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Help with Leaf Cleanup
Asked by L.S. from Boston
on October 17, 2008
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Hello, I am looking for someone to help us with our leaves. I have gotten two quotes so far from Strawberry Hill and Twin Brook and both a pretty expensive (in my opi...
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- Try a local hauler he does hauling and cleanouts too. Attics, basements and garages cleaned out, or one item and appliance removal.He gives free quotes and is very rel...
- Hi L., I am an architect and construction supervisor living in Newton Centre. I do a lot of work with a contractor who has substantially lower rates than most lan...
- I would suggest putting up a flyer at the local high schools advertising $20 or $30/hour to clean up the leaves. Or, you could offer a flat rate to get the job done if...
Insight into the Male Mind
Asked by T.N. from Albany
on November 23, 2010
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K, here's the thing: I would like to get my guy a snow blower for Christmas. He does not like to shovel. He does not like it when I shovel. He is not a very thorough s...
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- My hubby asked for a leaf blower so no they do not look at it the same way.
- I've found, men like gifts they can actually USE. My husband would much rather get a tool, or something practical. Just make sure, he doesn't use it super earlier in t...
- My Hubby "Heck Yeah!" "More time to watch ESPN." Me personally, I would like a functional gift as well. For example we need a new toaster, our oldest jammed mini panc...
Cleaning My Car Mats
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on April 2, 2010
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What is the best way to clean car mats? I don't want to go to a place to have it done because of the expense.. I have a van and several mats of different sizes. Is the...
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- What are they dirty with? I've found that hitting them really hard against something hard (we had a stone wall next to the driveway that was super handy!) took all...
- I have a yukon with 2 longer front mats and 2 square back mats and I put them in the washer on gentle and put them outside to dry. I've also used the soap setting on t...
- I take them to the car wash and spray then with the high pressure water...they should have big clamps on the wall for just this purpose. Then I take an ice scraper and...
Need Help from Moms with Lawn Cleaning Experience!
Asked by L.G. from Pittsburgh
on September 22, 2010
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Hi IMoms! I am a stay at home mom, I have a toddler who keeps me busy. My husband has 2 jobs in order to support us and needless to say, he has no time to do the law...
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- You'll want to get a basic rake, the kind with long, skinny "legs." This should help you scoop up leaves and even small debris. You might even get a small kid version ...
- I see that you have the rake thing well under way. One other suggestion... If you have as much to clean as you suggest in your post, then I recommend investing in a t...
- You'll want a leaf rake. You don't need a real expensive one, either. It shouldn't be more than $10-$15. You might also want to look for a kid-sized one and have your ...
My Son's ASD Diagnosis----Still a Little Skeptical.
Asked by R.H. from Alexandria
on March 20, 2007
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My 5 year old son has been recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I'm having trouble believing that this is really what is going on with him. Because his ...
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- Hi R., first I want to say that not every child with ASD is the same...they don't all not speak, they don't all have the exact same "quirks". My son was diagnosed wit...
- I have a son with ASD. He is very intelligent, but quirky, and with sensory issues. It falls under the umbrella of autism, but does not exhbibit the same a-social symp...
- most people associate autistic with dumb. that's just not the case. autism is a social, and sensory condition that causes the child to withdraw into their own world. i...
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on June 9, 2009
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I need to have my dryer vent cleaned. Does anyone have a recommendation for a company they've used for this? It's not something I want to try to do myself since it's a...
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- Hi K., I would highly recommend Doug Trumbull with Doug's Mighty Clean. I have had them to my home and they do an awesome job. He can be reached at ###-###-####. ...
- We used Dallas Chimney Sweep to clean both our chimney and dryer vent. The cost for the dryer vent was $89. They did a good job and had some great suggestions as wel...
- I have the name of an excellent general contractor. He has done this sort of thing for us before (as well as friends of ours) and was very helpful. Barry Sims : ##...
What Should We Put Under the Swing Set/play Area?
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on January 6, 2008
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My husband and I would like to put some kind of ground cover under our kids swingset that will cushion a fall and keep it from turning into a mud pit when it rains. W...
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- We had our set built in early 2000 and we used the no float mulch from Home Depot. We also have a ton of trees and we have not had any issues. My husbnad replenishes ...
- Honestly Bermuda Grass... it is thick, soft and it's all we had when we were small! Anything else is going to be a PITA with leaves. Plus, rubber stains the clothes. ...
- How about artifical turf grass or indoor/outdoor carpeting with a layer of packed sand underneath? The sand will also be softer than solid ground underneath and also...
Neighbors
Asked by B.L. from Seattle
on September 9, 2008
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I'm looking for etiquette guidance. We love our neighborhood but are currently facing two neighbor issues that are concerning.
The first is our neighbor across t...
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- I 100% agree with what Tristan has said about moving the garbage cans. How rude of your neighbor!!! The street is a public place and it's first come, first served. ...
- As far as the garbage cans in most cities you are actually required to take the garbage off the road when it is not the pickup day. Maybe just give him a friendly remi...
- Hi, I live in a busy neighborhood too. The parking is a pain at times but we chose to live here. The street is public parking and your neighbor must think he is bet...
Gardening Question
Asked by B.D. from Washington DC
on September 29, 2008
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Hi ladies. This is my first year that I ever planted a garden and I have enjoyed it SO much. In addition to a lot of other fruits and veggies, I planted strawberries...
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- Strawberries come back year after year. But they only produce good berries for about three years. Then you will need to replant. Give them a little fertilizer in ea...
- Good morning! We have had a strawberry garden for years. They are really low maintenance. Some years we cut them back, other years we leave them alone. We do kind ...
- hello! I am a fellow gardener who has been growing strawberries and more for years. I let the leaves in my yard provide winter protection. It's a thick layer and it ...
Monster Truck Event - Where to Buy Heavy Duty Ear Plugs/muffs for Kids?
Asked by E.H. from Orlando
on February 9, 2012
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I never thought I would say this, but I think I am going to a Monster Truck event with my little girl. Crazy things I do for fun. Anyway, I know we need heavy plugs ...
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- Is it outside? We went to one inside one time and it was horrible. Not only was it lounder but the fumes were horrible. Never thought about it until we went. Outsi...
- Home depot has the ear muffs in their power tool section. My kids think fireworks are too loud but not if they use the ear muffs!
- Go with ear muffs instead of plugs. I've been to these events and have worn both. Ear muffs work! We use the kind lanscapers use when using the leaf blower. You...
