How do I remove sticky residue from Elmer's Multipurpose Spray Adhesive from my wooden desk? [more inside]
posted by lucy.jakobs on Oct 26, 2009 - 12 answers

When I was young I drew all over the neck of one of my guitars with a sharpie, thinking it would make me "metal." I am now older and wiser. How do can I remove this mistake?
posted by ichthuz on Aug 30, 2009 - 30 answers

If I remove my nipple ring, will I experience nipple sag? [more inside]
posted by fatbird on Jul 27, 2009 - 12 answers

Excel 2003 says I have macros in one workbook. I want to delete them, but Excel won't let me. NeoOffice (for the Mac) also won't let me. When I look for them using the Macro Dialog box or the VB editor, I can't find them. Can I delete these macros, or do I have a serious problem? [more inside]
posted by CancerMan on Jul 10, 2009 - 9 answers

I just moved into a duplex two weeks ago, and yesterday I discovered two kittens (w/ mother) underneath my unit ... I can't afford (both financially and emotionally) to care for them at the moment .... [more inside]
posted by weakcore on May 1, 2009 - 22 answers

On or around April 1, my computer caught something that caused havoc with my antivirus programs but now everything seems fine--this can't be correct? [more inside]
posted by librarylis on Apr 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Growing up with a mindset that bodyhair is icky and no one should see any of it ever ever ever, I now find myself questioning just how crazy most people get about removing it, or discovering it on their partners. I feel so naive about the whole thing, it's embarrassing. Are women expected to be silky-smooth every day? Is leg stubble horribly mortifying? Do men run away screaming when they find unsightly patches? (Well, probably not.) [more inside]
posted by Bakuun on Mar 16, 2009 - 40 answers

Google Toolbar Bookmark removal - can not get one particular bookmark to stay removed [more inside]
posted by wylde21 on Mar 16, 2009 - 3 answers

I need some suggestions for removing glued-on indoor/outdoor carpeting. [more inside]
posted by thebrokedown on Mar 12, 2009 - 10 answers

Music vs. speech detection software? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on Feb 14, 2009 - 4 answers

I have a few questions about bellow-the-belt laser hair removal. [more inside]
posted by neblina_matinal on Jan 11, 2009 - 16 answers

Tattoo removal in Central NJ -- Can anyone recommend a tattoo removal place that is within an hours drive from Princeton, NJ? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 6, 2009 - 1 answer

I have a shoebox full of RAM sticks that I want to make some art out of. What should I use to soak the stickers off? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Jan 5, 2009 - 11 answers

Fireplace removal. We just bought a house (an Eichler if your familiar with that style) and it has an outdated, ugly big red brick fireplace in the middle of the room. We really hate the way it breaks up the room, but we're not sure who we would even call to have it removed. It's an especially difficult removal since there's a hole in the roof for the stovepipe. So: 1. who would you call to remove the fireplace and 2. how much would something like that cost (ballparking it)?
posted by bananafish on Dec 27, 2008 - 22 answers

Any ideas on how to remove a raccoon from my basement suspended ceiling? [more inside]
posted by FatherDagon on Dec 2, 2008 - 17 answers

I seem to have chipped a tiny bit of my upper-left wisdom tooth. My dental insurance also ran out a month ago. Now what? [more inside]
posted by special-k on Nov 29, 2008 - 16 answers

does the double sided tape from shrink plastic window insulation kits come off a painted wood window frame all the way without peeling the paint?
posted by let444 on Nov 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Where should I go for laser hair removal in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Nov 21, 2008 - 2 answers

I need a way to remove one character from a fixed width file, and put a zero in another spot to compensate. How would I get this done? [more inside]
posted by deezil on Nov 11, 2008 - 9 answers

Ho do I remove confetti and streamer stains from hardwood floors? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Nov 5, 2008 - 7 answers

Any tips or advice on how to remove the smell of smoke from an entire apartment? Roommate left a pot of boiling eggs on and forgot about it, am I in the clear if I ask my roommate that caused the problem to pay for it? [more inside]
posted by spacesbetween on Aug 9, 2008 - 9 answers

Yesterday I managed to rub my car against a steel pole with about umpteen layers of latex paint on it. It left a streak of latex on my car. How do I get the paint off without wrecking the clear-coat finish of my car? [more inside]
posted by dw on Jul 22, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm a woman with a close guy friend who has a LOT of back hair. He has decided he wants to get it removed, and has asked me for help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 - 27 answers

European relocation: I've been asked to help plan a friend's relocation from Switzerland to Norway. [more inside]
posted by dance on Jun 28, 2008 - 2 answers

Accidentally splattered hot chili sauce onto the kitchen floor. Any sneaky (the less toxic, the better) tricks to remove the stain?
posted by pea_shoot on May 30, 2008 - 12 answers

how much should it cost to remove a wall in a NYC apartment? [more inside]
posted by nanhey on May 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I find information about laws in Virginia related to tattoo removal? [more inside]
posted by youthenrage on Apr 27, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I get brown packing tape off a refrigerator? [more inside]
posted by tinkertown on Apr 17, 2008 - 20 answers

I live in Hollis, New Hampshire. Any recommendations for laser hair removal in SE New Hampshire or nearby? [more inside]
posted by beachhead2 on Feb 15, 2008 - 1 answer

So, how can mold/mildew grow without moisture? [more inside]
posted by The Giant Squid on Feb 10, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm male, I have brown skin (latin) and I'm really considering permanently removing my thick moustache with laser. I don't mind losing the possibility of growing a moustache again. I do mind something going wrong. Are there any risks that I should be aware of?
posted by anonymous on Jan 28, 2008 - 11 answers

I put some political stickers on the bottom on my iMac, on the white plastic. When I tried to remove them the paper top has torn off leaving residue underneath. What's the easiest way to remove all evidence that they were ever there leaving the iMac unscathed?
posted by diode on Nov 13, 2007 - 28 answers

What's involved in having a mole removed by a dermatologist? [more inside]
posted by cgg on Sep 25, 2007 - 19 answers

How do I get rid of "old-lady smell"? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Aug 10, 2007 - 17 answers

What can I do to make laser hair removal treatments more tolerable? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jul 17, 2007 - 18 answers

There's a glut of butt-related questions on here, but I think mine has yet to be asked. If you don't like reading about butt problems, you should stop now. [more inside]
posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) on Apr 19, 2007 - 13 answers

I need to strip many layers of paint out of my old house. Does anyone have any experience with the "new" (in America) infra-red heat-strippers? They seem like a good idea, but I'd feel more comfortable with a few recommendations from regular folks before spending $500. The two brands I'm aware of are the "Speedheater" system, and the "Silent Paint Remover." [more inside]
posted by markhu on Feb 20, 2007 - 15 answers

A tick dug its foul way into my dog's belly yesterday. We found it dug in but not yet engorged in the middle of an irritated red patch of skin. I tugged 2/3 of of it out of my dog's skin, but despite my best efforts, the head's still in there. What now? [more inside]
posted by Sinner on Feb 9, 2007 - 15 answers

I am trying to do hair removal cost analisys for women, and need some help. If you shave, wax, use depilatory creams, etc., would you please give me an average cost per month? [more inside]
posted by adriana on Jan 28, 2007 - 32 answers

What's the easiest way to quickly remove labels from bottles? [more inside]
posted by strangeleftydoublethink on Jan 10, 2007 - 40 answers

are there any methods to remove very minimal hail damage that work well? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 on Sep 24, 2006 - 5 answers

Last weekend, we (young engaged couple and 2 cats) moved out of our apartment and into a house. Unfortunately, the previous occupants of this rental were bad tenants and poor dog owners. Now the house suffers the results of their treatment. Will we ever be able to enjoy this house? [more inside]
posted by Verdant on Sep 6, 2006 - 16 answers

Anybody know how to remove old carpet padding glue from concrete basement floor? Remodeling the room, want to paint the concrete floor (more inside). [more inside]
posted by spock on Jul 12, 2006 - 8 answers

How do I get the fishy smell out of a silk (well, silk and cashmere blend) sweater? [more inside]
posted by chickletworks on Jul 11, 2006 - 5 answers

This is embarassing: I would like to know if there is any surgery ( cosmetic or otherwise) to remove excessive rolls of skin I have on my belly after a serious amount of weight loss. With clothes on I look fine, but undressed I am so self conscious. I am very small, and my belly used to be much bigger, (pregnancy etc.) but now that it isn't there is nowhere for all that extra (stretched) skin to go. Any thoughts?
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2006 - 16 answers

I have installed a questionable codec pack. Now video doesn't work correctly and I can't burn DVDs. How do I remove the codecs that I installed and what codecs should I be using? [more inside]
posted by Botunda on Jun 17, 2006 - 6 answers

how do i get water seal\stain for the deck off my siding? [more inside]
posted by fumbducker on May 23, 2006 - 7 answers

What's the best way to clean spraypaint off a flight case? [more inside]
posted by jack_mo on May 4, 2006 - 7 answers

What's the best, fastest and safest method to remove a henna tattoo? I found this site and want to know if there are any better methods to quickly do the removal.
posted by thebarron on Jan 15, 2006 - 5 answers

Is there any household item that will get foam sealant (the stuff in the can at the hardware store) off your fingers? I tried Lava and it didn't do anything, then I tried vegetable oil and it made it less sticky (except with the bond to my fingers).
posted by hodyoaten on Dec 17, 2005 - 17 answers