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ask.metafilter.com > 388407 > What-to-do-about-wet-spot-on-ceiling

What to do about wet spot on ceiling

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (84+ words) I live in Canada and I'm very ignorant about things related to repairs and maintaining a home. I've noticed a wet spot on my ceiling. I don't know how long it's been there but I suspect not long. Should I…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 387953 > Dos-and-donts-for-bathroom-remodel

Do's and don'ts for bathroom remodel?

Do's and don'ts for bathroom remodel?1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (63+ words) I'm very excited to be buying my first little house! Before I move in I want to take the chance to update the 35 year old bathroom (remove bath, make shower accessible for family member, add toilet). What are the things…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 387949 > Help-Me-Electric-Oil-Heater-vs-Vertical-Gas-This-Utah-Winter

Help Me Electric Oil Heater (vs Vertical Gas) This Utah Winter

Help Me Electric Oil Heater (vs Vertical Gas) This Utah Winter1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (187+ words) My living room is 15'W x 12'L x 8.5'H. I have this Pelonis 1500W Electric Oil Heater. If I want to hang out in my living room this winter, will this suffice or will it be inadequate and expensive (I reckon it…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 387824 > Replace-disc-light-part-of-bathroom-fan-unit

Replace disc light part of bathroom fan unit

Replace disc light part of bathroom fan unit1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (472+ words) Can I connect a different light fixture to an overhead LED disc light+bathroom fan combo unit? Seeking solutions that do not involve removing the installed-in-ceiling fan part.i have a house now so this may be the first of…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 387786 > hoarding-home-selling-and-guns-oh-my

hoarding, home-selling, and guns: oh my!

hoarding, home-selling, and guns: oh my!1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (815+ words) My 76yo mother, who is a hoarder living alone in a four-bedroom house in northern VA, recently told me she needs to move before the end of the year for financial reasons. I live across the county and am traveling to…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 387030 > Switching-out-our-water-heater-gas-or-electric

Switching out our water heater — gas or electric ?

Switching out our water heater — gas or electric ?4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (158+ words) We're in the market for a new water heater and I'm trying to make a solid decision between natural gas and electric. I've heard mixed things about efficiency, installation, and long-term savings. What do you recommend? If you've replaced one…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 386857 > How-to-choose-a-portable-oxygen-concentrator

How to choose a portable oxygen concentrator?

How to choose a portable oxygen concentrator?4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (431+ words) My mom has COPD and is on oxygen 24/7. She uses a stationary oxygen concentrator in her room, but she needs a portable oxygen concentrator to go anywhere. The portable units we've been given by the medical equipment rental company have…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 386788 > An-aesthetic-modern-sleeve-air-conditioner

An aesthetic, modern *sleeve* air conditioner

An aesthetic, modern *sleeve* air conditioner4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (92+ words) We just purchased a Windmill AC and really like it, both for its thoughtful design and looks. Unfortunately, it appears that the company only makes window units, and we also need an AC for a through-the-wall sleeve in a different…...