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Basement Help
Asked by E.I. from Chicago
on May 30, 2007
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Does anyone have any ideas on how to childproof cement pillars/poles in a basement? We are getting ready to put carpet in the basement and it will be for half entertai...
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- Two options come to mind. Get extra padding and carpet and wrap the poles, or get foam from a craft department and wrap the poles. Both work, you just overlap the ed...
- If it's not a really thick pole, you might be able to use pool noodles, and they would be colorful. If it's bigger than that, I'd go with the suggestion of the viny...
- When you pad and carpet the floor, have the installers do the same with the poles. There are adhesives that will stick the carpet to the pole and Whala there you go b...
Cat Urine Smell?
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on August 15, 2009
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Please help!! We do not own cats, but suddenly our basement has developed a smell that is very much like cat urine. There are some neighborhood cats that may be pee-...
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- I have found the Nature's Miracle products to work the best. There are 2 that might do the best job. There is one called Urine Destroyer that seems to really get rid...
- It's much more likely that whoever had the house before you did had cats that peed down there. Or, if it was a new house, cats or other animals may have hid out in the...
- Go to Petsmart and they should show you some spray for the inside AND outside of the house. The inside one will take the smell away like magic and the outside one wil...
Basement Playroom, Which Toys Where?
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on April 18, 2009
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We are finishing up the project of finishing our basement off. There is one section/room that will be a playroom (girls are currently almost 5 years and 7 months). M...
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- We are currently doing the exact same thing! Our daughter is really bad about picking up her room, so we moved almost everything to the basement playroom. She loves to...
- We have a playroom in our basement too.... and all the toys are downstairs. We have the books on a bookshelf in the living area upstairs, and we have one basket of sma...
- We have our more "active toys" in the basement playroom...pretend play, dress up, play kitchen, strollers, balls, games. I keep the art/craft stuff, play-doh in my ...
Seeking Dependable Basement Remodel Contractor
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on August 29, 2007
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My basement was flooded and I need someone to gut & remodel. Any Mom-Owned, dependable referrals would be awesome! Reasonably priced also.
Thanks!
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- Hi R., my name is S.. My husband and I live in the Jefferson Park area of Chicago with our two children. My husband owns & operates a home repair/maintenance business ...
- My husband, Tim Flater, is a licensed contractor with a lot of experience remodeling/rehabbing. Feel free to call him at ###-###-#### or via email at ____@____.com for...
- My father owns his own residential remodeling business and he is great. Very competitve rates, honest man, and he's a perfectionist, so you know it will end up just ho...
Every Vacuum I Buy Is Not Worth the Money! HELP!
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on July 21, 2009
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I have recently purchased a Eureka Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum, paid about $65 - it broke within a month. Before that I had another similar cost/style vacuum, i...
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- I had my first Kenmore for 20 yrs, and I just bought a new one about 2 yrs ago. My older one still works, but the hose was run over by our car, after using it to vacuu...
- Hoover makes a Dyson knock off that is great. It's $100 at Walmart. Dyson's patent wore off a few years ago and Hoover uses the same "no suction" technology. I have ha...
- I also recommend Oreck. You can get a model for less than $400 for sure, they always run deals in their stores. I saw one on sale at Costco recently, for around $200 ...
Some Advice
Asked by D.M. from Atlanta
on May 26, 2008
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My family and I have finally bought a house in Hoschton. We're going to be in the Trilogy subdivision. We are moving in June 13. We are excited but nervous. I was ...
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- You are going to LOVE the area! Duncan Creek is an awesome school! Some of the best teachers that my boys have ever had are at that school. We are now re-zoned for the...
- Hi D. - I just wanted to encourage you. A good friend of mine has children in Duncan Creek Elem and they love it!! All four of her children have gone there with the ol...
- Your are in a great school district/great neighborhood. I live about 10 minutes from you in Braselton.
Basement Ideas
Asked by S. from Chicago
on July 18, 2007
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We are going to finish our basement. Anyone have any different ideas. I have a one year old and a 3 year old so I would like to incorporate some fun things for them
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- What about a wall mural with different textures on it? A friend of ours did something like this for their son it was a barnyard theme and the horses has string type ta...
- Agree with other posters that if you have enough room, you should do 1/2 tile and 1/2 carpet. On the tile, the kids can do art projects, drive cars, have snacks, etc....
- We got a cheap berber carpet for our basement (don't go too cheap to the point that it scratches though). That way, our kids could still ride on their ride on toys, b...
Seeking Handyman Around Glen Ellyn for Week-long Teardown/build Up
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on September 22, 2006
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Our basement entryway is in need of repair. The job would consist of tearing off old siding, replace/repair of wood 2x4, putting up new siding, fitting basement door ...
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- Hi N., I'm a mammasource mamma too! My husband and I live in Glen Ellyn as well and own Level & Square Construction. We have been rehabbing houses for quite some ti...
- I HIGHLY recommend Craig Smith. He's been a close friend for 25 years and everyone I've referred to him has been completely satisified. He works alone but has one ma...
- Matt's Construction 763 Buffalo Circle Carol Stream, IL 60188 Phone: ###-###-#### Category: Handyman Services My review of him is in the mamasoure referrals...
Should I or Shouldn't I? the Toddler Bed....
Asked by M.S. from Missoula
on August 29, 2008
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My son is 19 months old and has been sleeping in his playpen because his crib is just too small (or rather he is too big, lol). He still very young but i really think...
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- I put my baby in a toddler bed at fourteen months and he did awesome. He loves it it plays on it all the time. He does sleep all night in it. The bed he is in has rail...
- I transitioned my daughter (due to a necessary move) at the same age. She did fine. Of course there were those days that I had to return her to bed many times before...
- I think the issue of space needs to be addressed - you mentioned that you rent an apt from your mother in her basement, and share a bedroom with your son. Would you e...
Seeking Reliable Efficient Handyman in the Beverly Area
Asked by K.K. from Chicago
on April 15, 2009
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I am looking for someone who can frame and put up drywall for an office in my basement. I don't want to use a contractor because the job is not that big nor should it ...
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- My husband owns D&S Home repairs and does that kind of work, and he has very low prices, but quality work, he gives free estimates and guarantees the lowest price. His...
- Hi K. - My husband is a journeyman painter/taper/drywaller and frequently does side work of all kinds. He does excellent work at a fraction of a General Contractors ...
- My boyfriend and his father do this type of work. It's Bill's handyman service and he does work out of that area. Call Bill at ###-###-#### or ###-###-#### He's ver...
