Election 08: Best way to mount my campaign signs? [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy on Oct 16, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the best way to protect a new Borsalino hat from the rain? [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch on Nov 26, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm trying to waterproof tiny objects made out of air-drying craft porcelain, but I've had little success. Suggestions for a translucent waterproofing material, or, perhaps, an alternate sculpting material? [more inside]
posted by nobody on Oct 9, 2007 - 14 answers

Protecting a hex sign, help! [more inside]
posted by Marky on Aug 9, 2007 - 5 answers

Need advice on controlling moisture in a basement... [more inside]
posted by docpops on Jun 16, 2007 - 9 answers

I bought some nice leather shoes a few months ago. I recently had to walk around the rainy streets of London for half an hour or so, and during this time the water soaked right up through the leather soles and into the uppers. Is this a) normal? b) preventable?
posted by Kiwi on Oct 2, 2006 - 2 answers

Impermeabilization/Waterproofing of a garage concrete floor ? I have seen garages covered with goey smelly petroleum based substances that couldn't be properly cleaned as the substanced penetrated somehow into the floor (guess it's years of percolation ?). What paintable product could I apply ? Please try referring to a specific kind-of-product rather then a brand.
posted by elpapacito on Sep 30, 2005 - 15 answers

Anyone here use Nikwax waterproofing? Is it good/does it require new coats often/most importantly: DOES IT STINK? (L'il more inside.) [more inside]
posted by Shane on Mar 10, 2004 - 2 answers

My wife bought me a nifty leather duster for Christmas. I've never had a leather overcoat before, and I'd like some tips on waterproofing it and caring for it.
posted by mr_crash_davis on Dec 26, 2003 - 6 answers