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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

no child left behind going to get my home room teacher?

Q. i got to a school for ppl who got kicked out of public. most of us have anger issues. are class room s are about 8 ppl each. my class has 3 ppl at the moment. 3 people have dropped out cause of are home room teacher and 1 has transferred to another class. shouldn't no child left behind do something if shes causing this many ppl to drop out this far in the year?

A. You have left yourself behind. All the students there have been kicked out of regular school and most have anger issues.

The problem is with the students and not the teacher.

Model home furnishings and decor?

Q. Is there a place where you can buy complete model home rooms (furnishings and decor)? I live in Southern California (Inland Empire). I've heard that there are model home furniture stores. I wonder if that's the furniture right from the model homes or just identical to it.

A. The best place to buy model home furnishings is at the STORE. Really. Go to the nicest "design furniture" stores (very high end ones) and you'll see that they sell off the model showroom pieces at great discounts. Each store has it's own policy , rates etc, but you can get some very nice stuff a great discounts simply because it was "modelled".

Is the Playstation Home aspects of Grand Theft Auto 4 enough to buy the PS3 version over the 360 version?

Q. I'm talking about the Trophies, accessories for your Home avatar, GTA 4 themed Home rooms, etc. (That will come out whenever Playstation Home comes out). Do these features outweigh the 360's achievements and eventual exclusive maps? Also, I do have a Dualshock 3 Rumble controller for the PS3, so rumble is not a contributing factor.

A. PS3 is stronger than 360. Also I heard that PS3 is getting some content too. Home GTA features would be nice too. Yes, I would say PS3 is better.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

What brand should I stick to when buying home appliances?

Q. So, I want to buy new home appliances for my new house but not sure which brands are most reliable. Currently I am thinking of buying a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave, and put range hoods on my kitchen. Some brands that I consider are Samsung, Fischer and Paykel, Electrolux, and BOSCH. Which of the best brands for common home appliances? Thanks

A. Well for a washer dryer set I recommend Maytag. In 44 years I have had 3 sets of Maytag and NO REPAIRS.

Dishwasher, I recommend KITCHEN AID In 35 years the Frigidaire lasted 6 years and two ;Kitchen aids have lasted at least 15 years each. I cannot remember when I got the current on. But I keep it really clean in the bottom so it still does a great job.

lI like Kenmore for a stove and the Microwave/ hood. By combining those two you do not take up counter space.

I think I have a Frigidaire refrigerator, but previously had a GE model that was still running after 28 years.

When I upgraded all of these appliances we dropped out electric bill $100.00 a month. We also changed to all fluorescent throughout the house. Our hot water heater is 35 years old and still works great. I know we could save more on the electric bill but it works so well, I hate to spend the money when it isn't necessary just now.

We also have a 5 ton heat pump by TRANE, at 9 years 11 month and one week out compressor went out
It was replaced for free the warrantee was for 10 years. ASTOUNDING DON'T YOU THINK.

Does Nevada require to install home appliances in a house to be rent?

Q. My friend is thinking to rent her house, and she said it will have no home appliances include fridge. I once heard before that Nevada requires installing certain appliances in a house. Do you know what kind of home appliances has to be equipped in a house for rent in Nevada?

A. There is no law but it would be really hard to rent a house without appliances.

I am planning to buy new home appliances, is there a website where they have reviews and ratings?

Q. I am planning to buy new home appliances, is there a website where they have reviews and ratings?

A. A great place I always check is Amazon.com, but I believe that Target.com has some reviews as well.

Are there any free online home design tools that work like the Sims games?

Q. I played the Sims for years...only to creates houses on it. I'm looking for a free online home design tool. I found some that come close, but aren't what I'm looking for. I want one that will create a roof for me, let me design the interior, exterior...etc. Not just blue prints and layout software.

A. Check out piratebay

What type of home designing software should i get?

Q. I'm looking for a software that is easy to use and very detailed to design my new home with. I'm short on money so AT LEAST $100 or less...

Can anybody help???

I've seen the Home Design Software from Better Homes And Gardens but I dont know if that's a good program or not.

A. Please contact me troyalamillo@yahoo.com. So I could further help you.

what is the difference between interior design and professional home design?

Q. i am interested in becoming an architect. i know what kind of architecture i want to be. but i dont know what its call. i just want to draw a single homes w/ rooms, bathroom, living room and ext from foundation up. what is it call? interior design or professional home design?

A. That is called an architect.
An interior designer is a licensed professional (as is architect) who is the type of person who helps out on the show trading spaces. They "design interiors." They will usually be knowledgeable in fabric, color, material, and geometric organization.
A professional home designer is usually a person who is not licensed or registered and draws up house plans. They call themself home designer because they are not licensed and not allowed to use architect.
An architect is a registered professional licensed to practice architecture and design buildings (including homes)

Can I use interior paint outside?

Q. Stupid question but can I use interior paint outside? I bought a gallon of interior paint to paint a closet door, now I have a lot left and was wondoring if I could paint my wooden bullked(outside door to cellar) door with it. I hate to waste paint.

A. you could but i do not reccomend it. as a painting contractor , i can tell you it would flake off very quickly,and wouldnt be worth the the effort. the only thing you could do if you were adamant about doing ti would be to oil prime the door with a good primer like X-I-M then top coat it with your interior paint...this may buy some time before it flakes...but it will flake

What brand of interior house paint do you like?

Q. I have a lot of interior painting to do. I want something that goes on smooth and usually covers in one coat.

A. Im a 37 year experienced painter..Sherwin willimas has many good labels of paint..Pro mar 200...and cashmere are both greta wall paints..alot of people say behr..but it is one of the worst paints you can get..user unfriendly, hard on your tools , rollers brushes, etc...and THEY DO NOT HONOR THIER WARRANTY...I painted since 13 years old.. and believe me..Behr sucks!!

What are you the best interior paints, and do you think that brands like Farrow & Ball are worth the price?

Q. As an artist, I've learned that sometimes expensive paints are worth the money because of the exceptional quality, and others are a rip off. I'm guessing the same is true with interior paints for your house. My mom is obsessed with Farrow & Ball, but to me it's absurd to pay more than $90 a gallon for paint. They have very limited color options, too.

A. Farrow and ball only do paints that are period colours (georgian, victorian etc..), and you can choose from lots of different finishes. But personally, i don't think that it makes a blind bit of difference! I would much rather spend my money on some fabulous feature wallpaper, or a nice sofa than on paint, which nobody is going to pay the slightest bit of attention to. Nobody compliments your paint, no matter how expensive it is! I think that if you are trying to create a victorian house, with every detail spot on and correct, then maybe, just maybe, its worth it. Otherwise i wouldn't bother!

Is there a way to remove the cigarette smoke smell from wooden furniture?

Q. My mother gave me her dining room furniture. It's stored in my garage and it smells like cigarette smoke. I'm worried once I move it into the house, the house will smell like stale cigarette smoke. No one smokes in my house. Will it always smell like smoke?

A. I would try Orange Glow on it. I have a wooden bench that had sat in storage and smelled like mold and nastyness, and we used Orange Glow on it and it smells great now. Hope this helps!

Can someone recommend a good three part art print series for a dining room?

Q. I'm looking to get some artwork for my dining room. The furniture is dark wood, almost black. I would love something with scenery cut into three parts. Thanks!

A. Go to a craft store and look for a picture you like have them cut it into 3 pieces and frame it for you or do it yourself. Roxanne

how to get rid of cigarette smell in furniture?

Q. I bought some dining room furniture and the previous owners were smokers. It is glass and wood. I have cleaned all surfaces but everything still smell the smoke.What can I use?. Air freshners, Fabreeze and plug ins just mask the smell. It is still there.

A. You can get rid of the smoke smell with White Vinegar.

Vinegar destroys cigarette smell on a molecular level. It doesn't just cover it up, like air fresheners do. It destroys it.

Pour undiluted White Vinegar into a spritzer bottle and spray the furniture with this.

The vinegar works best at 100% strength.

Yes, vinegar stinks, too, but unlike cigarette smell, it dissipates within hours. And once it does, the cigarette smell will be gone, too. It works every time.

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What fuse is the fuse for the Cigarette lighter and Accessory power outlet on a 2006 Suburban.?

Q. What fuse is the fuse for the Cigarette lighter and Accessory power outlet on a 2006 Suburban and where is the fuse located on the fuse block?

A. IT SHOULD SHOW YOU IN THE OWNERS MANUAL.

Will a 6 volt bulb work in a 12 volt socket if the power source is 6 volt?

Q. My old collector car has a 6 volt system, but most new lighting accessories (like a license plate lamp) are listed as 12 volt. Can I use a 6 volt bulb in the new 12 volt socket as long as the power source is 6 volt? 6 volt bulbs are still available in various configurations. Are any modifications to the accessory necessary to insure the 6 volt bulb works?

A. No problem as long as the VOLTAGE is only 6 volts. Good luck.

How to get digital video camera to not record so grainy? The camera can record in 1080i?

Q. I have a Sony HVR-A1U I bought for shooting interview style clips. I have attempted to play with the settings and am utterly clueless on how to get the picture quality to be comparable to my Sony DCR-200. I was wondering if I had to buy an additional lighting accessory because it is extremely hard to get any clip without grain and the only way I find to take the grainy view off is to lower the exposure.

A. You need extra lighting, or only film outside, its rated at (Min Illumination 7 lux) so anything less than a reasonably well lit room will not be good enough. look at the specs of the cameras in your handbook

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What paint color for a livingroom with very light colored wood floors?

Q. What paint color for a livingroom with very light colored wood floors? They are almost white with a tint of yellow. The cabinetry in the kitchen is medium brown wood, (not dark brown). There is a beige couch and a black coffetable and a black TV. Thanks!

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What color would be good for an accent wall when my livingroom is a strong Yellow?

Q. I have a townhouse size livingroom. It is in a large rectangle shape. The entire room is painted with a strong yellow.. a little darker than Big Bird. We have hard wood floors that are a medium-light wood color and dark brown leather furniture, tables and mica lamps. Which wall should have the accent color? The entertainment system is along one of the shorter walls and the other shorter wall has a big bay window. The two larger walls are pretty much exposed and contain large cut-out doorways.

A. brown

What should we do with a wall between kitchen and livingroom?

Q. We have a wall between our kitchen and livingroom (with a door on the side of course. We are considering cutting a large space out of it and fitting it with a bar to have a breakfast bar situation, plus it will be nice to be able to see into either room from the other. But I was standing looking and wondering if we should just go all the way and knock out the whole wall, which would make for one big kitchen/living area. Our two rooms are neither one very large. Can anyone speak from experience on doing such a change? I fear too if we do the breakfast bar thing we'll be limiting our wall space as far places to put furniture...of course if there is no wall there, then we're really messing ourselves up.

A. I have done this before in my house so you are in luck!
What you should do is made a breakfast bar area in between the rooms by cutting a large hole in the wall put a counter in so there is a table and then add decor. One the empty space left of the wall you didn't cut hang shelves make some small and others larger and place wine glasses and cook books [etc.] on the side that is in the kitchen. On the side that is the living area space add shelves but on this side put small plants, books, candles, and other items that will fit with the decor of your home.

I really hope this helps and i am glad to help will anything that has to do will home design. Enjoy your new breakfast bar!!