, and I'm realizing pretty quickly that I have no idea what I should be looking for. What makes one better than the other? [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on Oct 9, 2006 - 10 answers