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"Artsy" (I Guess Thats the Right Word) Careers
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on May 16, 2010
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Wanting to know about the following careers: aesthetician, photography, & leasing consultant. I am the kind of person who is interested in SEVERAL careers ranging from...
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- I always thought an aesthetician did the skin type stuff, facials, waxing, teaching about skin care etc. not so much make-up type stuff. Check out one of the schools ...
- Estitisians where I worked did not do make up. After a facial they had to let the skin calm down and sent them home with no make up. Also they did bikini waxing and ot...
- I told my daughters to choose a career that will keep a roof over their heads. It's nice to do artsy things and some have been talented and very lucky to make a livin...
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I am thinking about remodeling my kitchen because the look is outdated and not very functional (house built in the 50s).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...
How to Find the Right College for My Daughter
Asked by M.R. from Terre Haute
on August 28, 2006
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My 14 yo started highschool this year and i started to think about:whats next??
Carrie loves to draw and create.In 1st grade her drawing of a horse actually looked li...
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- While the time is somewhat off, I'd like to let you know about North Carolina School of the Arts located in Winston-Salem. They have a lot of summer programs for High...
- Hi M....I'm A. I moved here from Pennsylvania in October 2005. I've raised my 5 kids on my own. 2 of them are college grads...the 2 youngest are still too you...
- It doesn't matter what school system you grew up in to find the "perfect" college. I'd try doing an internet search or asking her art teacher for ideas on possible co...
Need Help with Paint Options!
Asked by C.H. from Casper
on May 1, 2008
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Hi! We are painting the outside of our house soon, and I can't for the life of me decide on the colors! I am up for anything. I would just like a real updated "new ho...
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- If I were you I would drive around new subdivisions and see what catches your eye. We are currently building a house but I probably chose colors that would scare othe...
- I love the grayish sage green with white trim.
- I agree with Kate. Drive around and find houses you really like. You can even knock on the door and ask if you can try to match their paint choices to your color swa...
Modular Home Info
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on February 1, 2009
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Has anyone had any experience with Modular Homes? We have heard many great things about them and are loking into building one. Thanks for your help.
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- Hi J., My name is L. Bavota. I am a Realtor, and work for a full service custom modular builder. The modular technology is wonderful. But, it really depends on the...
- Modulars have come a long way in the last 15-20 years. My husband is a builder who does modular in addition to stick frame, panelized, and log homes. Modular homes a...
- One thing, they are almost immediately available, which is a big help. Remember, they are built to travel over the highway, so they are built like a battleship. Wh...
I Want to Repaint My Living Room!!!
Asked by B.S. from Lakeland
on February 25, 2008
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Hello my living room has been white for years. I have a blue variegated carpet and the furniture is maroon. I was thinking about making an accent wall also, but what c...
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- I started taking courses in interior design, but quit to be a mom. I have done my whole house, and helped family members with theirs. I have found that neutral colors...
- I think a beige with pinkish tones might look nice. If you go to www.behr.com and look for the color "Sweet Breeze" (number 710-A), I think that might work :-) Good...
- Tans/beige/browns will go very nicely and even green-like olive type greens. I have a great room (living/dining combo) w/ a brick colored couch with tan carpet, royal...
How Important Does the Outside of House Matter to You?
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on August 23, 2011
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We maybe moving and ideally we would love a brick or stone house. Here is the problem, most of the homes that I see in the area where we are going that are in our pri...
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- Depends. Would it be cheaper to renovate the inside or the outside of the house? I would pick which ever would give me the greatest resale value for the least amount...
- Yes I would. I NEED the inside to fit our needs. Plus I love working in the yard with my husband while the kids run around and play. The outside wouldnt bother me ...
- Yes--because physical things can always be changed about the house. the location and safety of neighborhood can not. M
Room Colors
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on July 30, 2011
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We are moving in a few weeks and I have decided that I want our new house to have some color in it. Our current house has all white walls (except kids rooms). I am n...
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- A good rule of thumb is to look at your own personal skin tone (and of your family), whether you are pale and tend to pink or more yellow-toned and autumn coloring, an...
- My living room is painted almost the same blue as the Mamapedia bar up there ^ We have chocolate brown (just a dark rich brown) to compliment it and then white. I t...
- I would suggest you buy some home decorating magazines and flip through all the pages. ALL the pages. Every time you see something you like (whether it is a bedroom ...
Would like Recomendations for Mother Daughter Vacation
Asked by P.D. from Jonesboro
on January 13, 2009
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I'd like to take my 4yr old daughter somewhere during spring break for a vacation.
My husband will probably not be able to go due to work, so it needs to be somepl...
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- Hi P.--that's a wonderful idea for you and your daughter; I would like to recommend a website for locating somewhere to stay; it's called homeaway vacations-just put i...
- I absolutely LOVE Dauphin Island, AL (right next to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) but very laid back- not the "party spot." I don't know what the water is like that time ...
- As part of homeschooling, I took my kids (daughter 7, son 4) to Mobile once. Your daughter may be young for a long stay, but there are some fun forts to walk through (...
What Was Your Major or Career?
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on June 29, 2011
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I am 3 classes from getting my associates degree in general studies. Then, I will have to declare a major when I apply to a university. I know what I don't want to do ...
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- I was a pre-med major in college. Graduated and went to work as a pharmaceutical rep for 3 yrs. Loved medical sales! (My parents had a financial setback with...
- I have a B.S. in Economics. After receiving my degree I worked as a Marketing Asst and then moved into the engineering department as an Engineering Requirements Anal...
- My young life I was a Ballerina. I danced through college. I was injured in the line of duty. My injury was going to set me back big time. It was one of those li...
