Help me consider interesting and unconventional career choices out of university [more inside]
posted by awesomathon on Jan 3, 2013 - 4 answers

Help me find more unconventional artwork that'll make me say, "Wow." [more inside]
posted by xenization on May 31, 2012 - 11 answers

How can I make £6000 in a fairly short time by doing something unconventional, difficult or dangerous? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on May 28, 2011 - 54 answers

Looking for some advice on possible career vectors. I wonder if there are any positions available where you can teach or work with a combination of college/graduate students and K-12 students, teaching research/information literacy and other skills? [more inside]
posted by eleanna on May 6, 2010 - 13 answers

Unconventional uses for a netbook? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on Apr 12, 2010 - 19 answers

Investigating a New York City (Brooklyn) real estate fantasy: I sometimes dream of finding an odd space -- a small garage, a storefront, a storage building -- and fixing it up into livable space. I see examples around town of people who have done this. I've heard friend-of-friend stories. But I have no idea how one finds non-apartment real estate sale listings in Brooklyn (or non-new-obnoxious-condo listings, for that matter). Putting aside zoning issues and the like -- where could I start investigating? Craigslist/Streeteasy/Trulia don't seem to help.
posted by the jam on Feb 1, 2010 - 7 answers

Why are there big rocks on this roof? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Jun 28, 2009 - 9 answers

What are your favorite unconventional novels and short stories? [more inside]
posted by mizrachi on Oct 21, 2008 - 74 answers

I need some ideas to build 5 outdoor steps leading up to a door. Must be steps that can be built in the most quickest, cheapest and easiest of ways. I'm open to any unconventional plans - and of course would appreciate photos of the ideas. Right now I have at my disposal cement mix and tons of building rubble made from concrete. Wondering if the rubble can be recycled to build with. Any ideas - much appreciated!
posted by watercarrier on Oct 28, 2007 - 9 answers