I need to go to a professional conference in New York City at the end of December. I'll be going alone. Where can I find a cheap, safe hotel? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint on Nov 17, 2009 - 47 answers

I need to temporarily kid proof my house for a party tomorrow. Any suggestions on how I do this? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Nov 13, 2009 - 19 answers

Where to stay and eat inexpensively and safely for a young female passing through Sydney, and what to see there in 5 days.
posted by semmi on Nov 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Suggestions for cleaning a virus-infected Windows machine appearing in a non-administrator account without resort to (1) the administrator account or (2) a nuke and re-install? [more inside]
posted by Napoleonic Terrier on Jul 30, 2009 - 9 answers

Does putting a fire safe inside of a security safe degrade the fire protection of the fire safe in the event of a fire? [more inside]
posted by sandra_s on Jul 19, 2009 - 1 answer

[HomebrewBeerFilter]: In the vein of the "should I eat it" questions. I'll cut to the chase - I have had beer fermenting in a 5-gal glass carboy for over TWO YEARS. [more inside]
posted by pkphy39 on Jun 19, 2009 - 22 answers

How save is India for travelers? [more inside]
posted by Mastercheddaar on Feb 13, 2009 - 19 answers

Kid's due this spring, and we've amassed huge piles of used baby gear. What are some safe disinfecting procedures that will reliably rid all this stuff of any lurking mold, bacteria AND viruses? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Feb 11, 2009 - 12 answers

What's the safest way to make popcorn -- air popper or microwave popper? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Oct 19, 2008 - 22 answers

Safe Places to live/stay for the coming New World Order. [more inside]
posted by Nillocsoc on Oct 18, 2008 - 27 answers

I recently sold my house and got a significant chunk of money which I will be using for my next down payment. It's over the FDIC limit. With all the turmoil going on, I'm looking for suggestions of either a) good, solid FDIC-insured banks to open accounts in, or b) reliable, up-to-date sources of information on bank soundness that are understandable by ordinary folk. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2008 - 8 answers

What glue can I repair my food processor work bowl with? Can I use super glue? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Mar 30, 2008 - 9 answers

I'll be on the road traveling for a few months so I visited a travel clinic and was prescribed Doxycycline and Ciprofloxacin for malaria and diarrhea, respectively. My question: is it safe to purchase these drugs online (Canadian pharmacy) and if so which sites would you guys recommend?
posted by parttimeninja on Feb 23, 2008 - 5 answers

What do I do when I lose the key to my Honeywell safe? I recently lost the keys to my own safe. It is a small Honeywell safe which requires both keypad and keys to open. All the pertinent information regarding the safe is actually inside the safe (Oh no!) Does anyone know what to do? Would a locksmith be able to open it if I have the correct passcode?
posted by suddenfrisson on Feb 1, 2008 - 7 answers

My U.S. passport expires 13 Oct 08 and I need to book one international trip before then: leaving New York 17 July 08, returning 2 Aug 08 (one destination country, a non-EU-member in Eastern Europe, plus stops for flight transfers in one or two EU member countries). Is it even worth researching various countries' and airlines' how-close-to-expiration-date safety ranges for travel, or should I just assume I MUST renew my passport before then?
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2008 - 16 answers

SM question?? (very personal) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2007 - 22 answers

Trying to find a company that makes a machine that can make food moulds in the shape of an animal. Anyone? [more inside]
posted by scottMontgomery on Oct 30, 2007 - 3 answers

What kind of makeup is the safest, most natural, and least chemically toxic? [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 on Jul 24, 2007 - 13 answers

Succour for Aged Computers Filter: I've got an old computer that is having two problems. 1) When it boots up, it always asks to go into safemode. This is an old problem. 2) when it boots up, I can use the kb to select safemode (or not) or make selections in the bios, but when XP loads up, mouse and kb aren't working! [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Jul 19, 2007 - 7 answers

Seeking safety data for old used cars. [more inside]
posted by phoenixy on May 28, 2007 - 6 answers

What is the service that lets you change your DNS settings to route through a safe-site filter? [more inside]
posted by JPigford on Mar 18, 2007 - 6 answers

Help me secure my home! I need input on a safe and a security system. [more inside]
posted by aceyprime on Jan 15, 2007 - 18 answers

Is it safe to take a pill after it's expiration date? [more inside]
posted by lazaruslong on Jan 14, 2007 - 20 answers

I need a cheap car CD player with a line-in for my ipod that will be very unattractive to thieves. [more inside]
posted by the ghost of Ken Lay on Jan 8, 2007 - 16 answers

A friend of mine is opening a cafe with internet access and has asked for my help setting up the computers. What needs to be done? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Nov 18, 2006 - 23 answers

Do I really need to take a freaking shower before I put a second condom on? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2006 - 24 answers

How can I make a highrise safe for my child? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Sep 4, 2006 - 9 answers

Would there be legal issues with possessing a time-lock safe in a vehicle? I have a 10" x 12" time lock safe for myself which I use to keep credit cards, goodies or anything else I need to dole out to myself in small amounts. I'm leaving on a trip to California and it seems this item may cause issues if I were to be pulled over for any reason. Anybody know the law concerning this? Should I just leave it at home?
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2006 - 8 answers

Why does my Windows XP installation not only boot when I turn Bootlog mode on? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Jun 28, 2006 - 4 answers

I have a desktop that is located in a semi-public place. I have a bios password and a windows password on it. Sometimes I leave it logged out of windows so that I can leave in the middle of a project without restarting everything again. I was wondering how hard it would be to get my data? Short of stealing the actual hardware, is there a way to get past a bios password and access my data without me knowing? (From what I understand, resetting the cmos would clear the password so I would know if someone got in.) Also, is it possible to get in if I leave it logged out of windows with a password? How safe is my data?
posted by D Wiz on Jun 5, 2006 - 28 answers

How do I clean a moldy fire/water safe and the contents? [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Mar 31, 2006 - 3 answers

What countries would you consider the safest and free-est places on Earth to live? Personal freedom, rule of law and access to modern technology a plus. Lower cost of living than in the U.S. a double plus.
posted by clango on Nov 28, 2005 - 35 answers

What are some suggestions for side-effect-free(r) contraceptives? I've heard hormonal birth control can be personality-altering and have bad effects down the road. I'd really like that not to happen. We/She'll consult with a doctor as well, so no "honey and crocodile dung" suggestions please! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 26, 2005 - 47 answers

Any suggestions on how to attach acoustic tiles to a regular plastered and painted wall — that will allow for easy removal of the tiles in the future? [more inside]
posted by silusGROK on Jun 29, 2005 - 5 answers

What is the current scientific consensus on the risk of a man contracting HIV from a positive woman through standard sex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2005 - 12 answers

What's the best way to physically baby-proof my computer? Our 10-month old daughter is showing alarming signs of mobility, so we're baby-proofing our house. I really like having the family computer in the living room, but I have visions of my little girl doing chinups on my CD tray (or worse). We'll be watching her like a hawk, but she's already pretty quick and we'd like to limit the riskier possibilities.
posted by johnwilcox on Apr 11, 2005 - 12 answers

Attack of the Spider Monsters! What seemed like a normal amount of spiders in my apartment has turned into something more horrible. Since they're all very tiny right now, I'm assuming an egg sac opened up somewhere. ick. I have a small child and two cats. What can I use to get rid of the spiders, that won't harm my family? Besides buying a dozen wooden shoes, and hiring a team of clog dancers.
posted by FunkyHelix on Sep 3, 2004 - 11 answers