How can I stop my toddlers from kicking the seat in front of them on an airplane? [more inside]
posted by zarq on Oct 8, 2009 - 55 answers

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! [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish on Sep 3, 2009 - 20 answers

Last night my husband was involved in a very low-speed crash -- the other party was a cement pylon. The crash popped the airbags and broke the plastic grill on the front of the car, but we don't see any other damage. My son's car seat was in the back of the car. (My son was not in the car.) Do I need to replace the seat? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Apr 22, 2009 - 22 answers

Why are airplane seatbelts different from car seatbelts? [more inside]
posted by gleuschk on Mar 13, 2009 - 14 answers

Why do public bathrooms in France commonly not have toilet seats on their toilets?
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Feb 23, 2009 - 7 answers

The rear seat belts on a 1997 Honda Accord bleed onto the upholstery. Is there any way to stop this? [more inside]
posted by fujiko on Oct 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Need advice on drying out car seats quickly. [more inside]
posted by goethean on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

Will a 1997 Ford Aerostar third seat fit in a 1994 model? [more inside]
posted by The Giant Squid on May 2, 2008 - 1 answer

Sluggish seatbelt retracting thingers: How to fix them? [more inside]
posted by Acari on Apr 19, 2008 - 6 answers

I just received an out of state seat belt ticket, how will this affect my insurance? [more inside]
posted by crashlanding on Mar 20, 2008 - 4 answers

I test drove a Nissan Versa and I liked the car very much, but felt that maybe my lower back hurt after 45 minutes or so of driving--even though the seat felt good when I first climbed into it. Otherwise, great value. And when I talk to other people who own this car, they tell me how comfortable the seats are. I'm 5'11", 160 pounds--pretty average I would suppose. So my question: 1) How likely is it that my back will "adjust" to the car? 2) If the seat doesn't work after awhile, has anyone had success with lumbar support products (pillows, etc.)--or is that just wishful thinking? [more inside]
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Jul 28, 2007 - 12 answers

Spilled chocolate milkshake + cloth car seat + several months time = Icky stain. Remedies? [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on May 18, 2007 - 14 answers

So I have an OLD toilet seat with hardware that is pretty much completely rusted/broken down. I cannot get the nut down the plastic screw with ANY type of wrench/screwdriver/plier combination. How do I remove the seat hardware without breaking the toilet??? [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on May 17, 2007 - 18 answers

Why are chairs so uncomfortable? I mean the less-expensive corporate type, like you might find in an American meeting room or new-style classroom. There's only negligible support when you lean back! [more inside]
posted by Rash on Mar 30, 2007 - 7 answers

Car seats in cabs/cars for hire in NYC? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Mar 16, 2007 - 12 answers

Is $700 too much to spend on an office chair? Are there any alternatives to the HAG Capisco Saddle Seat chair? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Mar 5, 2007 - 19 answers

My scooter has a wet seat. Not at first glance, but the foam cushioning seeps out water when I sit on it (I left it outside a while ago in some heavy rain), making it necessary for me to sit on a plastic bag every time I ride. It's been dry everyday for two weeks, and the thing still seeps water! How can I dry the seat out? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Oct 16, 2006 - 13 answers

Teach me manners: when to give up my seat on public transportation. Much [more inside]
posted by fogster on Sep 21, 2006 - 67 answers

Does any know of a company that makes sedan seat covers for the back seats. I have searched the web only to find front seat covers. The make of the car is a Honda Accord.
posted by Noodles on Aug 24, 2006 - 3 answers

Dear Mostly-Random-Student-Seating-Filter: Can you think of a tool (or a clever method) for regularly generating new seating assignments for students sitting at tables? Other criteria inside... [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y on Jul 25, 2006 - 10 answers

How can I fix my bike saddle to the correct position? [more inside]
posted by spiff101 on Jun 15, 2006 - 12 answers

Will a standard baby seat properly (comfortably) fit in the back of a new MINI? [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on Jun 13, 2006 - 15 answers

Cars and car seats: I have a 2-door 2005 Ford Focus ZX3. The baby is coming in six months. Should I plan on buying a new car? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck on Jun 10, 2006 - 15 answers

What is involved in running for a seat in the House? Right now there is an uncontested seat in my district, (AR-03) Arkansas, going to Boozman (R). He has a lot of financial backing and and a solid religious support base but he is also batshit insane. I am a 32 year old network/computer specialist that works for the university with no previous political experience, I am pretty good organizer and a fair public speaker and would do well on web activism. but I am not sure if this would even make a difference in a real congressional race as I have no $$$, if there was another candidate I would support them, but this guy is running unopposed so somebody should do something!
posted by los pijamas del gato on Mar 21, 2006 - 24 answers

Is it feasible to relocate a car seat to provide more legroom? I'm tall, and the new cars I'm interested in do not have enough driver legroom. Are there companies who can move the seat hardware back? Will this void warranties or otherwise damage the car? I'm thinking of some of the smaller Hondas and Toyotas such as the Toyota Matrix and the Honda CRV.
posted by Jackson on Nov 20, 2005 - 12 answers

Why must the toilet seat be left down?
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posted by twine42 on Oct 7, 2004 - 76 answers

Toiletfilter: Up or down? And before you answer, I'm not talking about which way to hang the toilet paper. (Lift the lid and come inside.) [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on May 26, 2004 - 68 answers

Do those wooden-bead car seat covers you see taxi drivers using (at least in NYC) really work? Are they comfortable for long drives?
posted by gottabefunky on Feb 1, 2004 - 12 answers