I need a referral to a plumber in Minneapolis who can do a good job replacing my 1930 toilet. Also need a roof repair, sidewalk, and tree removal. [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious on Sep 20, 2009 - 9 answers

How important are quantitative research skills for getting a job at a DC think tank? [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Aug 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Tanks have long, high-friction tracks - good for going forwards, not so good for turning as the tracks would have to skid. What do tanks do to overcome this problem? [more inside]
posted by Mike1024 on Aug 4, 2009 - 20 answers

How much should I charge for a 57 year old 1,000 gallon propane tank in perfect working condition, but poor cosmetic condition? [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt on May 8, 2009 - 11 answers

Where can I refill compressed natural gas tanks? [more inside]
posted by Ekidnagrrl17 on Jan 23, 2009 - 2 answers

I found this picture while looking at recent bookmarks on Delicious. Anyone know where it's from? Some sort of game? [more inside]
posted by codswallop on Jan 18, 2009 - 8 answers

I would like to know if anyone has any clue as to what is on top of this Israeli tank . . . some type of protection against something, but what?
posted by Shakes the Clown on Jan 18, 2009 - 16 answers

I've finally equipped and decorated my new 55 gallon aquarium - and yet, I still don't know what kind of freshwater fish to populate it with. [more inside]
posted by Bakuun on Jan 10, 2009 - 22 answers

What are some good “think tank” exercises for my team to get them to brainstorm a bit on some new initiatives for our major retail website? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Car help: why can't i fill up my tank? (hint: it has nothing to do with the economy) [more inside]
posted by speef on Jul 31, 2008 - 13 answers

In the terminology of armored desert warfare, what is a 'box'? [more inside]
posted by felix on May 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Any fishkeepers able to give me a definitive answer to how much formalin I need to put in my fish tank to try and cure a case of white spot (Ich)? [more inside]
posted by aqueousdan on Mar 27, 2008 - 7 answers

My car, which is rarely driven, is unexpectedly acting like it's full of gas and will not accept more. I have no recollection of filling it with gas, though I do recall that the last time I drove it, it was hope-i-make-it-home almost empty. Am I just super forgetful? Or is there another explanation? [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo on Mar 15, 2008 - 42 answers

Help me take my tropical freshwater fish to the next level. [more inside]
posted by letsgomendel on Nov 26, 2007 - 10 answers

What do I do with a 240 gallon saltwater aquarium? [more inside]
posted by yehaskel on Nov 18, 2007 - 13 answers

Details of the German tank counting method (as seen on reddit)? [more inside]
posted by tehgeekmeister on Sep 19, 2007 - 13 answers

I want to put tennis balls in a tank/bag that I can pressurize to about ~20-30 psi (perhaps more). Do you know where I can find such a tank(or what it would be called) for a reasonable price (less than $50) ? It should be able to hold at least 30 balls. Used would be fine.
posted by tallpaul on Sep 10, 2007 - 10 answers

How do I find my septic tank? [more inside]
posted by MtDewd on Jul 28, 2007 - 20 answers

Does a helium tank weigh more or less after it is empty? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Mar 24, 2007 - 13 answers

When refilling a typical 20-pound propane tank (for an outdoor BBQ grill, if it matters), does it need to be completely empty before disconnecting from the grill and taking it to the gas station? [more inside]
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Jan 5, 2007 - 13 answers

Acquarium hobbyist looking for suggestions on her new-found obsession. I've had a freshwater tank for years and just now really got into having it heavily planted and aquascaped. Now I'm really wanting to expand and possibly develop a cichlid or saltwater tank. There's just a few problems, (and lots of questions) [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Sep 29, 2006 - 7 answers

What is a good option for an after market gas grill propane tank gage? [more inside]
posted by retro88 on Aug 21, 2006 - 12 answers

I cannot stop my fish tank from turning cloudy. Please help, I've included some pictures inside. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 28, 2006 - 19 answers

MMORPG Filter: Is there anyone who can give me advice on a good build to Solo in City of Heroes? I have a 17th level Super Strenth/ Invounrable Tanker named Brigs who has a respec. I need to make him a good solo'er (Work and family make me too unreliable to team with, sadly), adn I don't want to waste my one free respec. Any suggestions from past tankers?
posted by TrueVox on Mar 7, 2006 - 11 answers

HomeownerFilter: Do cesspool bacterial treatments do anything? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan on Oct 19, 2005 - 6 answers

Sitting in a car today as my friend was filling her tank, and my colleagues and I wondered aloud why there doesn't seem to be a standard for which side of the car has the gas cap on it. The car we were in had it on the right, as do both my cars, but the others in the car had cars with the caps on the left. What logic do car manufacturers use to determine from which side fuel is delivered? Some vehicles have the delivery point at the rear, and I believe I once saw a car with the gas cap near the front somewhere. Anyone know a rough ratio of left / right on North American cars? If there is a majority, is it an ergonomics thing? Just curious.
posted by galto on May 18, 2005 - 45 answers

When I gas up my car, I don't squeeze the lever on the pump handle, but, instead, I slide the lever into the little notch so that my tank will fill itself up while I squeegee the windows. When the tank is full, the pump shudders, the lever dislodges itself, and the filling ceases. However, probably half of the time, the filling ceases much, much too early. The result is that I can't tell when my tank is full, nor can I squeegee while my car fuels itself. What gives? [more inside]
posted by waldo on Apr 25, 2005 - 25 answers

We are thinking about setting up a saltwater fish tank in our house. Does anyone have some good advice for first time saltwater tank owners? I am interested in what kind of fish are the easiest to start with, also what size tank works best.
posted by mystic cheezewhiz on Apr 9, 2005 - 9 answers

How much oil is left in my 300 gallon underground home heating oil tank? I stuck the measuring stick in, and it came up wet from 15" on down. Assuming a standard, what is the general rule(r) of thumb?
posted by ValveAnnex on Dec 13, 2004 - 7 answers

Where are tour buses, like the kind bands travel around on, supposed to dump their septic tanks? This obviously isn't the proper method, so where?
posted by cmonkey on Aug 29, 2004 - 5 answers

Trying to remember the name of an arcade game from ca. 1992. [more inside]
posted by cdavis on Jul 1, 2004 - 5 answers

I haven't been able to find much info on aquascaping a fish tank. I want to create my own landscape, and was hoping to find some sort of aquarium safe clay or similar material to sculpt my new environment from. Are there any fish enthusiasts out there who can help me out?
posted by agregoli on Jan 27, 2004 - 9 answers