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No motivation or time management(3)

How do I get motivated and manage my time better? I have a hard time staying motivated. We live in the country and one day just meshes right into the other. It's so boringout here that I can't see straight. I get sidetracked easily, can't keep up with ...

Dyson Vacuum Cleaner(1)

Is the dyson vacuum cleaner really worth the money? The Dyson is one of the more expensive vacuum cleaners out there and I keep wondering if it will work better than the vacuums I have had in the past. My old one just stopped working so I need to get a...

buying foreclosed homes, does that really work?(1)

Buying foreclosed homes, does that really work? You know you've seen those infomercials where some greaseball talks about how much they made by buying forclosed homes and then selling them for some crazy cash. Is that just TV hype or does it really ...

Pen ink stain!!(1)

I had a pen just bleed onto a silk shirt. Is there something that I can do or is the shirt garbage now?

money tree moleing(2)

my money tree plant is moleing?why

Ripping out a wall.(1)

I want to rip out a wall that is not load bearing and shouldn't need any major plumbing, just minor electrical. Should I hire someone to do it or do it myself?

How can I sell my house without a real-estate agent? (2)

How can I sell my house without a real-estate agent? What are some of the things I can do to be successful in this endeavor?

Is this plant dead?!(1)

My wife is telling me that this plant is only hibernating and that she didn't kill it. I don't think that trees hibernate and my wife kills every plant she touches. So for the record: Is this plant dead?

Where do I find good contractors?(1)

I need a good Remodelling contractor to do my kitchen. Where is a good source to find quality craftsmen?

How do I faux?(2)

I was asked by my sister to faux paint her room in her new house. I am a bit of an artist but I have never done anything like this. Where do I find the best resources for these things?

Living in(1)

Is living-in with out marriage allowed in sharjah? What happens when couple live together with out marriage? Will the government/police get these people? Just wondering...

How to get rid of ants(1)

How do I get rid of ants? I need a safe method of reducing the ant colony in my house. They seem to be everywhere.

Where can I find a listing for summer/vacation rental homes?(1)

I want to find a listing for summer or vacation rental homes in the that are rent-only and not timeshares. I would like somewhere with a golf course or some sort of open land around it. I only want to rent for a few weeks of the year and I don't want...

What is the best type of deal in a timeshare opportunity?(2)

I got suckered into going to a timeshare sales pitch that had me wondering which deal they tried to sell me was the best deal? They showed me a no money down option that had tons of interest, a half down option, and a paid at once option. I also got t...

Do you know why the housing market is cooling off so fast?(1)

I was just reading a news story on Yahoo! News about the housing market cooling off, and this quote sums it up pretty well: sharpest deceleration in house price appreciation since the beginning of the OFHEO's index in 1975. Gosh, reading that, I'm v...

How do I get onto a home makeover show?(1)

I have seen all of the home makeover shows and I desperately want to know how I can get onto one of those shows. My 3 bedroom place in San Francisco would be perfect for a remodel. I have a view of the Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz. I b...

Is a condo easier to get a mortgage for?(1)

Home prices in the bay area here are intense so I was wondering if buying a condo instead would ease the process of getting a mortgage? I have been having trouble getting into a mortgage for a home because of all of the little things that a housing co...

Will a Palm tree grow in a drier climate?(1)

I am wondering that if I bring a Palm tree back to my home in California, will it be able to survive the drier climate? I have seen palm trees growing in california but I don't know if those are the same type of trees.

Which states have the best real estate market historically?(1)

Does anyone know if there is a census or something that shows which stated has the best real estate market? I would also like to know if any information on home sales has been recorded for historical data. Any leads for me?

Are mortgage rates the same in California as the rest of the US?(1)

I have seen a lot of banners saying that the rates are down, but I want to know if the mortgage rates are the same here in California as the rest of the US. It is very expensive here in the Bay Area and I am just curious to know if people in a state l...

can my neighbour srew his fence to my shed(1)

My neighbour has srewed his fence to my shed with out permission what can I do about it.

Money tree(1)

I recently purchased a money tree plant. All the pics that I have seen, the trunk is tightly braided. Mine is not. Should I wrap it or will it tighten on its own?

can i make plants that have turned yellow and droppy green again?(1)

My mum just went overseas a month ago and before she left, she asked me to take care of the plants for her. I ve been watering the plants once a week like she said. But, two of our money tree plants have gone yellowish and droppy. Im not sure what migh...

SELLING RENTAL PROPERTY(1)

I own rental property that I have been depreciating for some time and I am planning to retire in the next year or two and would like to sell the property before then. I would like to somehow use the profits to help my son purchase a home. Most likely ...

Sale of Rental Property & Purchase of Primary Residence(1)

As a government employee, my job required me to move to a different area of the country. I elected to convert my primary residence to rental property. I was transfered to different locations several times during my career as a government employee. A...

Two offers on same house(1)

Put a bid on a repossessed house/ same day so did someone else. We have the better offer. Does that mean the house is ours or will the bank come and counter both parties to get the highest bid and whoever has it wins?

Getting rid of weeds(2)

I have a lawn on pretty good soil at this point. However I get a lot of weeds. I don;t want to use too much pesticides for obvious reasons. Any ideas?

Robot Lawnmower(2)

Is there a robot that will mow my lawn? I think a robot lawn mower would be great to have because I am not a great fan of mowing my lawn.

Mold And Mildew(1)

How do you effectively get rid of mold and mildew? This season is very rainy and being allergic to mold makes it very hard. I hear mold spores can last for up to 15 years. Is that true and if so how do you completely get rid of the mold and mildew?

Difference between closing on a house at the end of the month vers(1)

What is the difference between closing on a house at the end of the month verses at the beginning or middle of the next month?

I want to know where I can get guideline values for properties in (1)

I am doing a real estate project. I want to know where I can get guideline values for properties in Chennai? And I am looking for a place which gives me archives too

Are Houses Still Selling Above Asking Price?(1)

I want to know if houses are still selling above asking price. I mean has this trend changed? I know I should always bid lower than the asking price but is it normal for sellers to request even more than the asking price?

Spring Cleaning.(1)

What do I need to start getting ready for spring cleaning. The weather will be getting warmer soon and I feel like it's almost time to do some spring cleaning. What supplies should I get togeather for this?

Water Heater(1)

I think my water heater is leaking. How do I know if my water heater is leaking? I see water every morning under the water heater but I can't seem to locate where the water is leaking from. Which part of the water heater should I look at?

Herbacious peonies survive in temperate or moderate climate?(2)

I live in the bay area, and was wondering about planting some herbacious peonies in my garden. I've heard they are very nice, and have been reading about them on other websites. My question is, do peonies have to have warm weather / climate, or is mode...

Garden Art.(2)

I want to get a piece of art for my garden that won't fade in the light. What is the best type of art work to put out in a garden?

pain in ass landlord(1)

The old man that I rent my apartment from lives in the same building. My car recently broke down ,I don't have the money to get it fixed right now, and it is parked in the space that comes with my rent. The old man keeps harassing me about it...when ar...

Housing(1)

Iam unemployed and in need of housing, the programs available are only for disabled and those with kids. Iam not lazy just not having any good luck at all. The place Im staying now I have to be out in two weeks and since its a military base and I have ...

Real Estate Market Going Sideways?(1)

I asked before if it was a slowdown, but now I'm thinking the real estate market is going sideways from what I'm seeing - houses in my neighborhood haven't gotten any more expensive for a while, and on next to my son's day car just went back on the mar...

Real Estate slow down where you live?(1)

I asked if we were headed towards a real estate bubble a few months ago: http://www.funadvice.com/?xq=1656 Seems that in the last six weeks or so houses have started to get cheaper here, I saw one listed that was ~20K cheaper than a similar house t...

How do you know when it's the right time to buy your first home?(1)

I'd like to know how do you know when it's the right time to buy your first home - I mean, I keep thinking that the real estate market boom might not least forever, but then I think - am I losing out? The price range for a nice house where I live is...

Versace Bright Crystal(2)

today I purchased this purfume, it also came with lotion and shower gel that smell just like it... for the lotion can you put it everywhere? or just in certain places?