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how best to care for old and cherished books?

I need a more in-depth guide on the proper care of my old (1800-1960) books. I know the basics, (no sun, no moisture, no dirty hands) but I have some questions whose answers I cannot find. [more inside]
posted by windykites on Aug 27, 2012 - 5 answers

What to do with a sandy digital camera?

People who know about cameras, or who have had this experience - what should you do with a digital camera that gets sand in it? [more inside]
posted by two or three cars parked under the stars on Mar 1, 2012 - 12 answers

Where should I get my camera cleaned in Seattle?

Where should I take my Nikon D40 to be cleaned in the Seattle area? There is crap on the inside of the body that has started showing up in pictures as gray marks. [more inside]
posted by kthxbi on Oct 5, 2011 - 7 answers

How much should it cost to clean/repair a high-end watch?

How much should it cost to clean/repair a high-end watch? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Aug 2, 2011 - 6 answers

Burnt Giant Plush Squid

Need advise on repair of burnt Giant Plush Squid. Through an accident our lovely plush squid was damaged, so I now am trying to figure out how to clean and repair the fellow... [more inside]
posted by batgrlHG on Jan 17, 2011 - 10 answers

Is there anything I can do to clean the dust from inside my zoom lens?

Do I really have to replace my digital camera because of a little dust inside the zoom lens? It's a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 and everything else about it is working perfectly. [more inside]
posted by raygan on Jun 17, 2010 - 7 answers

Clinging melted plastic must go!

How do you remove plastic that has melted onto a heating element? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on May 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Fix for Braun Shaver/Razor Syncro Clean & Charge System?

Fix for Braun Shaver/Razor Syncro Clean & Charge System? [more inside]
posted by criticman on Sep 4, 2008 - 6 answers

335 TLC

I just bought a Gibson ES-335 on eBay and it arrived today. It's great, but it needs a bit of TLC. [more inside]
posted by unSane on Mar 12, 2008 - 10 answers

I want my investment in erasers to be worth it!

Is there any way to improve the erasability of an old whiteboard? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint on Mar 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Spilled primer on dark carpet. Am I SOL?

Arrrrrrgh! Spilled a LOT of primer on dark outdoor carpeting (in the breezeway). Anybody ever successfully cleaned this up, or am I doomed to replace the rug? [more inside]
posted by clever sheep on Jun 6, 2005 - 4 answers