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

I'm thinking of putting cream cheese on bagels, wrapping them in plastic wrap and selling them. I expect to be sold out in 2-3 hours. Should I be concerned about the cream cheese going bad? Any other food safety issues?
posted by rudy26 on Nov 9, 2009 - 19 answers

Is it safe to swap the power adapter attachment between an iBook G4 and an intel MacBook? [more inside]
posted by ndicecco on Oct 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Why (in the UK, or anywhere else where this applies) is it illegal to drive without wearing a seatbelt, but legal for bus passengers to sit, or even stand without one? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on Oct 14, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm heading off to Paris for four days, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous that I'll forget something important. I've never been to Paris, and I haven't been to Europe for fifteen years. I'll be staying by myself in a hotel in Arondissement 7. I'm wondering if you can help me out with any last-minute tips or things I'm likely to have forgotten. [more inside]
posted by cider on Oct 9, 2009 - 25 answers

Where can I find non-biased information relating to the safety of vaccinations for children? [more inside]
posted by burhan on Sep 9, 2009 - 39 answers

Stage Combat Question. Is it possible to take a bladed weapon and render it safe for use on-stage (without damaging the weapon itself)? I seem to recall from my days as a DragonCon volunteer that cosplayer's swords had to be taped* and/or bated (or else the sword had to be peace-tied so as to prevent its leaving a scabbard), but I can't find a description of the safety-making process. [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand on Aug 6, 2009 - 9 answers

How can one safely convince a teeming mass of bees to vacate a crack in the exterior wall of a brick building, so that the crack can be filled in? [more inside]
posted by Beardman on Aug 3, 2009 - 28 answers

Is the chicken sell-by date a safety paradox? [more inside]
posted by underwater on Jul 11, 2009 - 20 answers

Home canning filter: do I need to sterilize Mason jars/lids by boiling or oven or some other method if I'm using them for fridge pickles and freezer preserves, or am I okay just washing in hot soap and water? [more inside]
posted by rhoticity on Jun 30, 2009 - 10 answers

When should a woman home alone answer the door to strangers? [more inside]
posted by palliser on Jun 23, 2009 - 95 answers

Another "safe to eat" question, this one about tofu. [more inside]
posted by zadcat on May 31, 2009 - 15 answers

Looking for a unique door to my gun room/armory. [more inside]
posted by Mastercheddaar on May 18, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I safely clean under the cook top of my gas range? [more inside]
posted by jennyb on May 16, 2009 - 8 answers

What is the inner harbour residential area of Kingston, Ontario like? [more inside]
posted by nothingsconstant on Mar 16, 2009 - 9 answers

What should I know before starting a Meetup.com group for Hearts? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Mar 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I punctured the freon line in a GE minifridge. Is the food safe to eat? [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome on Feb 14, 2009 - 8 answers

In Ontario, is it necessary to renew a safety only to get new plates? [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels on Oct 8, 2008 - 4 answers

Big move, 3 dogs, suggestions? [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on Sep 30, 2008 - 10 answers

I bought a 750mL bottle of Vodka from Safeway. The cashier forgot to remove the black plastic security alarm topper from it. Boo! [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jan 21, 2008 - 28 answers

How do you safely clean your 2nd story gutters from a steeply sloped roof? [more inside]
posted by lyam on Nov 21, 2007 - 9 answers

What are your best tips and techniques for driving in a big city? [more inside]
posted by barchan on Aug 27, 2007 - 52 answers

I'm trying to find a cheapish single burner stove for camping, and a local store is selling the Primus Classic Trail burner, BUT has run out of Primus gas cylinders. Is it possible to use it with another brand? The girl in the store said it wasn't recommended, but how bad will it be: is it the "doesn't work well" type of not recommended, or the "might explode" type of not recommended? [more inside]
posted by easternblot on Aug 2, 2007 - 16 answers

A friend was walking her dog (a sturdy greyhound-dalmatian mix) on a quiet side street in her neighborhood. She looked across the street and saw a pitbull with no collar (just a bandana) and a wire muzzle. [more inside]
posted by nnk on Feb 9, 2007 - 25 answers

I know this is a bit morbid, but have there been documented cases of airline safety floatation devices saving people? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by ALongDecember on Jul 24, 2004 - 8 answers