I'm interested in jobs where you go to some possibly unpleasant place, work really hard and come back flush. [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 29 answers

How would I go about buying gold? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Uses for mineral oil, and (why) is it 'banned in europe'? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2008 - 32 answers

Can anyone show me some articles or books that explain or theorize why gasoline prices are so much more expensive than a decade, two decades ago? I'm a bit dense, so concise is ideal. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 19 answers

How can I clean the plastic of a cellphone that has become matte again without ruining it? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 4 answers

Does it take longer to fill up a gas tank when the price goes up by 25%? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 13 answers

What fundamental differences keep the US from nationalizing and/or heavily regulating the oil industry as a whole, much like electricity has been regulated? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 17 answers

What are the top 3 things I can do this year to avoid consuming non-renewable resources? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 32 answers

Which approach really burns more heating oil - keeping the house at a constant medium temperature (say, 64 degrees) or keeping it very low most of the time (58-60) but bringing it up to a higher temperature (say, 66 degrees) once or twice a day? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 11 answers

(Oil Heat) - Getting a new oil burner / furnace. (1) How much should it cost, including installation, for a new oil furnace that's at least pretty good/efficient? (We've gotten one estimate, so far, for $10,000 (!) $11,000 for antifreeze pipe system.) What's the cost for the equipment vs cost of labor? (2) The $10K was for a System 2000. Is the System 2000 really that good? Anyone have one? How much did it cost? How much did it reduce your heating bills? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 6 answers

Why are oil companies making so much money? [more inside]
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm trying to visualize the amount of oil the world has consumed since 1900 and, just for fun, how much there is left ...using bodies of water as a reference. [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a great short educational cartoon about oil and petroleum that may or may not have been posted in the blue a long time ago, definitely elsewhere on the net. My extensive searching has uncovered nothing and someone else may simply remember the title. It was 50's cartoony, obviously biased in favor of the industry, but seemed scientifically accurate. Any clue?
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 7 answers

Where to find a replacement oil pressure switch for 1980 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 6 answers

What should I fry? Give me your favorite fried food ideas. [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 52 answers

Best way to mitigate effects of potential peak oil and global warming issues without looking like a nutjob? CYOA in a realistic manner? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 12 answers

Chocolaterie-filter: Is it possible to replace cocos fat with some other household-fat in an emergency? What's the best replacement (≈ least damaging)? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 7 answers

I have just been given a load of fresh chillies by a colleague at work. Apart from using them in a Chilli or a curry not really sure what else to use them for. One thought I have had is make a chilli sauce. Any tips on the best way to make a chilli sauce?
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - 10 answers

my mom wants an oil sprayer or mister that works. she doesn't care if it mists finely or sprays more roughly, but she wants a personal recommendation of one that keeps working (she had a misto and a generic brand and they both stopped working, despite cleaning). that, of course, is why i'm posting the question here rather than doing a web search. thoughts?
posted on Nov 9, 2007 - 2 answers

Is there anything that individuals can do to bring down the price of oil? If gas and oil were rationed would that bring down prices? Will high prices or shortages make rationing necessary? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 27 answers

The oil we use today was made from a biomass from a certain era. When was it, and how long was that era? [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2007 - 7 answers

I could paint that. Couldn't I? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 40 answers

Is there any one definitive, super-evocative portrait of life on on offshore oil rig? Preferably with lots of oh-cool gnarly imagery? ....that I can buy on DVD, download from iTunes or GUBA or torrent, etc? I know there are lots that sort of fit the bill, but I'm looking for extra transportive, extra in-depth cool treatments. Also of interest: looks at life on aircraft carriers, antarctic base stations, etc. I'm into transportive experiences of living in really artificial (and preferably somewhat high-tech) environments. Very XY chromosome I guess...
posted on Sep 28, 2007 - 19 answers

I have a really squeaky printer. I tried WD-40, but the squeakiness comes back. One of my engineering friends suggested that I needed something similar to sewing machine oil, but perhaps a little thicker, since the gears are plastic. Any ideas on what kind of lubricant I should get? And where I could get it? Aside from the squeakiness, this REALLY is a good printer (Canon MP130), and I really don't want to get another one.
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 14 answers

I know relatively nothing about olive oil except that my local grocery stores sell overpriced crap. Can you recommend a good oil that's available online from a reputable source? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 15 answers

What would cause my face to...smell? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2007 - 11 answers

Does fish oil last like any other oil? [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 6 answers

We have oil heat, but as you might expect in the middle of summer's dog days, we are not using it. So why do I periodically get a very strong smell of oil? This seems to have just begun in the last few days - at least I didn't notice it before. I checked the basement oil tank, no visible leaks and there is no strong smell down there. There have been no recent deliveries of oil that would explain this. Thanks for any help.
posted on Aug 7, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I get a stain out of a silk tie? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 11 answers

Investing to benefit from Peak Oil while entering retirement. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2007 - 31 answers

Carpal tunnel relief question and a request for an Atlanta-area specialist. [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2007 - 15 answers

Lets just say that the U.S. decided to stop burning hydrocarbons (oil, coal, natural gas) completely for environmental reasons. Lets say that everything went electric. Cars, Power Plants, factories, everything. How many nuclear plants (using current technology) would we need to produce? Would there be one in every moderate sized town? Also, how long would the raw materials last before another energy crisis was imminent (peak uranium, I guess)?
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 52 answers

Tell me about the oil industry. It's one of the places I could possibly work upon graduation. Is it as evil as it is sometimes made to look? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 16 answers

Can someone explain the importance or relevance of different weight engine oil? How much and why should your local climate affect your oil choice? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2007 - 9 answers

What are the rules of thumb for mixing various spices and cooking oils for optimum flavor? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2007 - 18 answers

CarOilFilter: Oh, dear lord. I put oil in my car tonight, and thought everything was fine until ... [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2007 - 20 answers

Please help me find a good "bulk" supplier of edible, refined avocado oil. (more inside) [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2007 - 18 answers

Please help me figure out what is going on with my hot water heater. I want to have a less foggy understanding of what may be wrong before I start asking either my landlord or the oil company questions. [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2007 - 8 answers

We hear a lot about global warming that is attributable to greenhouse effects, etc. Can anyone link-to/guestimate the actual thermal energy we are putting into the planet directly, as a result of burning, moving, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me marinate feta cheese in olive oil without the oil solidifying in the refrigerator. [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2007 - 12 answers

I want to smear canola oil all over my body. [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2006 - 26 answers

My husband and I are in the market for a new oil furnace. Help us make sure we get the right one. [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2006 - 4 answers

How do you consume flaxseed oil? [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2006 - 35 answers

What's going on with my girlfriend's car? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2006 - 16 answers

What's the minimum oil will it take to keep our new apartment warm through the winter? We're in a relatively moderate climate (Pacific Northwest). [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2006 - 3 answers

Hollywood, FL Car Repair Filter: help us maintain our 2000 Isuzu Rodeo and our 2001 Honda Accord. It's time for a tune-up. [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 5 answers

I spilled olive oil on our new red oak hardwood floor, the day before the contractors are coming to sand, stain and finish it (a small bottle fell off the shelf and the top popped off) . How screwed are we? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2006 - 11 answers

How bad is it to run an engine with slightly too much oil? [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2006 - 6 answers

Where should I move in order to maximize my chances of surviving the apocalypse? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 37 answers

Asking for my mom: Help us find 2 kitchen tools that Graham Kerr uses on his Gathering Place show. They are not branded with his name. [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2006 - 8 answers