Please help us with design ideas and DIY strategies for replacing ugly mirrored closet doors.
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Dec 2, 2010 -
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Should I replace my ugly (more energy efficient) doors with some older, more attractive ones? If so, how to go about it?
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posted by Red Loop
on Sep 26, 2010 -
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I'm considering switching to a Safety Razor. What's the difference between Open Comb and Closed Bar? I've never seen these and scouring the internet has yielded no real usable explanation.
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posted by rwheindl
on Sep 12, 2010 -
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Can I replace a 28-inch-wide interior (closet) door with a new one off the shelf at Lowe's or Home Depot, with no carpentry required? Or would I need to rout out the hinge areas and align the knob with the existing hit plate?
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posted by amtho
on Jul 25, 2010 -
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Replacing the switch in my 3-speed Hunter ceiling fan. The power is turned off. I've taken it apart and there are four wires going to the old switch, but the replacement only has poles for three wires. What do I do? Thanks.
posted by wsg
on Jul 15, 2010 -
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Long shot. I have a set of 1950's era Jeannette Hellenic Green glasses from my aunt. We used to have a juice decanter - it broke yesterday. I can't seem to find a replacement. Anyone have any leads?
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posted by caution live frogs
on Jul 13, 2010 -
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I've maybe lost my passport, the last form of picture ID that I have. Will this greatly impede getting a new one? How long would this mess usually take to get sorted out? I'm in New York City. (more inside)
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posted by Hwaet
on Jul 2, 2010 -
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Can you suggest a good, cheap, hopefully easily-available-on-ebay-used T-mobile phone? I don't need a ton of features, but I want something that does all the basic stuff really well.
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posted by sully75
on Jun 8, 2010 -
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I have a HP Mini 110 with a 160 GB HD running Ubuntu. I'm pretty happy with it, but I don't really need all that space (currently I'm filling a tiny portion of it) and would prefer a faster boot time. What kind of improvements in speed should I expect if I swap out the hard drive with an SSD? What is the level of expense and difficulty involved in the install? Would I be better off just getting a newer notebook with an SSD already installed? What is the best source for a suitable SSD?
posted by Artw
on May 10, 2010 -
15 answers
My beautiful CRT finally died today. The replacement LCD is NOT plug and play. Help!
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posted by Marky
on May 6, 2010 -
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Replacing broken drop-in oven with another...plug-n-play or some disassembly required?
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posted by armyman83
on Apr 27, 2010 -
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I punctured the sealed bag encasing my Ipod replacement battery and I can smell a sweet gas. Nice right?
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posted by Groovytimes
on Mar 9, 2010 -
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What's been your experience with non-OEM batteries for (pre-unibody) MacBook Pros?
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posted by dcjd
on Mar 3, 2010 -
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I have an iPhone 2G whose battery has not been holding charge well lately. I need a local to Los Angeles replacement.
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posted by arishaun
on Jan 7, 2010 -
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My wife used to love Tab energy drink both for the burst of energy and for the flavor. We can't find it any more. She needs an energy drink tonight to rev up for Halloween festivities. Are there any commonly found (we live in the midwest) energy drinks that taste similar to the Tab energy drink?
posted by arniec
on Oct 31, 2009 -
8 answers
Just finally got my Google Voice account!
I have been using Skype for a long time, and now with google voice I am finally ready to get rid of the cell phone all together.
BUT, can anyone recommend a good piece of hardware, (The iPod Touch comes to mind) that I can use "like" a cell phone, with minimal tweaking, where wifi is available. A netbook would work, but a little big, can you hook up a mic to any Palm or anything? Thanks everyone.
posted by Benzle
on Oct 20, 2009 -
15 answers
Is it possible to get a replacement U.S. naturalization certificate fast, as in same-day pickup, provided the person can get to a large USCIS office?
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posted by fireoyster
on Sep 9, 2009 -
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Which driver's seat. To my surprise,
replacement automobile driver's seat -baby -infant didn't google up anything useful. Surely there's a widely-held opinion as to which junkyard car seats are the best!
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posted by five fresh fish
on Sep 3, 2009 -
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I've lost my UK identity card for foreign nationals and was planning to travel in 3 weeks. Is there any way to get a replacement, fast?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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Working on a 1911 bungalow, and trying to figure out which fixes come in order to create the fewest problems. Original cedar siding is about shot, and I know that replacement will include fixing a bunch of other spots that have suffered neglect on the exterior. That said, I also have a few windows to replace. Question: windows first, or siding? Or does it not matter at all? And can you add gutters to a bungalow without it looking stupid? Finally, Hardie board? Help! Anyone I ask wants to sell me something.
posted by Arch1
on Apr 23, 2009 -
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I broke my MacBook's screen, and I'd like to get it fixed. A quick googling turns up several firms. Can anyone recommend a specific firm?
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posted by entropicamericana
on Mar 19, 2009 -
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Mrs. Argyle's iPhone is broken. The SIM card won't stay seated. Apple says the water damage telltale is red, so they won't touch it for repair, nor will AT&T repair it. The water damage telltale invalidates all warranties. From what multiple calls with AT&T tell me, my only option is paying full replacement cost of the iPhone ($400) for a new one. Does anyone know of other or better options? Thanks.
posted by Argyle
on Mar 16, 2009 -
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I want to disable everything in Windows -- start menu, explorer, task bar, etc. etc., except for certain apps of my choosing, for a kiosk-style experience for my kids.
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posted by greensweater
on Mar 3, 2009 -
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My iPhone is broken and not covered by warranty (water damage), what is my best option (b/c ATT won't let me
just buy another iPhone)?
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posted by jacobjacobs
on Jan 5, 2009 -
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Is it reasonable for a 1995 Honda Odyssey engine with 150K miles on it to have a compression of 179?
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posted by wsg
on Nov 19, 2008 -
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How did you deal with pet loss grief? I want to collect people's experiences with waiting to get another pet or getting one right away and the relative merits of each.
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posted by zennoshinjou
on Nov 19, 2008 -
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Can I damage my laptop by using a power adapter that has a slightly higher wattage than the original adapter? The original adapter was 65W, and the aftermarket one is 70W. The voltage is switchable. My original adapter had a voltage of 18.5V, this one says that if I need 18.5V, I should choose 18V.
Any chance of damaging the computer by using this one?
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posted by leticia
on Nov 13, 2008 -
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iMac 24 - 2006 version; graphics card has failed, and I would like to replace with a card model from one of the newer iMacs, is this possible from a hardware/driver perspective? What are some of the caveats I may encounter? Thank you.
posted by strangelove
on Nov 4, 2008 -
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With some products, the off-brand is as good as any other brand, sometimes even coming off the same production lines in the same factories. With other products, there is a quality difference between brands. How about for replacement HEPA filters for a Kenmore air cleaner? (And, as a bonus, should I believe the warning against washing and reusing the charcoal pre-filters?)
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posted by daisyace
on Oct 30, 2008 -
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what is the key in the very middle of
this image called and where can i find one for my old doors at home? Are they pretty standard or are there lots of different cuts? I broke the only one i had.
posted by dougiedd
on Oct 1, 2008 -
10 answers
Help us find a replacement remote for a TV/DVD combo, or else a good universal remote with an eject button!
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posted by actionpact
on Aug 13, 2008 -
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How can I find replacement parts for the game Rock Band? I can't seem to get any traction on the truly awful, slow EA site.
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posted by vilcxjo_BLANKA
on Aug 1, 2008 -
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I have an ancient Thinkpad 570, and the hard drive finally died. Hardware not recognized. I've pulled out the old one (it rattles ominously) and am wondering if I can replace it with a new generic laptop drive, rather than having to go with overpriced proprietary stuff.
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posted by stavrosthewonderchicken
on Jul 31, 2008 -
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Please help me decide whether a cracked auto windshield ought to be replaced quickly, and not simply endured.
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posted by sacre_bleu
on May 8, 2008 -
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