Comments on: Help Us Help Ourselves http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves-2/ In defense of the sanctimonious women's studies set. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:18:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sundre http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves-2/#comment-89212 Sundre Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:59:12 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-89212 I have <a href="http://sundre.livejournal.com/75300.html" rel="nofollow">a soup</a> that you can add to the recipe list. I have a soup that you can add to the recipe list.

]]> By: Feministe » HUHO — Finding Low-Cost Legal Services http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves-2/#comment-89205 Feministe » HUHO — Finding Low-Cost Legal Services Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:15:33 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-89205 [...] This is my first entry for the second Help Us Help Ourselves carnival, which we’re hosting here on March 1. Seeing as how I’m a lawyer [...] [...]

This is my first entry for the second Help Us Help Ourselves carnival, which we’re hosting here on March 1. Seeing as how I’m a lawyer [...]

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves-2/#comment-89160 Vanessa Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:44:09 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-89160 How about. How to get your 8 month old to sleep before 1 in the morning? Because I'm totally open to suggestions, lol... How about. How to get your 8 month old to sleep before 1 in the morning?

Because I’m totally open to suggestions, lol…

]]> By: HUHO, March 2007 at Faux Real Tho! http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves-2/#comment-89146 HUHO, March 2007 at Faux Real Tho! Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:57:31 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-89146 [...] I asked Jill to host Help Us Help Ourselves at Feministe for March 1st. Send your submissions to Jill in a timely ma [...] [...] I asked Jill to host Help Us Help Ourselves at Feministe for March 1st. Send your submissions to Jill in a timely ma [...]

]]> By: Frumious B http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves-2/#comment-88734 Frumious B Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:07:19 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-88734 I noticed a dearth of car related advice in the last round out. Cars are essential for a lot of people, and they cost bucks to maintain. Most tune up work can be done by anyone with a minimum of investment in tools. Parts' prices at Autozone (my favorite store) are so much lower than what the mechanic charges that you quickly come out ahead even with the cost of tools. Even for repairs that you cannot do yourself, understanding what is broken and what needs to be fixed can keep you from being ripped off. Things that are easily changed by the home mechanic: Oil Spark plugs/plug wires Air filter Fuel filter Radiator fluid O2 sensor PCV valve clean the MAF All of these are easy enough to do early Sunday morning while the apartment complex manager is still hungover and won't bust you. Things which can also be changed by the home mechanic but maybe require access to a driveway: Belts Hoses Radiator Alternator (depending on your engine) Brake pads Start by purchasing a Haynes or Chiltons manual. They are issued for specific make/model/years and have pictures of your engine including exploded views, pictures of the tools you need, and step-by-step instructions. Googling will help you come up with all sorts of instructions as well. Look around for forums specific to your car where you can ask questions and learn from others. Check out the forums on cartalk.com. Clip your nails first, or you are guaranteed to tear one. Remember your safety goggles, jackstands, and wheel blocks. And make sure there's a six pack in fridge BEFORE you start. You will really need it when you are done (drinking while working is not recommended). I noticed a dearth of car related advice in the last round out. Cars are essential for a lot of people, and they cost bucks to maintain. Most tune up work can be done by anyone with a minimum of investment in tools. Parts’ prices at Autozone (my favorite store) are so much lower than what the mechanic charges that you quickly come out ahead even with the cost of tools. Even for repairs that you cannot do yourself, understanding what is broken and what needs to be fixed can keep you from being ripped off. Things that are easily changed by the home mechanic:

Oil
Spark plugs/plug wires
Air filter
Fuel filter
Radiator fluid
O2 sensor
PCV valve
clean the MAF

All of these are easy enough to do early Sunday morning while the apartment complex manager is still hungover and won’t bust you.

Things which can also be changed by the home mechanic but maybe require access to a driveway:

Belts
Hoses
Radiator
Alternator (depending on your engine)
Brake pads

Start by purchasing a Haynes or Chiltons manual. They are issued for specific make/model/years and have pictures of your engine including exploded views, pictures of the tools you need, and step-by-step instructions. Googling will help you come up with all sorts of instructions as well. Look around for forums specific to your car where you can ask questions and learn from others. Check out the forums on cartalk.com.

Clip your nails first, or you are guaranteed to tear one. Remember your safety goggles, jackstands, and wheel blocks.

And make sure there’s a six pack in fridge BEFORE you start. You will really need it when you are done (drinking while working is not recommended).

]]> By: SJ http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves-2/#comment-88699 SJ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:47:23 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/02/19/help-us-help-ourselves/#comment-88699 I really like this emergency menu/grocery list from the Hillbilly Housewife. I wish I had this when I was dirt poor and out of ideas! http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/40dollarmenu.htm I really like this emergency menu/grocery list from the Hillbilly Housewife. I wish I had this when I was dirt poor and out of ideas!

http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/40dollarmenu.htm

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