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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I am thinking about remodeling my kitchen because the look is outdated and not very functional (house built in the 50s).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...
Furniture
Asked by K.M. from St. Louis
on April 30, 2008
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I am seeking new upholstered furniture for my family room. I have looked at all of the well-known furniture stores (Thomasville, Ashley, Basset, etc...) but was wonde...
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- Try looking at some sustainable furniture. It is a little more expensive but good for the environment. If you want this furniture to last you need to look at the cons...
- hello- i like good works in the loop. it is reasonably priced so you can trade out in a couple of years. crate and barrel is ok. a little pricey. intaglia on h...
- You must try Room Service Fabrics they are in O'Fallon, MO right off highway 40 we just got our couch, loveseat and chair there and you can pick from a millon material...
Weight Loss While Nursing
Asked by A.L. from Oklahoma City
on September 1, 2010
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I need to loose 30 pounds while I am nursing my daughter, now 6 months, and I was wondering if there is a safe way to do this? I have already experienced clogged duct...
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- I'm not sure how exercise caused your clogged duct. I have never heard of that before, although I'm sure it could happen. Wearing a very good bra, plenty of water and ...
- I would try wearing two sports bras. I found that to be helpful after I had my kids. And like someone else said, limit calories. I would think that 1700 would be a ...
- I normally don't like calling people out on here, and my goal isn't to do so, but please don't take any of our advice on losing weight while you're nursing. I've yet ...
Tempurpedic Beds - Bed Shopping
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on June 3, 2011
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For those who own one, how did you purchase it? Online directly from tempurpedic or in another fashion?
I seriously feel like shopping for a bed is harder than sho...
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- We bought a floor model. I would have loved to have had a "green" mattress but it wasn't in our budget. The tempurpedic had been on the floor of the showroom for over ...
- We went to Nebraska Furniture Mart and laid on all the beds until we found one we both liked. I've had a lot of hip problems (which we discovered was because our old b...
- I would recommend the "Aireloom" brand bed. Here is their link: http://www.aireloom.com/home.html Its a handmade mattress. Green product. Its synchronized suppo...
Suggestions for Face Breaking Out?
Asked by J.F. from Phoenix
on July 25, 2008
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I have always had very clear skin but just within the last few weeks my face has been breaking out quite a bit. I can't attribute it to anything other than the summer ...
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- I have had the same problem. I use 2 different things 1. St Ives Apricot Scrub- this works the best for me 2. Acne Control - it looks like a green bottle (cant reme...
- Hi J., I have some wonderful products that will help you get your face clear and keep it that way. I am an Arbonne consultant and have been a cosmetologist for 17 y...
- Hi J.- Arbonne's Advantage Acne product line is fantastic! I have several friends who have experienced a degrees of acne over time. Many have been on Acutane (sp?), P...
Affordable Skin Care Products
Asked by B.F. from Lubbock
on December 28, 2008
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I have 2 questions. First I need affordable skincare products to help prevent wrinkles plus I have sensitive skin prone to occasional acne at sertain times of the mon...
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- B. -- There are lots of good choices -- look for products that do not contain mineral oil (clogs your pores) and alchol -- dries out your skin. I rep Arbonne Skin ...
- No, you are not asking too much. I use Arbonne skin care products because they are botanically based, pH correct and never tested on animals. They are highly concent...
- I like the Boots brand of skin care sold at Target and it fits your criteria.
Weight
Asked by K.H. from Nashville
on September 17, 2009
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I am having a hard time losing weight. I have 3 kids and am now done. Lol! I really want to focus on losing the weight I gained with all three of them. I have 60 lbs. ...
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- Hello K.: I can totally enter in to your dilemma of trying to lose weight....it's not easy being the Mom, looking after everyone else and LAST but not least....look a...
- Hi K., I am so like you in many ways! I was afraid to join a gym for the same reason as you. It took a lot to get me into 1 again even though I used to go all the...
- if you want a quick fix ignore this reply. if you want a slow process that will make it stay off read on. I lost 35lbsin q year. I eat what i wanted but in proportion....
