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I never use my oven and it takes up too much space (I have a convection oven I use daily). I will be replacing it with a counter and want to get stove hobs and use those. I've never bought one before. Tell me everything I need to know about purchasing hobs. What to avoid or seek out? Brand recommendations? Most of my cookware is wrought iron or stainless steel. Thanks!
posted by dobbs at 12:53 PM - 21 answers

My current home audio setup involves sending music from my Android phone (from storage or a streaming service) to one of three possible Bluetooth speakers in my apartment. Bluetooth speakers will remain the best option for me for the foreseeable future, but I'd rather not use my phone anymore. I know I could use a tablet, an old phone, or a portable mp3 player, but I really want something that isn't a mobile device, and is instead intended to live on a table or shelf, almost like a radio. So what are my options? [more inside]
posted by rhiannonstone at 4:21 PM - 10 answers

My kids watch too many imagination room videos - at least they're quite educational re numbers and letters. And Ninjas. They use a bunch of zhu zhu pets in their videos and my kids are obsessed.. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 5:48 PM - 2 answers

I keep some crates and a few other things in the trunk of my 2022 Avalon sedan permanently. Of course they always slide around when I accelerate and especially make turns. Is there some kind of a special mat or other device you put in the trunk of your car to prevent this from happening? I’d sure like to know what it is. Thank you!
posted by Rad_Boy at 11:21 AM - 14 answers

Due to recent events, my wife and I have decided to stop using Amazon. For many years I have been in the habit of buying things for the house, etc. from Amazon on a regular basis. We live in a small community where local shopping options are quite limited. Major shopping meccas are an hour away. What do you recommend to replace Amazon, especially for home goods and such?
posted by Rivvo at 9:12 AM - 23 answers

I am in the market for a used car, as used car prices have dropped back to something approaching a reasonable level here in Canada. Should I be trying very hard to buy one before Trump takes office? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne at 11:57 AM - 8 answers

Is there a law that states that a retailer must pay back funds awarded to the customer in a credit card dispute? How would this be enforced when a retailer is reluctant to credit back the money owed? [more inside]
posted by SoftSummerBreeze at 9:17 AM - 8 answers

I'd like to find, or have made, a new case for my Kindle Paperwhite. I decided I'd look on Etsy to see if there were craftspeople who made those - but Etsy seems to have an awful lot of storefronts which appear to be just fronts for some overseas manufacturer, and they overwhelm the choices. If you have strategies for identifying small craftpersons from those sorts of vendors, I'd like to hear them, please.
posted by TimHare at 10:14 PM - 6 answers

I want a very simple road rug for my kid’s room. This does not seem to exist. Help? [more inside]
posted by rabbits plinkety plinkety plink at 8:16 PM - 6 answers

We are downsizing and the china that my grandmother left us can't make the move. How do I figure out if it is worth selling? [more inside]
posted by Carillon at 3:54 PM - 7 answers

I purchased a Peugeot Paris u'Select Manual wooden grinder, and it had more plastic bits than I realized and is also not made to fully disassemble. I returned it. [more inside]
posted by Number Used Once at 12:55 PM - 9 answers

Can you recommend a print shop (ideally one you have personally worked with!) I am in my own special circle of printing hell. I have been fighting for weeks with envelopes.com on two (relatively straightforward!) orders of pre-addressed envelope printing. Complicating factors: we need WHITE ink on navy envelopes (and a few other finicky things). More snowflakes inside [more inside]
posted by seemoorglass at 11:10 AM - 8 answers

I paid for something on eBay. I appealed, got LLM nonsense, and have no mechanism to do anything further. I now have no money and no package. What next? [more inside]
posted by Mirth at 9:49 AM - 11 answers

HELP! I need some stocking stuffer ideas for a 5 senses theme. I have sight, taste, touch, and smell covered but can't think of anything for sound. Details within! [more inside]
posted by too bad you're not me at 10:15 AM - 23 answers

Alien gift ideas - specifics inside [more inside]
posted by St. Peepsburg at 9:54 AM - 9 answers

Please recommend open ear headphones for listening to podcasts to put me to sleep - so nothing that lights up, announces low battery, or otherwise interferes with sleep. [more inside]
posted by kristi at 9:21 AM - 2 answers

My husband is absolutely in love with this velour tracksuit he bought. There are no other colors. Can you help me find something similar? [more inside]
posted by *s at 1:24 PM - 2 answers

So here's what I'm looking for: I'm looking for a custom dog sweater/sweatshirt/jacket/similar item of dog clothing:

1. In Brat green (or a reasonable approximation thereof)
2. with my dog's name on it in the Brat font

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posted by Sperry Topsider at 9:22 AM - 5 answers

I need an office cardigan that meets my specific requirements. Can you help me find it? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne at 8:59 AM - 8 answers

We moved in a hurry, and afterwards I swore I would do some much needed winnowing of media: books, music, movies. However, my old go to (Half Price Books) isn't near me anymore. I don't have to get money for them, but it might be nice? Help?
posted by evilmonk at 4:35 PM - 12 answers