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Midnight snacks that are safe(-er) for teeth?

I'm looking for midnight snacks that are less likely to cause tooth problems/tooth decay/etc. Assume that I'm grabbing this food in the middle of the night and then going back to bed without brushing...

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Getting around Chicago & Renting a Car

We (two adults and one rambunctious toddler) will be visiting family in Morton Grove, IL this coming week (Jun 28–Jul 4). Although we will be spending a few days with the family, we also want to make a...

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Do I really need a concrete foundation for my garden shed?

Just purchased a resin-viny Suncast Shed (model BMS5700). According to the manual it needs a concrete foundation, but I'm wondering if I can get away with just installing it on level ground. When I...

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What are some good and thorough resources for putting trim in a house?

There are plenty of basic and rudimentary how-tos out there that focus on pretty straightforward situations, like putting shoe/quarter-round molding along a straight wall or around a corner. I'm...

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Is moving from MacBook to Windows Laptop (running Linux) a good idea?

Has anyone had success transitioning from MacBook to a Windows laptop running Linux? My current MacBook Pro has seen much better days and I'm thinking about getting a replacement. Although a new...

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Is it possible to determine the date of a world map?

If you had a world map or globe that was correct and up-to-date the moment it was created, could you use one or more features on the map to pinpoint the year it was created? I know for example if the...

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Renting family cabins in the Poconos this summer

Where is a good place in the Poconos to rent 2-3 adjacent cabins near a lake in the Poconos? Needs to be kid/family friendly with full amenities including AC and kitchens. My family - - actually four...

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Comedic, Kid-Friendly(ish) informative Graphic Novels (science/history)?

My son (5 years old) and I had a great time reading through The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Computer. Most of it went way over his head (and, to...

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How might I identify a variety of unfortunately unmarked bags of flours?

I have a few bags of flours which I purchased from the bulk section of my local co-op. Unfortunately, they do not appear to be labeled. Is there a good way to identify different kinds of flour based on...

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Should I get a replacement battery for my phone or just replace it?

From an environmental perspective, is it better to replace the battery on an older mobile phone, or are the materials in a battery sufficiently harmful that buying a new phone is not much worse then...

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