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ask.metafilter.com > 390403 > What-can-go-in-the-dishwasher

What can go in the dishwasher?

1+ hour, 22+ min ago   (132+ words) We cook a lot in our house, I am the primary dishwasher/kitchen cleaner, and I'm trying to spend less time and energy cleaning up. I hand-wash a lot of stuff that I see other people put in the dishwasher....

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ask.metafilter.com > 389787 > Could-I-set-up-a-wood-carving-space-inside-and-not-ruin-my-apartment

Could I set up a wood carving space inside and not ruin my apartment?

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (215+ words) My lockdown hobby was what I guess you'd call whittling or wood carving, little animals and stuff out of basswood and butternut and such. I sometimes did it indoors, which I think drove my ex crazy because there were wood…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 388810 > Where-is-that-smell-coming-from

Where is that smell coming from?

6+ mon, 5+ day ago   (111+ words) Every once in a while there will be a smell. Cat pee, a rotting onion behind the fridge... right now I'm pretty sure it's a dead mouse. To live comfortably in my house I need to find the dead mouse,…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 388793 > Humidifiers-distilled-water-demineralized-water-No-clue-here

Humidifiers, distilled water, demineralized water. No clue here

6+ mon, 6+ day ago   (223+ words) Help me figure out what I need to create a house with reasonable humidity and not go broke or crazy.My house in upstate New York seems to hover around 20% or less humidity this cold winter (today is minus 2)That's…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 388435 > What-is-the-actual-outcome-from-a-security-cam

What is the actual outcome from a security cam?

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (128+ words) Homeowner considering an outdoor security cam which would capture the front yard and a bit of the sidewalk. What would this actually do for me?Crime is high-ish where I live so that's not in doubt. My question is: how…...

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ask.metafilter.com > 388434 > Best-cooling-AC-solution-for-large-spaces

Best cooling/AC solution for large spaces

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (51+ words) Hey folks - we have a wonderful new vacation home brazil, each of the bedrooms has it own heat pump/AC but we're wondering about our main space, what is the best solution for cooling a large open space that is…...

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

What to do about wet spot on ceiling

7+ mon, 1+ week 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?

8+ mon, 3+ 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

8+ mon, 3+ 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

9+ mon, 5+ day 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…...