Accepting a Messier Home
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How Hard Is It to Power Wash the Outside of a House?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 13, 2012
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My house needs it BAD.
Am I going to have to get on a ladder? It's a one story house, but I'm short... or can I just reach and spray and hope all the dirt gets off?...
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- do not use a power washer....I use a garden hose and/or car wash sprayer to lightly spray the dirt off.
- oooh R.!! This sounds like fun!!! Bob and Greg will be delivering mulch for Boy Scouts all day on Saturday...I need to find out what time baseball is - we have a paren...
- This is an annual job at our house. We have a mostly brick home and a ton of decking around the pool in the backyard. My husband and I take turns because it is a lon...
Filthy Dirty House & Play Dates
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on March 25, 2011
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Would you let your child go and play at someone's house even if you KNEW FOR SURE it was filthy dirty?
Now, let me first say, this neighbor family is always chompin...
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- No I wouldn't let my child go. Maybe they can have their playdate at a park or your house. Poor little guy... the tv show hoarders comes to mind...
- You sound justified in being concerned. I have had occasion to walk into homes as you describe and am appalled that children live in them. There is definately a diffe...
- I would not. Even though my own home is filthy right now. :-o
Do You Mind If the Neighborhood Kids Hang Out in Your House?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on April 17, 2012
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Growing up, my aunt's house used to be the hang out house. Now that I'm an adult with my own home, I don't know how in the world she did it. I don't like too many kids...
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- I already have four of my own so a few extras really don't add any extra chaos to the mix. However, on days when I'm in a mood (today would be one) I make them play ou...
- I am play date central, with my kids and their friends. But when it comes to neighbors and their kids, I like my privacy.... and my circle of space. I do not like, d...
- I used to not mind it but the boys got very rowdy and loud......so not anymore. My son kept having to tell them to settle down ( he knew it was bothering me ) but it d...
Moving to a New House: Upsizing or dowsizing...what's Your Experience?
Asked by L.T. from Houston
on April 23, 2012
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We have lived in our house for almost 18 years. Truthfully, I never thought we would be here this long! My husband and I have talked off and on about moving to a bigge...
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- We also live in Texas. 12 years ago we moved from a 2100 sq. ft. home in a subdivision that had a decent size yard to a 1900 sq. ft. home on several acres. We love i...
- We moved last year into a house with the same square footage as the one we left- about 1950 sp feet. The floor plan of our old house just didn't work for us any more a...
- Are you a change-a-holic? That is my wifes word, she is always wanting to do something different. We bought our home in Aug '11 and have set a 6 yr 'plan' before we ...
BBQ- Keeping House Semi-clean
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on August 5, 2010
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We are having 8 other families over for a BBQ, with a little army of toddlers. My in-laws are coming from Ireland next week, and I have a baby....Wise women, how do ...
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- Get some inexpensive flip flops and keep them by the door. Ask that kids put them on before going in the house. (You can tell parents it's so they don't slip and fall ...
- Just make a path of towels or throw rugs to the bathroom. Have some spare ones ready to replace the ones that get soaked and dont sweat it. have a good time and mop la...
- without being too much of a buzzkill - get a few cheap bathroom mats and put them inside and outside the back door. my kids and dog are constantly wet and in and out, ...
House Cleaners/ Cleaning in General and a Few Other Topics.
Asked by J.L. from Kansas City
on June 4, 2007
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Ok, ill admit it! im not the best house cleaner. to be honest its one of the last things i think about. I know that sounds horrible. I try to clean and my husband come...
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- Hi J., I have an Interior Design degree from KU and do it on the side. I live in Gardner and would be happy to help you with any design/decorating questions you may ...
- There is a Salvation Army thrift store in Olathe. It's on K-7 just before it turns to the East before you get to the Great Mall and Olathe Medical Center. I think th...
- First, let me suggest freecycle.org as a great place to not only getting rid of clothes, but anything else that is cluttering up your life as well. I belong to the KC...
Seeking Inexpensive Cheer Them up & Out of the House Things to Do
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on February 15, 2008
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Hi, I have 2 preschoolers, 2 k-gradeners, & 1 5th grader and her friend today, all unhappy,screaming, fighting, board, and driving me crazy!
I believe that getting th...
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- I don't live in your area so I don't know of any out of the house places but when my kids get really bored I always pull out the playdough and or paints. I know they a...
- Hi J.! I'm J.. I have to laugh at what you are going through, because I had four kids in five years and I had to determine to stay sane, so I got busy, just like y...
- Bless your Heart with two sets of twins!! I have two kids 5&1, My husband and I are trying for our third. I'm praying that we have twins. Anyway to your question......
Yes or No to Cupcakes for Babysitters House on Sons Birthday
Asked by K.C. from Texarkana
on August 2, 2011
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Hey ladies hope ya r having a great day, so my son's 1 yr birthday is tomorrow, he goes to a private sitter who keeps 5 children in her house and has 2 small kids of h...
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- I did family daycare for 20 years and every child had a birthday party. I always appreciated it when the parents brought in cupcakes (many even made goodie bags for al...
- Yes, but only if you ask the sitter in advance. All the parents would have to permit their kids to have outside food, and you don't want to exclude any kids for aller...
- Of course take the cupcakes!! It will be super fun for him - and keep some for at home after dinner too ~ We always do a birthday dinner on the night of with a small ...
Does a Sandtable Bring Any Less Sand in the House than a Sandbox?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on March 25, 2010
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My 4 yr old asked my hubby for a sandbox at dinner the other night and much to my surprise he said yes. The ironic part is I really wanted to get her a sandbox last s...
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- We have a sand/water table and they love it! No sand in the house but that is probably because the eat it all. lol
- nope, somehow sand gets it's way into EVERYTHING. no matter how little sand you have, or what it's contained in , it always finds its way EVERYWHERE.
- Nope! Sand is sand is sand. Even though they stand at a table, instead of sitting in it they still get it on and in their shoes and track it in.
Extremly Quick Not Messy Breakfast for Toddlers
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on June 22, 2011
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Hey all! Well I've lost my job again (curse you economy!) And so that means I have to take my son to school with me for the last 10 weeks or until I can find a job. (I...
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- for some reason my kids both love dry cereal with a cup of milk...strange but they wont mix the two i cant tell you how many morning we were rushing to day care and he...
- Like the others have said, pancakes or waffles. Make them with different fruits or yogurts added or even instant oatmeal. It makes them want to eat them with no syrup ...
- Eggo waffles - they make all sorts of yummy varieties that are flavored so you don't need syrup or anything. My kids love the cinnamon french toaster sticks.
