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Recommendation for Deck Gates
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on January 12, 2010
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We have a wooden deck out our back door and the traditional (wooden or plastic) gates do not work if they have to have tension at the bottom because the bottom of the ...
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- If you have a gate that has a "swinging middle or a sliding middle"--the kind where you step on a release or press down and slide the gate---then you can always use a ...
- My husband owns a remodeling company and made the most beautiful baby gate for our house... not sure it would work outside (you would have to ask him) .. looks like th...
- I found an awesome gate that I love that retracts. We use our inside but maybe it will work for you. Everyone who visits comments about it. Here is a link to my blog w...
Paint or Finish for Deck
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on June 7, 2011
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I'm wondering what people have used to paint outdoor wooden decks. My in-laws recently bought a new house, which has a wonderful deck, but my father-in-law complains ...
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- If it gets slimy when it's wet, a good pressure washing would probably help a lot. You would want to do that before refinishing it anyway. But just the pressure wash...
- Generally I think that people do stains until their decks are older, then they use a paint. I'm not sure about a stain adding texture, but maybe you can find those sa...
- There are paints w/ texture to help w/ slipping - mainly for garages. However, I don't think they would wear well on an outside deck, but you could research and se if ...
How Do I Make My Own Photo Greeting Cards on the Computer?
Asked by M.R. from Phoenix
on October 30, 2008
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I have always been very crafty and used to make all my greeting cards by hand. However, with two kids under the age of 3 it's almost impossible to find the time to ma...
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- Hi M., I love designing invitations, cards, thank you's, etc. anything on the computer I can. I usually use PowerPoint. I know that might seem strange to some but...
- I use Kodakgallery.com it is quick and easy and they deliver them to your doorstep or you can pick them up at a photo center.
- Hi M., I am a consultant for Heritage Makers, an online storybooking company. Our software allows you to design your own cards as well as storybooks, calendars, pos...
Need Help Naming My Business!
Asked by S.H. from Rapid City
on May 12, 2010
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Hi Moms! What a fabulous resource this is!
I hope there are some creative ones out there that might be helpful in naming my new business. I am starting a company...
Need Good Contractor to Take Out Wet Bar
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on February 17, 2008
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Hi, I live in Richardson. Our house was built in the early 70's and has a wet bar area that is now used as a junk room. We would like to find a good reliable and reaso...
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- I know this guy from church and have seen some of the work he's done for friends. He does a good job, and he's a Christian. Jeff Rife cell: ###-###-#### home phon...
- I can't tell you who to see, but I can tell you to stay away from Superior Remodeling, Duane Cook. He appear very respectable and responsible, but working with him was...
- ed's construction...he's awesome ____@____.com
What's Your Punkin Plan?
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on October 20, 2011
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Enough seriousness. Let's be silly. What are your Punkin Plans? Are you going to carve, or paint? Do you carve free hand or with a stencil kit? Crude triangles or ...
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- We do Jackolanterns! I usually carve them--freehand. But I have done the stencils, as well. Those are fun too! We usually "do" 3-5 each year.
- I am going to carve a pumpkin with a freaked-out scared face - staring at a can of canned pumpkin pie filling, whip cream and pie crust placed next to it. ETA: Any...
- We don't really have a pumpkin budget, but we did buy one really big one. No carving, that just invites the squirrels over for a pumpkin buffet. Usually we draw faces ...
Potty Training - Looking for Toliet Recommendations
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on May 15, 2009
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I'm looking to put out the potties for my daughter, as recommended by her ped. Seems like the bjorn potties are the most popular but I'm looking for recommendations/t...
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- Bjorn are teh best, Iused them and are most versatile to fit any potty. Get going. V.
- I do daycare and have lots of little butts sitting on potties. I had to get a new potty cause my old ones weren't um, large enough for the butts and weren't keeping l...
- We just started training. We purchased the Primo 4 in 1 potty chair for our upstairs bathroom. It is really nice because the seat is a little cushy, but cleans easy. I...
Recommendation Needed for Outdoor Playset
Asked by A.B. from Houston
on April 23, 2008
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We are looking to buy a big wooden outdoor playset for the backyard. There are so many options out there right now and the prices are coming down. However, we're not...
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- Last year we put in the one from Costco. It has been fantastic. I know they changed it a little this year by adding some things that added some money. Many of our f...
- WE have a wooden outdoor swing set from Home Depot. It has a slide and 2 swings, a fort area and a sandbox. We also purchased an extra baby swing. We had it for our...
- We also have a Rainbow system and everyone (our family and guests) absolutely loves it! A friend bought one on Craigslist for $1000, so I tried to go that route, but ...
What Are Some Healthy And/or Safe Treats to Put Inside a Pinata
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on October 15, 2010
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Hi,
My son really wants to have a pinata at his birthday party. I don't want to put candy in the pinata, because it's too much sugar for the kids. And I really do...
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- * How about one dollar bills? Costly, I know but better than candy or plastic toys? You could just do two $1 bills per child or just one $1 bill per child. I'd sa...
- when we did a pinata a few years ago, it was close to halloween so I stuffed it with some halloween-theme erasers that had jack-o-lantern and spiderweb designs, little...
- Hi Mama- A couple of thoughts: You can get snack size single serve baggies of pretzels. Also, any of those 100 calorie snacks are pretty low in sugar. Healthier one...
Installation of New Pool
Asked by L.C. from Tampa
on May 13, 2008
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It's been 7 years since we've purchased our home. This year I asked my husband to put in a pool. He said let's get some estimates, info and possibly referrals from p...
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- Call around to all the pool places. You will find all kinds of prices. Make sure you actually go and look at other pools that have been put in by who ever you choose. ...
- We had one done in October. We used a Better Built Pool in Cape Coral. I hardly have any maintenance, occasional vacuum and very little chemicals. We went with the ...
- Hi L., I would recommend checking out a pool place. We use True Blue pool service in Punta Gorda. They may be able to have Install pool places that they work wit...
