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Solar System Project
Asked by G.D. from Columbus
on November 9, 2007
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My stepdaughter is in fourth grade and has to do a project on the solar system. She is working now on the written part, but we also have to help her build a 3D model o...
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- last year my son was in 4th grade, we decided to be REALLY creative and used round fruit for the planets and had a canaloupe for the sun.....just idea, my son's teache...
- You can take different size craft hoops and glue the styrofoam bals on there(cut in half and make depression for hoop width and then glue around the hoop). I did one l...
- I say search online for some pictures and put your own twist to it by what you use.
Solar Panels. Anyone Have Them?
Asked by M.P. from Raleigh
on April 22, 2012
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At a recent Earth Day event, I talked to a business that installs solar panels on homes and businesses. They are pricey to install, but you get the investment back in ...
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- I've had them for about 3 year now and I've been pretty happy. They were very heavily subsidized by our electric company, plus there were great state and federal tax ...
- I haven't looked at them, but it usually takes 5-10 years for the "payback" .... will you be in that house that long? (The payback time may depend on your particular ...
- I don't, but my boss does....and I've seen his power bills....when mine are averaging close to $200 a month, his are between $5 and $15! I have no idea how much they c...
Any Had Window Tinting or Solar Screens on Their House?
Asked by L.Z. from Dallas
on May 16, 2007
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We are considering putting window tinting on all our windows on our house. Has anyone does this? Do you recommend it? We've also heard of using solar screens instead...
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- Hi L., We debated for a long time between window tinting and solar screens. Our house has large windows facing both east and west. We decided to go with a light tan...
- I used to be a new home inspector for a large new home builder and the window tint did void the warranty as it has be known to cause a problem with double paned window...
- I have had both...I DON'T recommend the window tinting. We have solar screens now and we love them. I don't know that it saved too much on our bills, but it did sa...
Solar Screens - Worth It? Just Plain Ugly?
Asked by P.L. from Dallas
on May 30, 2006
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we're pretty new to Texas and have yet to spend a summer here, but are getting the feeling its hot & sunny for many months. A window guy was suggesting solar screens ...
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- Hi, We built our current home 4 years ago. This is the second home we built. The first one was when we didn't know anything. We installed solar screens the first summe...
- Hey, there! Where are you from? Yes, it is HOT, HOT, HOT in Texas...and it seems like it never ends! We relocated from N. California and still aren't used to so man...
- I've seen them on houses and agree that they are ugly. I don't know why people put them in the front of their house. I don't think they're a problem in the back, but...
Need to Create Solar System/satellites with Food for Preschoolers
Asked by K.C. from Los Angeles
on March 22, 2012
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I am in charge of a project next week at my son's preschool, but I really have no idea how to begin, and I need help from you mamas! They are going to be learning abo...
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- a tangerine could be a planet-a grape...I have no idea how to do saturns rings
- Lots of citrus comes to mind. It comes in all sizes. Pummelo for the Sun, etc. Grapefruit, naval orange, orange, tangelo, tangerine, mandarin orange, and a grape for...
- Rice crispie treats!! Im not sure they are dairy free with reg butter but you coukd probably use whaeer butter you use for him at home. You could dye the marshmallow ...
Building a Home
Asked by B.W. from Salt Lake City
on September 28, 2010
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My husband and I are going to be building our home within the next few months. Feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the choices and decisions we have to make and w...
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- My must have would have laundry on bedroom(s) floor. No running up and down. And a powder room (toilet/sink) off the kitchen. Congrats on your new soon to be home.
- Oh honey! We just went through that! Had our house built and we moved in 5 months ago! WE LOVE IT!! I would highly recommend getting a central vaccum system throughou...
- Yes, a LOT of built in storage in the common living areas! A full bath downstairs near a common area, so when they get a little older you can have one in the tub and s...
Home Heating Concerns
Asked by R.P. from Philadelphia
on November 1, 2010
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A year ago we moved to the East Coast from the mid-west and rented a townhome until our old house sold. We finally purchased a home this past spring and are having som...
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- I understand how you feel. The furnaces and A/Cs in our house we bought a year and a few months ago were 20 years old. With the economy the way it was, and the unusu...
- If you are not planning on using your fireplace, be sure to close that thing up tight so heat does not escape. We have a 2000+ sq home with electric as the heat sourc...
- Insulate everything - it's cheap and it's easy AND it saves you money in the end. Make sure your windows and storms are closed and locked. Make sure your attic has pl...
Home Warranty Advice
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on April 18, 2012
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I own 2 duplexes and I have had American Home Shield for years. When I first added my 2nd duplex I asked if I would get a multi-policy discount and they told me "NO" ...
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- We use and have loved the service from HWA (Home Warranty of America). We have them for our home and our rental. We live in an older home and have had to use them a ...
- The last 2 places we bought "came" with the warrenty. It was included by the realtor in the typical they're being "nice". On both occasions we kept it for the time pai...
- I had American Home Shield coverage on my house in AZ. They replaced our solar hot water heater and our air conditioners (swamp and standard) for a nominal amount. I...
Is Your Home "Drop In" Ready?
Asked by L.C. from Allentown
on October 26, 2011
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We struggle with the clutter - with a kid, pets and full time job, and i am not too organized myself, I am losing the battle. I spend very few waking hours at home, so...
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- Not today. The bathroom sink is gross from my husband trimming his beard and not cleaning up after himself.
- My house is never drop in ready lol my mom pops by once a week usually and will text me 5mins ahead of being there ( HI hun gonna swing by and see the baby are you hom...
- Wow, I envy your strength and energy to keep your home clean like that. Seriously. My home is never drop in ready. It's dirty AND messy. LOL! I work full time and re...
Summer Home School and Activities!
Asked by A.W. from Kalamazoo
on May 24, 2011
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Ok moms - don't know your schedule, but my kids only have 3wks of school left so I am in planning mode. I work part time from home so I need a plan of educational act...
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- You have lots of great ideas. We do the summer reading program at the library. We read anyway, so it's great for the kids to get all the rewards. For spelling, there's...
- I'm making things real easy. My daughter is doing her regular school day M,W,F one week and T, TH the next. This way she'll work aprox half the summer. She can do w...
- My kids were SO mad at me for making them "do school" last summer. ;-) (Baby born in December, and I wanted to be able to take a good deal of time off then.) This ...
