Where Can You Learn about Human Anatomy for Weight Training?

Problem scenario
You purchased Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe to help you lift weights. You want to know about ligaments, joints, bones, and muscle groups. You want to see diagrams or illustrations to understand what is being described for proper form for efficient strength training. What should you do to learn more about anatomy for weight bearing exercise?

Solution
You can purchase these charts:

3 Pack - Muscle + Skeleton + Ligaments of The Joints Anatomy Poster Set - Muscular and Skeletal System Anatomical Charts - Laminated 18" x 27"

How Do You Stop Ants from Coming into Your Home?

Problem Scenario
Sometimes you need a swarm of ants to definitively find where to seal. But sometimes they won't swarm. If you cannot get the ants to swarm (e.g., with bait, sugar, etc.), how do you stop them from coming in?

Possible Solution #1
The cracks for the ants may be so small that they cannot efficiently flow through in rapid succession. You may want to temporarily (or permanently) place tape over cracks where they are potentially coming in (near toe-kicks, crown molding, window frames, door frames etc.). Use feet of the tape and try to keep a good seal on the edges of the tape so the ants cannot come in.

Possible Solution #2
This liquid bait can work much better than regular ant hotels.

(It works better than other liquid/gels on the market too.)

How Do You Deadlift with Less Noise?

Problem scenario
To deal with lower back pain, your doctor advised you to deadlift. There is too much noise when you are deadlifting. The metal clankles loudly. How do you stop it?

Possible solution #1
Use silencer pads.

Possible solution #2
Wear ear plugs.

Possible solution #3
To prevent weights moving around and possibly being more quiet, use plastic clips to quiet the rattle.

How Do You Stand for Long Periods of Time without Hurting Your Feet or Knees?

Problem scenario
You want to stand for hours. You have a desk that allows you to type comfortably while standing. Sometimes your knees or feet hurt. What should you do?

Possible Solution
Try an anti-fatigue mat. It may make all the difference. You may want to wear sandals too.

Why Are Some Electric-Powered Sit-Stand Desks So Affordable?

Problem scenario
Some adjustable desks (with an electric motor) are much more affordable than others. Is something wrong with a cheap sit-to-stand desk?

Answer
Possibly. Verify how far down the table goes. Some models do not go down that far. Vivo makes a variety of desks, but some of their models do not go down very low when you are sitting compared to some other models. That may be a reason why you would not want to buy one. The table tops that are good for transport, and break down into different pieces, sometimes have seams; that is, the edge between the pieces when assembled will not make for a good writing surface. There are tradeoffs to different features. Transportation is a real concern. There is no getting around that.

You may want to view these sit-stand desks.

What Show Can Help You Invent a Profitable Product?

Problem scenario
You want to watch a movie to help brainstorm the invention of a new product. You want to come up with a useful invention that you can potentially monetize. What should you do?

Solution
We do not know of a movie that can do this, but you may want to buy Invention USA (either season 1 or season 2 or individual episodes of those seasons).

See also Shark Tank and this list.

How Do You Escape from a High Rise when the Fire Department Cannot Rescue You?

Problem scenario
You want to prepare for the potential situation where you need to escape from a skyscraper. You do not want to depend on the stairs or elevator being accessible. You do not think that going to the roof for a helicopter landing would help you. What should you do if you live above the 7th or 10th floor and the firefighters cannot get a ladder to your apartment?

Solution
If there is a fire and someone is living above where firefighters can rescue someone, there could be a problem. People like to live on a high floor because of health reasons.

…residents living on lower floors are frequently exposed to high levels of exhaust from parking garages and street-level traffic. In contrast, residents on higher-level floors typically enjoy cleaner air.

https://www.6sqft.com/health-and-high-rise-living-is-higher-healthier/

The solution (to being a health-conscious prepper in a skyscraper in a big city) is to buy this backpack device (with a cable) and set it up well in advance; you may need to ask the landlord for permission.