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I don't know if it was mentioned but zappos.com is a great place to shop online for clothes, shoes, etc. if you can't find the brand locally. They have free shipping and returns. So if you don't know exactly what size will fit you can order a few different sizes and send back the ones that don't fit...

We currently have this one http://www.amazon.com/Delta-470-DST-Signature-Pull-Out-Kitchen/dp/B001F7FAUC/ref=sr_1_38?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1364924016&sr=1-38&keywords=delta+kitchen+faucet but it has problems. 1) The main post rusted and doesn't swivel anymore and 2) one of the stream/showe...

I was looking to buy a pair of minimalist shoes, but they cost too much. I settled for a pair of generic (very inexpensive) water shoes from a well-known big box retailer instead. They are exactly what I wanted.

My sister and her husband were (are) in a similar situation. A few years ago I fully expected them to be permanently living in an RV somewhere out in the desert. Anyway, my sister moved all their loans and credit cards to a local credit union to reduce the rates. They are living off her husband's in...

Try http://corporette.com/ Most of the stuff is pretty pricey, but they regularly post discount codes and information on sales.

I like the "stove top" idea in this video (at the 10:55 mark).
6 rooms into 1

You might want to get an engineer (building inspector?) out at the site as soon as possible and have them put together a report on what needs to be fixed to make the houses habitable. Due to the age of the homes, that may include bringing them up to code (wiring, plumbing, structural) even if there ...

The quote should be based on what it would cost to build a similar home (cost per sq ft) in today's economy. A lot of people mistake property value for rebuild cost and pay more for insurance than they need to. At least that's what an insurance agent told me years ago. I guess it's reversed in an un...

I have been thinking about a backpack vacuum. Several companies make them. The link below is an example.
http://www.amazon.com/ProTeam-Super-HEP ... m_sbs_hg_2

I used to consider going to college and learning new things to be my hobby, but the cost has gone through the roof and I can no longer afford it.

Soapy water does a pretty good job too!

If you plan on restoring the car yourself one thing you really need is a place where you can keep the car long term and not have to move it -- and also a place to store parts.

I make way too many mistakes so I try to learn from them and move on.

That's a big step up from the Barbie Computer (aka Motorola Pagewriter) I used when I worked in IT (1995-2004).

A steering wheel quick disconnect?

What you need is a good transitional title. In my case I made a career change to Mfg engineering, but have since branched out in electromechanical machine design and fabrication. Now I identify myself simply as an engineer since I can work as a mfg engineer, mechanical engineer/designer, circuit des...

I had a neighbor who did the same thing. One night I got sick and tired of it and went over to his house and explained to him that I start work early in the morning and need my sleep. Never had a problem with him after that. If you are annoyed by your neighbor's loud music, chances are other neighbo...

I would contact the DOE Student Loans and get them to take the loan off deferment, if you can make the payments.
If you can't do that, make sure you at least make the interest payments while the loans are deferred.
Finding work at a "qualified non-profit" can reduce your loans to 10 years.

I started wearing glasses at the beginning of the year and I am still trying to find the style that works for me. Right now I use prescription reading glasses (good for about 5ft) at the computer at work, but if I have to go out on the shop floor I wear my bifocal safety glasses. I dislike the bifoc...

B: 2-egg omelet with ham, chicken and cheese and cooked in butter, Coffee with full fat 1/2&1/2 L: Meatballs with spaghetti sauce, gazpacho (onions. sweet peppers, cucumbers, cilantro, tomatoes), water to drink D: grilled Italian sausage and grilled cauliflower coated with butter and parmesan ch...

A pizza stone. I quit eating grains so it doesn't get used any more.

We have a range with an overhead oven (1969 GE Americana). At 5'3" I find lifting hot pans and casseroles out the oven to be a bit dangerous. That has kept me from putting a microwave on a high shelf over the stove. When (if) we get around to remodeling our kitchen, the microwave will get its o...

I had a 1993 Grand Cherokee. It was an amazing 4x4 and it performed well on the hardcore 4x4 trails here in AZ. I literally paid for the vehicle 2x in repairs before I sold it. Would I buy another one? Nope. It cost way too much to keep alive.

You might check with the tempurpedic mattress company about temperature ranges. My FIL discovered that they don't do well with electric blankets.

I had a coworker at one time who was buying rental properties. The first thing he would do was strip the floors of everything (carpeting, ceramic tile, wood, etc.) and replace it with linoleum or vinyl flooring with a simple neutral pattern. He even did this in his high-end properties. He said his t...

I live in north-central Mesa, about a mile south of the Salt River Indian Reservation, in an older neighborhood with big trees and flood irrigation. It's a pretty nice place.

My sister is 5-ft tall and drives a full-size Chevy pickup without any problems.

I didn't skip any grades. I started 1st grade when I was 4 years old. Being 2 years younger than most of my classmates wasn't bad in elementary school. The age difference seemed to be more obvious in high school. It all equalized after I was in a bad car accident in my junior year in high school. I ...

p14175 - That is [quite] a process isn't it. I would not feel comfortable taking apart that much but would consider a pro who works on these sorts of things. Cody One test you can do is simply tap the sheet metal body parts (doors, engine hood, roof, under the body, etc.) If it sounds hollow there ...

We have used a paint-on product called QuietCar ( http://www.quietcar.net/html/about_us.html ) to reduce in-cab diesel engine noise. It works really well.

A firefighter at a nuclear power generating plant. -- A very uneventful job -- unless something goes wrong.

Race horse breeder might be a good career for someone who likes horses. Are horses still a good investment?

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will definitely leave my cane in the car for future interviews. I'll keep the ADA laws in mind if the matter is brought up. I would like to think most companies are on the up-and-up. Interesting idea: To combine the IT and CAD experience with the manufacturing engin...

... your doctor should be able to tell you about the progression of your disease and that would help answer the questions you have about your work future. So... If I get an interview tomorrow should I tell them my doctor says I have X number of good productive years left to work before I'll have to...

II believe your age and being out of the workforce may be more of a problem unless you can use the idea of being a "female engineer" to your advantage since there are not many. I agree. My age and being out of the workforce are definite deal breakers, but I consider being in a male domina...

My question isn't about the arthritis, but arthritis is a good example. It is about whether it is appropriate to discuss a health condition during an interview and risking the chance of losing a job opportunity or not saying anything and pretending there is no problem. Is it really ethical to "...

... your doctor should be able to tell you about the progression of your disease and that would help answer the questions you have about your work future. So... If I get an interview tomorrow should I tell them my doctor says I have X number of good productive years left to work before I'll have to...

My question is about whether or not to bring up the fact that I have arthritis at a job interview. Background: I left the workforce a few years ago to pursue a Masters degree full time. I graduated in 2011. I am 52 years old. Over the last 3 years or so my mobility became gradually worse. I have art...

Does the med school guarantee that your tuition will not increase? Just asking. I recently completed my MS. I was in grad school for less than 2 years and over that time the cost of the program (tuition and fees) increased by almost 40%. I wanted to stay the full 2 years, but had to fast-track the p...

My current job will not allow for any adult evening classes if they are available. Thanks in advance. Community Colleges and Universities offer classes during the day. You might be the oldest student in the class but who cares. I worked 2nd shift while working on my math degree because none of the ...

After reading this thread I went back over my 1098ts for 2009, 2010, and 2011 from the university. I also looked at the 1098ts for community college courses I took during the same period. The university 1098ts are inaccurate and totally missing one full-time semester. Overall there is a discrepancy ...

Handy hint: If you are asked at an interview why you graduated with a BA in English, don't tell them that you originally wanted to get a degree in Mathematics. The interviewer might question your ability to manage stress.

You can get a small 16-17ft camp trailer and a full-size van to pull it. Two can sleep in the van and two can sleep in the trailer.

I just finished grad school and am looking for a job. It's funny how potential employers advertise for people with creativity and skills outside the box, but the moment you mention (as a potential employee) that you are not afraid of taking risks, that risk taking is good, the interview is over.

1. Can I withdrawal from retirment accounts without incurring an extra penalty to make day-to-day expenses? I would apply for unemployment insurance first. 2. Has anyone ever paid a service to assist with updating their resume? What should I expect to pay? The first company I was laid off from offer...

I pretty much eat from the produce and meat sections. When I buy butter and cream I always check the labels to make sure nothing is added. It's amazing (and scary) what food manufacturers will put in their products, even foods you consider basic. It's rare for me to buy anything in a can, box, or bo...

These days rudeness seems to be socially acceptable even to the point of being politically correct.

Keep the truck. It's nice to have a 3rd vehicle just in case one of the other two has problems that you can't fix immediately.

Lately it has been:
- Ice Station Zebra
- Jaws

I didn't know a website like this existed. Thanks for the link.

Whenever I get on I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson I am reminded of the following quote "I drove from A to B without a car passing me." It is a raceway out there and the zippy little cars tend to clump up behind slow moving vehicles and then kind of like get shot out of a cannon when they g...