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Where can I get liquid latex to make my face look bumpy and scarred for a costume?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, For the Rugby Sevens this year I'd like to go as Jocelyn Wildenstein, also known as “The Bride of Wildenstein”—the woman that ended up looking disfigured after spending millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery procedures. I need to make my face look all...
published: Mar 15 2013 - 12:00am
Where can I sell my second-hand laptop and TV?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I don’t want to buy a secondhand laptop, but would like to sell mine. In addition, I would like to also sell a flat screen TV, the sound of which is now a bit dodgy. Where can I go to do this? Are there shops that buy secondhand goods? I live in Sheung Wan. –...
published: Mar 15 2013 - 12:00am
Where can I sell or rent props for a short film?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I’ve recently moved to Hong Kong, and am in the lookout for shops that sell or rent reasonably priced props for use in a potential short film. Where in Hong Kong could I find such services? In particular, I’m wondering if there are any shops that could custom-make...
published: Mar 8 2013 - 7:43pm
Where in Hong Kong can I adjust the band on my watch?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, I recently inherited a mesh-band gold watch, and I’ve been having a hard time finding a jeweler capable of adjusting the band length. Would you happen to know a craftsman in Hong Kong that has the skills to help me out? Thank you! – Skinny Wrist First of all, it...
published: Mar 6 2013 - 7:42pm
How do I remove kitchen stains without damaging the countertops?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, Glasses, mugs and plates have left rings on my kitchen countertops, and I have had no luck in removing them. Can you please advise how to remove the rings without damaging the countertops? – Going in Circles Ah, we know that cleaning the kitchen stains can be...
published: Mar 6 2013 - 7:40pm
Pest control companies that use safe and non-toxic chemicals or sprays
Dear Mr Know-It-All, We have some unwanted guests of the household pest variety, and were wondering whether there are any pest control companies that could take care of them with minimum disruption to our daily schedule. Better still, it would be ideal if we can stay home as they fumigate. As we...
published: Feb 27 2013 - 7:40pm
Where can i buy a bonsai in Hong Kong?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, My wife has a green thumb, but we don’t have the space in Hong Kong to really grow a garden. I was thinking that for her birthday I would like to give her a bonsai as a surprise. Where can I purchase one of these mini beauties from? – Green Garden Queen The...
published: Feb 27 2013 - 7:34pm
Where can I sell designer jewelry in Hong Kong?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, Where can you sell a diamond necklace from Tiffany’s? I have one from that evil ex of mine and I can’t bring myself to wear it anymore (on the account of hating him so much). - So Much Better Without Him You’re in luck. Circa (Suite 1422, Princes Building,...
published: Feb 27 2013 - 6:32pm
Where can I buy super expensive chocolates?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, Where can I buy super expensive chocolates to impress my boss’s wife? I really want custom made chocolates if that is possible. - Choking on Chocolate You’re joking, right? You can’t find chocolates expensive or impressive enough in Hong Kong? I’m...
published: Feb 27 2013 - 6:28pm
Where is a good local choir group?
Dear Mr. Know-It-All, We have just moved to Hong Kong from Australia where my daughter was singing for the local choir group. Where can I continue her lessons here? - Waiting to Croon Welcome to Hong Kong! You could try the Hong Kong Treble Choir’s Association (704 Kornhill Plaza Office...
published: Jan 25 2013 - 12:00am