Bird house building what is the best wood to use for custom home design houses?
Q. I am looking to build a custom bird house for my friend for a house warming gift (I know clever!). I want to have an exact match of the house. But i do not know what wood to use for the main of the house and the details?
Asked by notredameswimmer - Sun Jul 29 19:57:57 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cedar. Smooth side on the inside, rough side on the outside. Cedar is durable and insect resistant.
Answered by Munya Says: DUH! - Sun Jul 29 20:00:36 2007
Q. I am looking to build a custom bird house for my friend for a house warming gift (I know clever!). I want to have an exact match of the house. But i do not know what wood to use for the main of the house and the details?
Asked by notredameswimmer - Sun Jul 29 19:57:57 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cedar. Smooth side on the inside, rough side on the outside. Cedar is durable and insect resistant.
Answered by Munya Says: DUH! - Sun Jul 29 20:00:36 2007
New England house prices? Is there ever really a good time to buy?
Q. I live in New Hampshire and I have been looking into buying a house. It seems to me that when house prices are low, interest rates are high, and when interest rates are low, house prices are high. Is there really a better time to buy a house compared to other times? Someone I know said we should wait because houses are not appreciating very well in the area right now, but, is this true? And is it better to continue renting? The prices in the area are outrageous at best, and I can't believe that there is ever going to be a time when they are going to be lower. It seems to me that if appreciation continues at any rate, that ordinary people wont be able to afford a house at all. $200,000 plus for a small place seems crazy. Any input on this?
Asked by john k - Thu Aug 17 09:31:54 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I live in the mid-atlantic. In 1988, we bought a townhouse for 92,500. The neighbors had bought theirs the year before for 130K. The prices stayed stagnant, even as other neighborhoods rose, because our townhouses were older. However, as all the land along our highway exit got built out, the value of our townhouses was seen - close to the highway, but surrounded by woods, roomy inside, bigger yards, lots of open space. In 2001, we bought a neighbor's townhouse for 116K and started renting out ours for 850/mo. In 2003, we sold the rental for 175K. In 2005, we sold the house bought for 116 for 325K. People tried to keep those prices going up, and some people bought at 350 - 370. (Lots of those homes were wonderfully remodeled, with… [cont.]
Answered by cassandra - Thu Aug 17 12:25:08 2006
Q. I live in New Hampshire and I have been looking into buying a house. It seems to me that when house prices are low, interest rates are high, and when interest rates are low, house prices are high. Is there really a better time to buy a house compared to other times? Someone I know said we should wait because houses are not appreciating very well in the area right now, but, is this true? And is it better to continue renting? The prices in the area are outrageous at best, and I can't believe that there is ever going to be a time when they are going to be lower. It seems to me that if appreciation continues at any rate, that ordinary people wont be able to afford a house at all. $200,000 plus for a small place seems crazy. Any input on this?
Asked by john k - Thu Aug 17 09:31:54 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I live in the mid-atlantic. In 1988, we bought a townhouse for 92,500. The neighbors had bought theirs the year before for 130K. The prices stayed stagnant, even as other neighborhoods rose, because our townhouses were older. However, as all the land along our highway exit got built out, the value of our townhouses was seen - close to the highway, but surrounded by woods, roomy inside, bigger yards, lots of open space. In 2001, we bought a neighbor's townhouse for 116K and started renting out ours for 850/mo. In 2003, we sold the rental for 175K. In 2005, we sold the house bought for 116 for 325K. People tried to keep those prices going up, and some people bought at 350 - 370. (Lots of those homes were wonderfully remodeled, with… [cont.]
Answered by cassandra - Thu Aug 17 12:25:08 2006
My house smells like dog pee, what can I do to get rid of the smell?
Q. I have a 4 month old puppy that never took on house training too well and he pees in the house a lot on the carpet, my whole house stinks with the smell. How do I get rid of this smell. It's getting to where I don't even want to be in my living room because it stinks so bad. And just so everyone knows, I'm not lazy at training him, I go to college full time and work full time.
Asked by Anonymous - Thu Mar 20 01:09:19 2008 - - 25 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A product that I used to use when I had cats was called "Anti-Icky Poo". It claims to be able to remove the smell of dead bodies. I've never had to use it for my dog, but it did work for cat pee, which I've found smells worse than dog pee. I'll go along with the rest of the crowd also and say you should get your carpet professionally steam-cleaned.
Answered by That guy - Thu Mar 20 04:39:16 2008
Q. I have a 4 month old puppy that never took on house training too well and he pees in the house a lot on the carpet, my whole house stinks with the smell. How do I get rid of this smell. It's getting to where I don't even want to be in my living room because it stinks so bad. And just so everyone knows, I'm not lazy at training him, I go to college full time and work full time.
Asked by Anonymous - Thu Mar 20 01:09:19 2008 - - 25 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A product that I used to use when I had cats was called "Anti-Icky Poo". It claims to be able to remove the smell of dead bodies. I've never had to use it for my dog, but it did work for cat pee, which I've found smells worse than dog pee. I'll go along with the rest of the crowd also and say you should get your carpet professionally steam-cleaned.
Answered by That guy - Thu Mar 20 04:39:16 2008
When staging a house for showing, do you leave the items in the home?
Q. My husband and I are getting ready to list our house for sale, and are getting it ready to stage. Before I buy items for the house (like artwork, plants, candles, etc.), I was needing to know if these items are expected to stay with the house or will we be able to take them with us? Also, any ideas for staging the house would be quite helpful. We have already decluttered everything, taking down all personal pictures, magnets, etc. We have painted everything neutral and cleaned it up inside and out.
Asked by sparklelove8702 - Sun May 18 13:30:03 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not unless the items are mentioned in the contract, for instance, some people sell the house with the refrigerator, washer and dryer but that has to be written into the contract. If the people buying your house requests an item stay you can negotiate with them. I would suggest giving the rug a professional cleaning that always makes a good impression. I still remember walking into a house with a white rug.. but with a black trail of dirt to all the rooms not very impressive.
Answered by Tapestry6 - Sun May 18 13:40:44 2008
Q. My husband and I are getting ready to list our house for sale, and are getting it ready to stage. Before I buy items for the house (like artwork, plants, candles, etc.), I was needing to know if these items are expected to stay with the house or will we be able to take them with us? Also, any ideas for staging the house would be quite helpful. We have already decluttered everything, taking down all personal pictures, magnets, etc. We have painted everything neutral and cleaned it up inside and out.
Asked by sparklelove8702 - Sun May 18 13:30:03 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not unless the items are mentioned in the contract, for instance, some people sell the house with the refrigerator, washer and dryer but that has to be written into the contract. If the people buying your house requests an item stay you can negotiate with them. I would suggest giving the rug a professional cleaning that always makes a good impression. I still remember walking into a house with a white rug.. but with a black trail of dirt to all the rooms not very impressive.
Answered by Tapestry6 - Sun May 18 13:40:44 2008
Asking all previous house sitters or those that have hired house sitters. What is the protocol?
Q. We are considering leaving for 2 years to go abroad and do not want to sell our house in this soft market. What do house sitters get paid? Do they pay utility bills? Are they responsible to field house issues as they arise? Is there anything I should stay clear of? Any help by experienced individuals greatly appreciated!
Asked by pumpyla - Fri Aug 7 16:45:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just rent the house to some teenagers, is all good.
Answered by Drifting - Fri Aug 7 17:13:40 2009
Q. We are considering leaving for 2 years to go abroad and do not want to sell our house in this soft market. What do house sitters get paid? Do they pay utility bills? Are they responsible to field house issues as they arise? Is there anything I should stay clear of? Any help by experienced individuals greatly appreciated!
Asked by pumpyla - Fri Aug 7 16:45:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just rent the house to some teenagers, is all good.
Answered by Drifting - Fri Aug 7 17:13:40 2009
What house colors go good with grey landscaping block?
Q. I have a 1916 craftsman house and recently added grey landscaping block across the front of the house. What are good house colors that go with grey block?
Asked by Nathan - Thu Aug 20 22:07:55 2009 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I have a 1916 craftsman house and recently added grey landscaping block across the front of the house. What are good house colors that go with grey block?
Asked by Nathan - Thu Aug 20 22:07:55 2009 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments
My house is infested with fleas, what is the best stuff to get rid of them?
Q. My house has so many fleas. I have not had fleas for 15 or more years in my house. My cats stay inside, but my dog goes in and out. I am sure she brought them inside. I have dipped them, sprayed the house etc. Its not working. What the best chemical to buy, and where? I prefer to go to a store, rather than order on line.
Asked by memyselfeye - Wed Jun 18 19:05:43 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try doyourownpestcontrol.com and type in fleas in the search section. Thet have great ideas. I myself have used Demize ec it kills eggs,larva and pupae. Follow directions carefully. Bombs do not work. believe me
Answered by Robert M - Wed Jun 18 22:20:38 2008
Q. My house has so many fleas. I have not had fleas for 15 or more years in my house. My cats stay inside, but my dog goes in and out. I am sure she brought them inside. I have dipped them, sprayed the house etc. Its not working. What the best chemical to buy, and where? I prefer to go to a store, rather than order on line.
Asked by memyselfeye - Wed Jun 18 19:05:43 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try doyourownpestcontrol.com and type in fleas in the search section. Thet have great ideas. I myself have used Demize ec it kills eggs,larva and pupae. Follow directions carefully. Bombs do not work. believe me
Answered by Robert M - Wed Jun 18 22:20:38 2008
My parents house is cluttered almost to the level of danger. How do I convince them to clean house?
Q. They just hold on to everything! There are newspapers from months past, soda bottles, shoes, clothes, boxes, anything you can imagine just exploding from each room in the house! I have already tried cleaning their house myself, but I don't get anywhere. I do the dishes, clean the counters, etc. but they are just recluttered within a week! What are some ways I can help them or get some serious intervention for de-cluttering their home?
Asked by cutie pie - Fri Nov 3 13:43:02 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I new a guy who shoved all his junk into a closet then one day he went to throw more stuff in there and it all collapsed on him and he was trapped under a pile of junk for 4 days and nearly died. They had to amputate his foot but he did survive. I would have him give your parents a lecture but I haven't been in touch with him lately.
Answered by unknown - Tue Nov 7 18:56:47 2006
Q. They just hold on to everything! There are newspapers from months past, soda bottles, shoes, clothes, boxes, anything you can imagine just exploding from each room in the house! I have already tried cleaning their house myself, but I don't get anywhere. I do the dishes, clean the counters, etc. but they are just recluttered within a week! What are some ways I can help them or get some serious intervention for de-cluttering their home?
Asked by cutie pie - Fri Nov 3 13:43:02 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I new a guy who shoved all his junk into a closet then one day he went to throw more stuff in there and it all collapsed on him and he was trapped under a pile of junk for 4 days and nearly died. They had to amputate his foot but he did survive. I would have him give your parents a lecture but I haven't been in touch with him lately.
Answered by unknown - Tue Nov 7 18:56:47 2006
I am renting a house with old carpet. How do I get smells&stains out of the carpet & otherareas of thehome ?
Q. I am going to rent a house that people were evicted from. They did not take care of the house at all. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to effectivly clean the house, and carpets. I am interested in odor remover and stain remover. this house has really old carpet, looks like berber type and I intend to rent a steam cleaner. But are there any home remedies etc, that could also help? The former tenants left rotting food in the kitchen also. I want to get rid of the smells! I am getting first month rent free if we clean it ourselves, so I can't ask the landlord for help on this. Also, these people were smokers. I noticed the blinds had a lot of dirt possibly nicotine build up etc. Thanks for sending me any helpful… [cont.]
Asked by hannahlovescarebears - Wed Jun 7 07:04:39 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Scrub the walls down with a scented pinesol, shampoo the carpets with a good carpet shampooer suce as Rug Doctor. Spray capet with Carpet Fresh made for pets. Take blinds down and hang up outside, spray with Greased Lightening and let set for a few seconds and rinse with a hose don't forget to spray both sides of the blinds and the pull cords. If walls are bad, repaint to eliminate the smoke odors, white vinegar or bleach water will clean the kitchen, also scrub refridgerator out with bleach water and set an open box of baking soda in the fridge or a piece of charcoal to absorb the odor. Purchase one of the candle warmers from Walmart, and a drinking glass from goodwill with a thick bottom and pour liquid potpourri in it and set on the… [cont.]
Answered by judy_derr38565 - Wed Jun 7 10:42:50 2006
Q. I am going to rent a house that people were evicted from. They did not take care of the house at all. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to effectivly clean the house, and carpets. I am interested in odor remover and stain remover. this house has really old carpet, looks like berber type and I intend to rent a steam cleaner. But are there any home remedies etc, that could also help? The former tenants left rotting food in the kitchen also. I want to get rid of the smells! I am getting first month rent free if we clean it ourselves, so I can't ask the landlord for help on this. Also, these people were smokers. I noticed the blinds had a lot of dirt possibly nicotine build up etc. Thanks for sending me any helpful… [cont.]
Asked by hannahlovescarebears - Wed Jun 7 07:04:39 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Scrub the walls down with a scented pinesol, shampoo the carpets with a good carpet shampooer suce as Rug Doctor. Spray capet with Carpet Fresh made for pets. Take blinds down and hang up outside, spray with Greased Lightening and let set for a few seconds and rinse with a hose don't forget to spray both sides of the blinds and the pull cords. If walls are bad, repaint to eliminate the smoke odors, white vinegar or bleach water will clean the kitchen, also scrub refridgerator out with bleach water and set an open box of baking soda in the fridge or a piece of charcoal to absorb the odor. Purchase one of the candle warmers from Walmart, and a drinking glass from goodwill with a thick bottom and pour liquid potpourri in it and set on the… [cont.]
Answered by judy_derr38565 - Wed Jun 7 10:42:50 2006
What action can I take against a neighbour who has built their house in a way which does not fit in community?
Q. My neigbour demolished the house and built a new one. My house was designed and built before this occurred. Everything was fine until the new house was built. Now, the neighbours have replaced the wall and carport that was on their side of the fence, running the entire length of my house, with an outdoor entertaining, dining area. ie, what was originally at the back of the house, they have moved to the side of their house, along the side of my house. What this means is, the design of my house is no longer appropriate, because it does not incorporate any barrier against the noise that is constantly coming from the neighbour's outdoor area on the side of the house. I would like to know if there is any way they can be forced to change… [cont.]
Asked by Jon B - Sun Jan 14 06:17:00 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. can you tell us if you're in the US or UK? I'm a city planner in the US, but I won't be able to help you with UK laws and policies. In the U.S., there are only two sources of rules for house building. 1. Local planning agency rules for the jurisdiction in which you live. These are in the form of zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, etc. You can call the local planning agency and apprise them of the situation to see if there is a violation. Chances are, all the work being done would have necessitated a permit, a copy of which should be available at the planning agency. In the U.S., most local ordinances don't really regulate much about house construction other than placing limits on height, and requiring certain minimum… [cont.]
Answered by I hate friggin' crybabies - Sun Jan 14 06:22:06 2007
Q. My neigbour demolished the house and built a new one. My house was designed and built before this occurred. Everything was fine until the new house was built. Now, the neighbours have replaced the wall and carport that was on their side of the fence, running the entire length of my house, with an outdoor entertaining, dining area. ie, what was originally at the back of the house, they have moved to the side of their house, along the side of my house. What this means is, the design of my house is no longer appropriate, because it does not incorporate any barrier against the noise that is constantly coming from the neighbour's outdoor area on the side of the house. I would like to know if there is any way they can be forced to change… [cont.]
Asked by Jon B - Sun Jan 14 06:17:00 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. can you tell us if you're in the US or UK? I'm a city planner in the US, but I won't be able to help you with UK laws and policies. In the U.S., there are only two sources of rules for house building. 1. Local planning agency rules for the jurisdiction in which you live. These are in the form of zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, etc. You can call the local planning agency and apprise them of the situation to see if there is a violation. Chances are, all the work being done would have necessitated a permit, a copy of which should be available at the planning agency. In the U.S., most local ordinances don't really regulate much about house construction other than placing limits on height, and requiring certain minimum… [cont.]
Answered by I hate friggin' crybabies - Sun Jan 14 06:22:06 2007
What type of house will withstand a volcanic eruption?
Q. In school, I have to create and 'sell' a house that will withstand a natural disaster. I got the natural disaster Volcanoes. So I was wondering, will a granite wall melt because of the heat? I was also wondering what other specifications Iwould need to create such a house. PS I was also wondering if fire resistant paint would keep a house from burning from the heat.
Asked by Funky Girl - Wed May 21 20:38:30 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on how big the eruption is and how far from it you are. As a rule of thumb, no house will withstand one of these. The house will get either buried, burnt or blown apart (alliteration, fancy that). Suggest you find another disaster or specify some factors you want considered.
Answered by jemhasb - Thu May 29 19:08:11 2008
Q. In school, I have to create and 'sell' a house that will withstand a natural disaster. I got the natural disaster Volcanoes. So I was wondering, will a granite wall melt because of the heat? I was also wondering what other specifications Iwould need to create such a house. PS I was also wondering if fire resistant paint would keep a house from burning from the heat.
Asked by Funky Girl - Wed May 21 20:38:30 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends on how big the eruption is and how far from it you are. As a rule of thumb, no house will withstand one of these. The house will get either buried, burnt or blown apart (alliteration, fancy that). Suggest you find another disaster or specify some factors you want considered.
Answered by jemhasb - Thu May 29 19:08:11 2008
My house is 30 years old. How do I find the contractor who built my house?
Q. I would like to get a blueprint of my home, i.e., the supporting studs, water lines in the foundation, what walls I can actually tear down without structurally damaging my home. We are wanting to redo the entire inside of the house. I know we will need permits for some of the work, but I'd like to see the actual blueprints of my home before I go any further. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Asked by martinsteelersfan - Sat Jan 5 16:35:28 2008 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe if you go to you local city hall they have all that sort of information. I can't garantee what I say is true because I've only ever seen that people go there in movies for the prints of their houses. lol. Like movies are a great source for information. But it's worth a shot just call and ask and if your lucky and they don't have it they may know where to find it! Check the records department.
Answered by mckludge2002 - Sat Jan 5 16:39:37 2008
Q. I would like to get a blueprint of my home, i.e., the supporting studs, water lines in the foundation, what walls I can actually tear down without structurally damaging my home. We are wanting to redo the entire inside of the house. I know we will need permits for some of the work, but I'd like to see the actual blueprints of my home before I go any further. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Asked by martinsteelersfan - Sat Jan 5 16:35:28 2008 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe if you go to you local city hall they have all that sort of information. I can't garantee what I say is true because I've only ever seen that people go there in movies for the prints of their houses. lol. Like movies are a great source for information. But it's worth a shot just call and ask and if your lucky and they don't have it they may know where to find it! Check the records department.
Answered by mckludge2002 - Sat Jan 5 16:39:37 2008
My house becomes very hot in summer, how can I reduce the day time temperature without AC and coolers?
Q. The temperatre here in Jaipur is arount 45 degree. My house becomes very hot in day time. Do you have some (economical) tips to reduce the indoor temperature of my house, specially during day time.
Asked by Niky - Sun May 4 07:59:18 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Insulation is VERY important, high quality windows also important, shades/blinds help, fans along with cracked windows also good idea...but planting trees for shade is by far the "green" way to go. You get fresh air, shade, and improved curb appeal from planting trees and such.
Answered by Bill - Sun May 4 10:55:19 2008
Q. The temperatre here in Jaipur is arount 45 degree. My house becomes very hot in day time. Do you have some (economical) tips to reduce the indoor temperature of my house, specially during day time.
Asked by Niky - Sun May 4 07:59:18 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Insulation is VERY important, high quality windows also important, shades/blinds help, fans along with cracked windows also good idea...but planting trees for shade is by far the "green" way to go. You get fresh air, shade, and improved curb appeal from planting trees and such.
Answered by Bill - Sun May 4 10:55:19 2008
How do I protect my house form a divorce if I am already married?
Q. I am in a very shaky marriage right now. We have talked about filing for divorce at the beginning of next year. In recent weeks however things have taken a turn. We are talking about trying one more time. Here is the fun part! Last week I received a letter from my landlord that he is not going to renew our lease. Financially I am at a good position to buy a house. However I don t want to buy a house if my wife is going to end up divorcing me and take it. I also don t want to sign another 1 or 2 year leases to rent. So I have to make a decision fast on what to do. One option is getting a postnuptial contract that would indicate if we devoice the house stays in my possession. The trick would be getting her to sign it. Another… [cont.]
Asked by unknown - Thu Dec 21 16:15:03 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Financially, you are in a good position to buy..."...sorry, but a more accurate statement would be..."WE are in a good position to buy..." she's entitled to 1/2 the money you use to buy a house...you'd just end up owing her that money in addition to half the value of the house...Do not add to your assets at this time...
Answered by Paula M - Thu Dec 21 18:55:04 2006
Q. I am in a very shaky marriage right now. We have talked about filing for divorce at the beginning of next year. In recent weeks however things have taken a turn. We are talking about trying one more time. Here is the fun part! Last week I received a letter from my landlord that he is not going to renew our lease. Financially I am at a good position to buy a house. However I don t want to buy a house if my wife is going to end up divorcing me and take it. I also don t want to sign another 1 or 2 year leases to rent. So I have to make a decision fast on what to do. One option is getting a postnuptial contract that would indicate if we devoice the house stays in my possession. The trick would be getting her to sign it. Another… [cont.]
Asked by unknown - Thu Dec 21 16:15:03 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. "Financially, you are in a good position to buy..."...sorry, but a more accurate statement would be..."WE are in a good position to buy..." she's entitled to 1/2 the money you use to buy a house...you'd just end up owing her that money in addition to half the value of the house...Do not add to your assets at this time...
Answered by Paula M - Thu Dec 21 18:55:04 2006
How can I find which company my house is insured under?
Q. My husband recently passed away ans he was the one who took care of a lot of the financial responsiblities. He never mentioned what company our house is insured under. Is there a way to find out? I looked throughout the house and couldnt find the papers concerning house insurance. Plus, I know we had the basement of the house insured since we had a small commercial business running. But still I can't seem to find who insured the commercial part of the house either. A few months before he passed he changed insurance company. But he never even got a chance to tell what company it was since he died abruptly. What can I do? I already went to the company we dealt with in the past., they are not the one who are currently insuring us. Please… [cont.]
Asked by advisor2006female - Sat Jun 9 23:59:22 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Is your home still mortgaged? If so, your mortgage company would know since it is mandatory to have the home insured if you want to have a mortgage with them.
Answered by Alletery - Sun Jun 10 00:04:33 2007
Q. My husband recently passed away ans he was the one who took care of a lot of the financial responsiblities. He never mentioned what company our house is insured under. Is there a way to find out? I looked throughout the house and couldnt find the papers concerning house insurance. Plus, I know we had the basement of the house insured since we had a small commercial business running. But still I can't seem to find who insured the commercial part of the house either. A few months before he passed he changed insurance company. But he never even got a chance to tell what company it was since he died abruptly. What can I do? I already went to the company we dealt with in the past., they are not the one who are currently insuring us. Please… [cont.]
Asked by advisor2006female - Sat Jun 9 23:59:22 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Is your home still mortgaged? If so, your mortgage company would know since it is mandatory to have the home insured if you want to have a mortgage with them.
Answered by Alletery - Sun Jun 10 00:04:33 2007
I want my house to smell lovely all the time?
Q. We moved into our house around 18 months ago. I clean every single day including polishing the wooden furniture and cleaning my wooden floor. I clean the kitchen at least twice a day (the floor just once though). I just can't seem to get that "homely" smell. I have got plug ins in the living room and one of those squirty air freshners in the kitchen. When I walk in the house I want it to smell lovely like it does when I walk into my mum's house. Any tips?
Asked by tinab78 - Fri Jul 13 10:43:34 2007 - - 20 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sprinkle baking soda or baking soda based carpet cleaners before you vacuum. Heat white vinegar, and leave it in open pans. Both of these will achieve similar purposes they will absorb foul odors, and emit a "homey" aroma, possibly the very one you're looking for.
Answered by me - Fri Jul 13 10:49:10 2007
Q. We moved into our house around 18 months ago. I clean every single day including polishing the wooden furniture and cleaning my wooden floor. I clean the kitchen at least twice a day (the floor just once though). I just can't seem to get that "homely" smell. I have got plug ins in the living room and one of those squirty air freshners in the kitchen. When I walk in the house I want it to smell lovely like it does when I walk into my mum's house. Any tips?
Asked by tinab78 - Fri Jul 13 10:43:34 2007 - - 20 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sprinkle baking soda or baking soda based carpet cleaners before you vacuum. Heat white vinegar, and leave it in open pans. Both of these will achieve similar purposes they will absorb foul odors, and emit a "homey" aroma, possibly the very one you're looking for.
Answered by me - Fri Jul 13 10:49:10 2007
Main house in Canada, is the mortgage interest deductible?
Q. I work in US, but my family is in Canada, and we bought house in Canada (no house in US). Wonder whether the mortgage interest paid in 2008 is tax deductible. Thanks. Sorry, I forgot to mention the question is about the deduction in US income tax return.
Asked by Yingping L - Mon Mar 16 22:42:47 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Yes it is. However, you should talk to a professional as there could be a requirement for you to withhold 30% of the payment and then the bank would have to claim this back from the government. As no bank would want to do this, they would just increase your payment by enough to cover the withholding, which you would not want. So, talk to an expert first.
Answered by MadMan - Tue Mar 17 08:41:02 2009
Q. I work in US, but my family is in Canada, and we bought house in Canada (no house in US). Wonder whether the mortgage interest paid in 2008 is tax deductible. Thanks. Sorry, I forgot to mention the question is about the deduction in US income tax return.
Asked by Yingping L - Mon Mar 16 22:42:47 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Yes it is. However, you should talk to a professional as there could be a requirement for you to withhold 30% of the payment and then the bank would have to claim this back from the government. As no bank would want to do this, they would just increase your payment by enough to cover the withholding, which you would not want. So, talk to an expert first.
Answered by MadMan - Tue Mar 17 08:41:02 2009
How do you KEEP your house clean?
Q. It never fails, I spend my weekend running errands and cleaning my house. By the time I go back to work, I need a weekend from my weekend. I promise myself I will keep my house clean so that NEXT weekend, I'll be able to relax a little. Alas! The house is looking crummy by Wednesday and down right dreadful by Saturday. How do you keep your house clean. What is the secret?
Asked by timesdragonfly - Mon May 5 14:07:59 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Clean as you go. Conceal clutter. Put away what you take out. It really is that simple. For example, when you take a shower, clean the shower. During the week use a mister bottle full of one of the commercial cleaners or vinegar & water. Both help keep soap scum and mildew from taking over the shower. Do a heavy duty cleaning when you take your weekend shower and because you kept the shower mostly clean during the week, a sanitizing clean on the weekend takes little effort. Wipe out the sink when you wash your hands after using the bathroom. I keep cleaners and paper toweling or sanitizing wipes under each vanity so I clean the toilet and sink as they are used. Clean the kitchen after you use it to prepare a meal so grease and… [cont.]
Answered by eskie lover - Mon May 5 14:11:09 2008
Q. It never fails, I spend my weekend running errands and cleaning my house. By the time I go back to work, I need a weekend from my weekend. I promise myself I will keep my house clean so that NEXT weekend, I'll be able to relax a little. Alas! The house is looking crummy by Wednesday and down right dreadful by Saturday. How do you keep your house clean. What is the secret?
Asked by timesdragonfly - Mon May 5 14:07:59 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Clean as you go. Conceal clutter. Put away what you take out. It really is that simple. For example, when you take a shower, clean the shower. During the week use a mister bottle full of one of the commercial cleaners or vinegar & water. Both help keep soap scum and mildew from taking over the shower. Do a heavy duty cleaning when you take your weekend shower and because you kept the shower mostly clean during the week, a sanitizing clean on the weekend takes little effort. Wipe out the sink when you wash your hands after using the bathroom. I keep cleaners and paper toweling or sanitizing wipes under each vanity so I clean the toilet and sink as they are used. Clean the kitchen after you use it to prepare a meal so grease and… [cont.]
Answered by eskie lover - Mon May 5 14:11:09 2008
What would happen if I built an unconventional house that did not meet the building codes?
Q. I am interested in a building a house using non-traditional and unconventional building methods. This house probably would not meet the local building codes. I already understand that securing any necessary financing to build the house would be difficult and that it would also be more difficult to insure the house once built. What I am not sure of is how the local government would react if I built a house without any effort to satisfy the building codes. Would there be any legal action taken against me? Would they try to prevent me from occupying my own home?
Asked by Unorthodox - Mon Sep 15 15:07:34 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Before you even START building, you'll have to get a building permit from the city or local government. To do this, you'll have to provide them with architectural renderings (blueprints) that show every aspect of the house: dimensions, building materials to be used, electrical and plumbing schematics, and what the exterior will be made of, as well as other things. Some localities dictate what the exterior must look like. For example, in our city, the exterior of the house MUST BE at least 70% brick. If there is nothing adherently dangerous about how you're building the house--such as building a "hay bale" house--it's possible you could argue your case before the city's board of adjustments to get a variance. (BTW--hay bale houses are… [cont.]
Answered by Dawn F - Thu Sep 18 14:12:26 2008
Q. I am interested in a building a house using non-traditional and unconventional building methods. This house probably would not meet the local building codes. I already understand that securing any necessary financing to build the house would be difficult and that it would also be more difficult to insure the house once built. What I am not sure of is how the local government would react if I built a house without any effort to satisfy the building codes. Would there be any legal action taken against me? Would they try to prevent me from occupying my own home?
Asked by Unorthodox - Mon Sep 15 15:07:34 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Before you even START building, you'll have to get a building permit from the city or local government. To do this, you'll have to provide them with architectural renderings (blueprints) that show every aspect of the house: dimensions, building materials to be used, electrical and plumbing schematics, and what the exterior will be made of, as well as other things. Some localities dictate what the exterior must look like. For example, in our city, the exterior of the house MUST BE at least 70% brick. If there is nothing adherently dangerous about how you're building the house--such as building a "hay bale" house--it's possible you could argue your case before the city's board of adjustments to get a variance. (BTW--hay bale houses are… [cont.]
Answered by Dawn F - Thu Sep 18 14:12:26 2008
Does my house have a higher concentration of oxygen if I have a lot of house plants?
Q. I have lots of houseplants. In theory, my house should have more oxygen than most people's. Am I right?
Asked by TumbleTim - Mon Feb 20 12:15:29 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I test houses for indoor air quality and my meter is set up to measure the percent of Oxygen (O2) and carbon monoxide (CO) in parts per million. I have never seen a house with higher than the average oxygen 20%.
Answered by Renaissance Man - Mon Feb 20 16:14:57 2006
Q. I have lots of houseplants. In theory, my house should have more oxygen than most people's. Am I right?
Asked by TumbleTim - Mon Feb 20 12:15:29 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I test houses for indoor air quality and my meter is set up to measure the percent of Oxygen (O2) and carbon monoxide (CO) in parts per million. I have never seen a house with higher than the average oxygen 20%.
Answered by Renaissance Man - Mon Feb 20 16:14:57 2006
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