I have a ficus tree in our yard (planted by the previous homeowner) that is growing too fast and the roots have breached the main sewer line on our property. The trunk of the tree is maybe eight inches in diameter, and completely removing the tree is dicey due to terrain and sewer line considerations. I live in Hawaii. Any suggestions?
posted by ldenneau on Jun 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Are there instrumental equivalents to community choirs? And which ones work? [more inside]
posted by argybarg on Apr 11, 2009 - 11 answers

Breakfilter: Help me find songs that have similar drum breaks to You Got Me by The Roots. [more inside]
posted by azarbayejani on Apr 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Would it be very plausible to hope that a consumer-good electric(al) nerve block be developed for dental/oral surgery pain management? Soon? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Nov 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Wondering if anyone here has had a Genealogical DNA test for purposes of learning more about your distant (ie. not recent/paternity) ancestors. I have questions about the differences (price, service, thoroughness) of the various companies offering this service, the type of data that different tests can produce, and ways this data can be (constructively) interpreted. [more inside]
posted by cadastral on Apr 16, 2008 - 18 answers

Define "home." [more inside]
posted by headnsouth on Apr 10, 2008 - 46 answers

Recommend me some old, weird Americana in the vein of John Fahey, please. [more inside]
posted by nasty, brutish, and of average height on Dec 3, 2007 - 21 answers

Can Bamboo (rhizomatous) damage a fibreglass swimming pool? [more inside]
posted by figment on Nov 2, 2007 - 5 answers

Is there anyway to touch up my hair highlights inbetween salon visits? [more inside]
posted by 20something on Sep 5, 2007 - 5 answers

Our eucalyptus trees are damaging our pool area. Is there a way to save the trees and the pool? [more inside]
posted by diamondsky on Jun 17, 2007 - 8 answers

"Rock Me Mama," apparently a Bob Dylan unreleased track, also known as "Wagon Wheel" as played by Old Crow Medicine Show (and I'm sure the song has roots further back) - any music buffs know of this song and/or various recordings of it? [more inside]
posted by kjell on Sep 3, 2006 - 11 answers