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Preventative Foundation Maintenance
Asked by H.P. from Dallas
on March 25, 2008
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I have heard that you can get a free evaluation of your foundation within 10 years of your home being built. And supposedly it is cheaper to do some preventative maint...
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- I would call Jefferie Ellison with Structured Foundation at ###-###-####. He is honost, knows his business, and a great person. His evaluation is FREE. Please tell ...
- Hi H., it's important to water your foundation for preventative maintenance due to the type of soil in North Texas. You can use soaker hoses and water about 3 times ...
- Most foundation companies in the DFW metroplex with give you an evaluation for Free. Several reputable companies are: Perma Pier MBR Foundation Arch Foundation Ca...
What causes a long crack in the ceiling?
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on July 25, 2009
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My ceiling has a LONG crack, right in the middle. There's no attic or floor above it. The house is 11 years old, and we've lived here for three years. It was inspec...
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- C., Ram Jack Foundation Repair is a very honest and reputable company! They will tell you if it us indeed foundation problems and what you should get fixed. S..
- It could just be a bad dry wall job.
- Besides Arch Foundation and PermaPier, Fox Foundation is a company affiliated with the board of realtors meaning that they are non-realtor members of the board. We...
Buy a House with Foundation Repaired
Asked by C.Y. from Dallas
on July 26, 2009
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I am planning to buy one house in Plano TX. However, this house had foundation repaired in 1994 and no warranty available right now. The repairs were in the north eas...
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- I have been a Realtor for over 10 years. There are many areas and degrees of foundation work. Even if you ask the seller to pay for an Engineer report, they are all ...
- C., You've had lots of good information. I agree go with what you feel and if it doesn't sit right pass it up. I purchased a house with foundation problems and bo...
- Unless your inspector is a structural engineer, I would get a second opiniom from a structural engineer. Here on texas there is alot of foundation issues. You should ...
JFF: High or Low Maintenance?
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on April 13, 2011
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Which one are you? In your opinion, what does it even MEAN to be high or low maintenance? Does your significant other care one way or the other?
***FYI I am classic...
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- I am mostly low maintenance. I LOVE to shop, but I don't feel like that has anything to do with my maintenance level. I don't make my husband go with me. My definiti...
- According to my husband I am HIGH maintenence! ;) I love, love, love shoes, purses, jewelry, hair accessories, clothes, etc. I have 3 children and I do not feel that I...
- Guilty as charged! High Maintenance as far as my personal care. I am 42, refuse to have grey hair and always wear makeup. However, since I have been home the last y...
Do You Know of Any REALLY Low-maintenance Flowers/plants?
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on April 24, 2009
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My husband and I spent a lot of money on flowers/bushes, etc last year and spent an entire weekend planting them ourselves. They looked really pretty for about one mon...
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- Hostas! Not really too colorful, but by far the hardiest of plants. Perfect for the shade. Easy to split and transfer. They do come in different varigations (white/gre...
- Hi J., Every year I buy, plant, water and then they would die. Until last year. I spent $200 and had a "design" done for around my house. I was completely honest a...
- After experimenting with different annuals for about the past 17 years my favorite are begonias. They come in white, pale pink, deep pink & red so I mix them up for pl...
Carpenter Ants Help!!
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 27, 2009
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How do I get rid of these big black ants? I cannot find out where they are coming from but as soon as the weather warmed up they were here in force. I've tried the t...
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- Here are some ways to help get rid of ants. Hope this helps. Linda How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Ants-Naturally How to Kil...
- Someone else posted this question (asking for natural ways to get rid of ants) recently, so search for that post and responses if you want natural ideas. Personally, ...
- Not sure this will work on carpenter ants, but I know it does with regular ants. Spread a little used coffee grounds along the doorway, window, and any openings they ...
What Do I Wear to Sea World?
Asked by J.F. from Houston
on May 26, 2009
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I need help Ladies! We are going to Sea World this weekend and although I have been once many years before, have forgotten what kind of clothes and shoes to wear. As...
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- All great advice. You could also consider a light colorful sundress like the ones by "Fresh Produce" it is almost like a bathing suit cover up. I live in them. They wa...
- We were just there a few weeks ago and I guess the answer depends on if you're just going to the park or if you're planning on hitting the water park as well. When we...
- You definitely need comfy shoes because there is lots of standing and walking. There is also plenty of shade and sitting too. Some comfy sandals or tennis shoes woul...
Inconsolable Sick Toddler
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on August 20, 2010
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I have a 2 1/2 year old who every time he gets a runny nose and has trouble sleeping disrupts the whole family. He won't let you help him and cries and gets mad. He al...
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- I recommend that you take him to a developmental pediatrician. Sounds like he may have sensory issues. If he does you need to have those addressed before he enters s...
- normal. i'd just make sure there's no ear infections if he doesn't stop crying.... maybe it hurts when he lays down. prop him up and use humidifier and i bet that help...
- This was how my son was too. He would get a "cold" and he would wake up at night and be grumpy all day. He had no other symptoms. My husband is a doctor and so we have...
What Is Your Beauty Must Haves?
Asked by M.A. from Detroit
on March 24, 2011
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I scared myself looking in the mirror this morning...my skin is getting so wrinkled and blotchy (especially under the eyes), and under the skin acne. I have a very ti...
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- I have to use my Double wear make up from Estee Lauder. LOve it. But i dont have problems with wrinkles yet since im 22. But my mom who is 42 wears it and its such a b...
- I used the Mary Kay timewise collection and really like it and can see a noticible difference when I don't use it. You may also want to look into skin lightening crea...
- I have started MaryKay Time Wise also. But before I switched to a more adult skin care from Proactive, I tried to start with the most balanced skin. I did an aspirin f...
Sell or Not to Sell Home
Asked by T.J. from St. Louis
on March 13, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I was a 1st time home buyer 3 years ago and although I tried to do my homework, got adive and read up, I still ended up being in over my head. What appe...
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- T., I am sorry to hear about all your problems with your home. I would get a professional and nonbias opinion. Here's the one key thing to keep in mind...if you let...
- Wow, just checked in and was very shocked by Angel's post. (Angel, you need to get your facts straight before you walk away!) Back to T., can you find any legal re...
- You still have a roof over your head, so that is good. It may not be as sound as you'd like, but if you can afford the payments, it may not be as bad as it seems. Yo...
