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Kitchen Remodeling
Asked by H.P. from Los Angeles
on August 27, 2010
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Hello Mamas:
Do you know of a good contractor that you can recommend for a kitchen remodeling in Orange County?
Thank you for any suggestion you can provide.
Pe...
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- I have been going through the bidding process myself, and just settled on Ryan Construction - I just really connected with their designer, Heather. We have not starte...
- Bob Rogers is wonderful. His number is ###-###-#### and I believe he goes anywhere in OC. He's in Laguna Niguel. He's very reliable and a perfectionist. He's done ...
- I had my kitchen redone (completely!) Last year and I get so many compliments!!! I LOVE my kitchen! I can send you pictures and he also has many before and afters to s...
Kitchen Remodel in Piedmont/Montclair Area
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on September 7, 2008
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I am thinking about remodeling my kitchen because the look is outdated and not very functional (house built in the 50s). Does anyone have any good referrals?
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- For your cabinets and appliances I recommend Reed Plumbing Supply in Oakland. We remodeled about 6 years ago and saved around 800 on commercial SS stove, Bosch dishwas...
- We redid our kitchen and bath before moving into our new house last year. We love our architect and our contractor - how many people can say that? Randy Shirbroun - Sp...
- I highly recommend Toshie Lim for design (www.wacworks.com) and Rebecca at Paragon Remodel for the construction (www.paragonremodel.com). I recently redid the bathro...
Desperately Seeking Advice on a School Event
Asked by T.K. from Fort Collins
on January 24, 2010
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I am in charge of our small elementary school's annual fund raiser. My theme is Greek Mythology. My problem is I have had no one sign up to help me with this event a...
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- Local grocery store deli to see if they will donate some greek pasta salad as a sice. Then, you couldjust do Costco Pizza as most kids will eat that and it will all b...
- Is there a PTO you ask to help? Another idea is to ask each room mother to send out a plea for help to the parents in her class ... or perhaps assign a food, game or c...
- T., Sorry I can't help in the short term. But for the future, I have a stress- free fundraising program. Let me know if you would be interested later when you have ...
Need to Relocate and Sell House Fast, Mineral Rights.
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on August 4, 2011
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My husband and I are thinking about relocating within the next month or so and are needing to sell our house. My question is regarding to what would be best to do. Re...
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- I realize you are under the gun and this is comparing apples and oranges. But about 10 years ago we were looking at great house and some land. We did NOT buy it ...
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is... Those companies prey on those who are desperate. Of course they don't give a fair price. If you have any extra ...
- They do NOT give a fair price. Mineral rights are something that should NEVER be sold. I would get a lawyer and seperate the house and mineral rights. Did you realiz...
Favorite Ways to "Go Green"
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 19, 2010
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Hello ladies! I am looking for ideas on easy, cheap ways to "go green". Give me your best suggestions, from eating locally to wearing cloth diapers. I want to hear the...
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- I love www.Freecycle.org! I started my own group in my hometown and try to Freecycle anything I don't need that might be of use to someone. It's a great place to get...
- Line dry. It will save about 10% of your electric (and save you money. I cut $30 off our monthly electric bill when I started line drying). Also, drastically cut ba...
- Addressing the person slandering Melaleuca you don't have the facts...Melaleuca has won the Environmental Wellness Award 5 years in a row. They ARE a green manufactur...
Need a Project Idea for 1St Graders for Our School Auction
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on February 1, 2008
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I teach at a charter school, and each spring we hold an auction dinner, one of our biggest fundraisers. Each grade level is supposed to contribute an item, made by th...
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- What about a cookbook with special recipes from each child's family?
- I taught 5th grade at a school that did something very similar every year. We made a cookbook one year and it was a big hit! Each kid asked their parent for help writi...
- Each child (family) could submit a recipe along with the child's illustration of the recipe (i.e "Smith Family Spaghetti" child illustrates the spaghetti). You can ha...
Garage Sales - What to Charge
Asked by T.F. from Eugene
on June 28, 2008
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I have been re-washing all of these clothes that I have been storing and decided to get them out of the house (with the help of nagging husband). I have no clue on wh...
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- Thinking about Ebay- If they are in good shape it's amazing what some people are selling their clothes for.
- Hi Tania, If you have a lot of time to organize a garage sale, go ahead; however, I have found that clothes don't sell at all. I usually donate them to the Blind, ...
- For children's clothes, I would sell them at 25 cent/each. If they are full outfits, make them $1. I usually never sell anything over $2 unless it was furniture, ele...
