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Seeking Construction Source for Small Kitchen Renovation
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on February 16, 2008
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I am looking for a construction group or person to help rearrange my kitchen and re-tile a bathroom in my house. I am trying to not break the bank in the process and a...
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- Kitchen Tune Up - Rae & Tom Dunlap. ###-###-####
- M. Where are you located? My husband works for himself doing remodeling projects and building custom furniture. This is definitely a project he has experience with....
- Logan Construction Services ____@____.com ###-###-#### He is really great and does super work.
Anyone Ever Get a 203K Construction Loan?
Asked by D.R. from New York
on August 4, 2009
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Has anyone ever applied or heard of a 203 K construction loan? Our mortgage broker suggested this would be the best way to get a large sum of money to do a renovation...
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- Hi, My husband and I were in the process of purchasing a non mortgageable property with a 203K when we were sadly outbid by a cash buyer. A friend of ours has also re...
- A friend used this loan about 8 years a ago when they bought a fixer upper. I beleive the only thing that was a drawback was they had to use their own money to start...
- D., I work for a State Department of Banking and Insurance, and I have never heard of that sort of a loan either. With the housing market being what it is,...
Foamy Formula
Asked by C.M. from Madison
on November 21, 2008
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I have been exclusively breast feeding my son up until recently. I am in construction and do not want to pump in the car in the cold so I have stopped pumping. I have ...
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- Technically you're not suppose to shake it. You should tip it back and forth until it is mixed. That of course takes longer and doesn't always get the lumps out, try s...
- I used a drop of mylicon (or generic version) when I made the formula. It is true that warmer water dissolves the formula quicker, but if you aren't somewhere you can...
- It is probably just the difference in formula brands how much it foams, plus if you are using warm water it will foam more than with cold water. I always used warm wat...
What Do to About Job
Asked by T.B. from Minneapolis
on July 9, 2009
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I have been back to work full-time now for about 1 1/2 years and I really hate it. I got a new manager about 4 months ago and she is just unbearable. She is complete...
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- Hi T., I read your response and the responses of the other moms and they all have some great ideas, but have you ever checked out working from home? We just celeb...
- Hi T.. I just wanted to add that I think there are a LOT of moms out there who are feeling the exact same way. I certainly am, and I hope I can make you feel a little ...
- I agree that you should stick it out...but perhaps there are a few things that can help temporarily. Could you change your hours? Perhaps you could start at 6AM befo...
The Right Medication
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on June 25, 2009
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Hi, I need to find a Dr. in my area (Sterling Heights 48312) to test me and treat me with the right medication. I have been on Lexapro for years for depression/anxity...
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- I LOVE Dr. Laura McMahon! She just moved her office to 23 and Schoenherr. The number is ###-###-####. Good Luck.
- I don't know a medical dr. but I know of a good sycologist who might be able to help her name is diane gills. She works at 15 mile and garfield in oakland sychiatry. I...
- Hi Jacylyn, I am sorry you are feeling the way you do. Please know that it will be better with the proper care. I have a great family doctor - Dr. Steven Margolis. H...
Patio Construction
Asked by K. from Denver
on August 21, 2008
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Hi everyone.
My husband and I are looking to add a patio to our backyard. We have no idea where to start looking for a contractor. Do any of you have any recommenda...
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- Hi K., Yes, I know an excellent contractor- He has finished my brother and sister-in-law's basement (1000sq ft), done an antire remodel on Elmwood Baptist Church in ...
- Alanes advice is good and the other thing to do is NOT pay in advance. If they are a reputable company, they should be able to complete the work and then receive paym...
- Hi K., Be careful of contractors - 60% of the cost of your job is contractor overhead. That's a LOT! My husband is a master carpenter who does every bit of the...
Moving...
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on July 6, 2008
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Ok ladies, a couple questions in one here: we live in Wyoming, Michigan and have purchased a lot in Holland, Michigan (in Waukazoo Woods) and have not yet signed paper...
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- K., I wish you grace and mercy during this transition time. My advice regarding moving...the boys rooms should be the last thing packed up and the first thing unpa...
- I have dealt with Pine Creek Construction through the years (I was a mortgage loan officer) and they do quality work. Doug Gritter is a wonderful man who has integrity...
- When we moved two years ago, we packed my son's room last and unpacked it first. He did okay, but my husband had to sleep on the floor in his room for a couple nights...
Negotiating on New Home Construction
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on August 12, 2007
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We had a home built 10 years ago and are now ready to purchase our "final home". We found a new neighborhood in McKinney we fell in love with this afternoon but it is...
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- Hello D.! I'm an agent with Keller Williams, so I can definitely give you some advice in this area. YES! You can negotiate as you would when buying a pre-owned hom...
- Price is ALWAYS negotiable. You can also ask the builder to throw in some upgrades or change small things in the floor plan if you are building from scratch. Our hou...
- I certainly don't have any tricks of the trade, however, by hubbie read the wall street journal every morning - and reports that the market here in tX and nationwide i...
Bathroom Remodel Contractor Needed
Asked by V.D. from Dallas
on August 29, 2007
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Does anyone know a good and reasonably priced person or company that can help us with the design and construction of a new master bathroom for our 1983 home? We live ...
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- Hi V., My dad has a remodeling business, T&T remodeling. His name is Neff Trejo and has been in business for about 16 years. He is reasonably priced and does free est...
- Janine Woods ###-###-#### I do contract work & designing for homes, and businesses. I have references.
- I just got this referral from my neighbor. A&R Restoration Specialists, Inc. Andy Andruskiewiez and Richard Clayton Andy (M)###-###-#### Richard 9m0 ###-###-#...
Simple Handmade Construction Theme Invitations
Asked by J.E. from Saginaw
on May 12, 2009
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My son will be 6 in a few weeks and we have chosen a construction theme. Do you have any simple ideas to make cute construction themed invitations?
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- Use construction paper and cut out, hammer, hard hat, tool box, screwdriver, tape measure, saw, etc. You could get really fancy and make a tool box full of tools and ...
- Hello J., You should check out familyfun.com. They have lots of party ideas and I'm sure I saw a construction theam there. They will give you ideas on how to make...
- Check out the scrapbooking supplies for construction related supplies like stickers, paper, stamps, brads and some dollar stores have this type of stuff. There are pr...
