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Monday, April 29, 2013

Are there any places that will assist in bathroom remodeling for the elderly in Northwest Ohio?

Q. My father has had 3 strokes. It is hard for him to balance himself to get in and out of the tub. I would like to have his bathroom remodeled for him. I want to have the tub taken out and replace with a walk in shower. The toilet doesn't work like it should, but it works. I would like to get that replaced also. They both need rails around them so he can get in and out the shower and on and off the toilet with ease. Can anyone help me in finding assistance with these needs?

A. Most all Counties and or Cities have programs to aid Seniors- has to be low income person .
Look in phone book for Senior services, or call city hall.

How to find out a Quality Bathroom Remodeling?

Q. How to find out a Quality Bathroom Remodeling?

A. contact bath fitters they are quick, fast and approachable.

How to price a bathroom remodel?

Q. Contractors,

I am playing with the idea of starting my own little contracting firm. I have some theories on how to price out jobs but was wondering how you guys do it. Say I had a customer who wanted a bathroom remodel that included (assuming a 10X10 bathroom

Replace the vanity and sink, and fosset
replace the toilet
rip and replace floor tile,
rip and replace tile around the tub
rip and replace light fixture
rip and replace mirror
Paint the walls and ceiling

How would you guys price this job out?

A. The best thing in to do is to get free price estimates from contractor directory sites.
I use the renov. experts - they have local contractors that they pre-screen so you only get estimates from those who made the cut.
You can contact them to get free estimates for your job. If you want, here is the link I used - http://best-offers-online.com/estimates

Sunday, April 28, 2013

What is the market like for wood patio furniture ?

Q. I'm starting a business in Va. making wood patio furniture. I have a number of designs and want opinions on how popular you think this would be. These projects would be of the pre made style that you put together yourself, shiped as a diy project complete with Instructions, parts & pictures for east assembly. Can also provide product in any color you want. Will post pictures at a future date.

A. I want to agree with # 1 though not in a crude way,,,no real offense to him.

Your TARGET MARKET might be narrow at first, and KIT stuff is usually not directed at those who want upscale, and instant. No offense meant to them either. I know a few, very well off people who get their hands dirty.

WOOD is a great premise, and certainly you might also appeal to the Corona, Beach Crowd, who might still want casual, affordable, aesthetically more pleasing than Poly webbing, steel framed, fold up chairs, but again, you should do some market research as to who might actually NOT want to go to a Discount chain, spend $8 and be sitting on a beach or patio within 25 minutes of the purchase.

Sell me a decently constructed Adierondacks Chair, even unfinished but assembled, in Ash, Poplar, Birch, and you can charge me $100 more than I'd pay for a Center Field, Nylon Sling Chair,,,even with two cup holders.

I suspect you have researched some or all of the sceanrios, such as cost to produce, PROFIT, shipping/handling, Venoors, quality control and service call backs should a screw or allen wrench be left out of the package, etc. etc.

Steven Wolf

Oh throw in a fold out/down, foot rest...LOL.

How do I stop my two 9 year old dogs from urinating on the patio furniture?

Q. The dogs are males, they are Cocker mix (probably cockapoo) and they urinate on patio furniture and on the potted plants all the time.

A. And have been doing this for 9 years, and it's suddenly a problem now??
You just have to train them to not pee there.. Which is going to be a little tough, as it's gone on a long time now. Try taking them out and past the patio and blocking the patio so that they can't get to it to pee..

Edit: NO don't rub their nose in it, this is a STUPID suggestion, this is old time training crap that doesn't work. You only suceed in teaching the dogs that you are mean, and pee in general is bad.. You don't want them afraid to pee, you just want them to pee in a more appropriate place.. Don't slap their nose or rub their nose in pee.. This is not positive training, this is ABUSE!

How do I stop birds from eating the stuffing out of my new patio furniture?

Q. I recently bought patio furniture with outdoor safe cushions. But the cushions are already being pecked to pieces by the birds in my backyard! They have made several holes in the new cushions and it's clear that it's the stuffing they are after. Does anyone know how I can keep this from happening?

A. They aren't eating it, they are using it to build their nests. The only thing you can do is put them away until the nesting season is over. Once they have found that good stuff for their nests, they won't leave it alone!

What color should we paint our livingroom?

Q. My husband just painted our diningroom "Sesame", and the livingroom flows into that room, so they need to coordinate. "Sesame" is a bright cream color. Thanks for your opinions.

A. in my house the formal liveing room is sesame hen our living room is burgandy and olive green furniture. it's sort of an italian them. ;D

what colors would be good in a livingroom?

Q. I have a two tone livingroom, and its blue. Ew. That's how my livingroom was when my husband and I moved in. We are desperate to paint, but we want to keep the two tone look, but we want something different from the normal browns and creams. Also light colors, nothing too dark. Any suggestions?

A. Badge,light orange or light green

Im looking for a livingroom set for free where do I go?

Q. I want to get a livingroom set and not have to pay for it I was told that there are sites online to find such things anyone know of any?

A. You could always ask relatives or friends if they ever decide to replace their furniture . If they are not people that I know I'm a bit sceptical when it comes to sofas, you never know if it hosts flees or cockroaches. But then that's how I feel!

What is the best time of day for outdoor lighting pictures in the summer?

Q. A friend requested I take pictures of her baby. She wants outdoor lighting, and I tend to favor it as well. What time of day has the best lighting for these types of pictures? I know the sun shouldn't be too high in the sky so it doesn't cast heavy shadows.

The sun rises around 6 AM and sets around 8 PM.

A. It's best to start early in the morning. Say around 7am. Because at this time light is rather soft and not too strong. And it doesn't create nasty shadows like the midday sun does.

Plus, the morning sun won't be too harsh on the baby.

Do they make a conducting gel or compound to put in my loose outdoor lighting sockets?

Q. I have Malibu outdoor lighting with pinch type pieces of metal that hold on to the little bulbs. I've tried pinching the 2 pieces closer, but this works for about a day before it loosens and the light goes out. Is there any type of product that conducts electricity I can put in this socket to make the connection more stable?

A. Yes go to your local electrician and ask for nolox. This is used to stop corrosion caused by the outside elements and the corosive effects of copper on aluminum. This will help a little with the warping effects of heat. If that doesnt work get a refund.

What size screw do i need to mount something (outdoor lighting transformer in this case), to vinyl siding?

Q. Just got a new transformer for outdoor lighting and the screws provided could not even touch the wood behind the vinyl siding (at least I think there is wood behind it). The screws provided were about an inch long. What size do I need to penetrate the wood deep enough to hold a 4lb transformer?

A. A 3/16" or 1/4" lag bolt 2 1/2" long is stronger ..... pilot drill ( just the diameter of the screw core) .... test for strength, if too weak , find the nearest stud .......tiny amt rust wont be seen

How to get my stuff posseions back from Evil stepfather?

Q. Hey, I was wondering if you guys could help me out here...

My Evil Stepfather, that actually molested me and my little brother, (not that, that has anything to do with this question)...refuses to give my stuff back(he has it all in his storage)

furniture, clothes, and pictures of my family and friends...

Can I sue him in small claims or call the police. What can I do to get my stuff back??

I just want to get my things, flip him off, and move on with my life!

A. Well where i live you would call the police and they would pay him a visit and ask him to arrange a time to collect your things,they would then go with you to the house whilst you got them to make sure there was no conflict.

If you get no joy with that see a lawyer about a court order,have you actually reported him for molesting you though? Seriously if not you should do,he will only go on to do it to someone else and he deserves to be punished for it.

How to get my stuff/possesions back from my Evil Stepfather?

A. Dude yes! Get help!

What are some design eras of the last 100 years?

Q. and what do you think is the most interesting?
and what do you think you be easiest to do a rm gcse project on ( making phone charger, ipod docking station, radio, or small storage furniture from)?
thanks.

A. Arts and Crafts Movement
Cubism
Proto Egyptian (dscovery of Tutankhamun's tomb)
Art Nouveau
Art Deco
Bauhaus
International Modern
Utilty - WW2
Abstract Expressionism
Post war 'Festival' Style
Sixties 'futurism'
Swinging 60's and acid style pop
Seventies 'Post Modernism'
80's PM Classicism
Retro

I would go for something like Bauhaus

Is a cheap home security system really sufficient to prevent a burglary at my apartment?

Q. I don't want NO monitoring fees, AND NO Install fees. I want a DIY alarm, but I don't want the lowes or walmart or home depot home security system. I just want a cheap home security system. Are they really effective?

A. It is said that we get what we pay for. Does this mean that when you buy a cheap home security system, you donât get the right protection you need? And on the same token, does a really high dollar home security system assure you that your home or apartment is already immune to burglary? While the expensive home security systems are nice, let us not disregard common sense when picking out a home security system. Remember, there is just no such thing as total security so no matter how much cash you spend for electronic security devices, the risk is still going to be there. What you should do is to carefully select the security devices you actually need and get the best out of your budget. Several factors should go into your consideration with one main benefit is the DIY factor. You want at the least a DIY home security system that is easy to install. The rest of the story is in the source below.

How to choose home security cameras?

Q. I live in a town that many burglaries have happened lately. I would like to install home security cameras in my house. Does any of you know where I can find some information about this issue?
I'd appreciate any help.
Thank you.

A. Hi,

I had the same problem in my area and was looking for some information about home security cameras. I found a great website which gives tons of information about various types of home security cameras and helped me a lot to buy what I was really needed. The website is http://homesecuritycamerasinfo.com/. This website will give you all the information you need and will help you to find the home security system that you need.

What home security system should we get?

Q. My wife and I are thinking about getting a home security system. We live in the Los Angeles area. Any thoughts or suggestions?

A. This is a pretty general question and is really influenced by what your looking for. Security systems range from the ghetto ones you install yourself that just make noise, to really high tech equipment. Most people tend to settle for a home security system that is sold by a dealer that is installed by a trained technician, and is actively monitored by a company and can link up with the police. I'm not sure which dealers would be selling around there if any, but a little research should be able to tell you that much. After that it's just a matter of finding out how much you want to pay, because the standard monthly monitoring rate varies from about $35 to $49.99. Typically two-way systems which communicate trough the landline are cheapest, while cell primary systems which communicate through a cell unit attached to the system cost more. Don't get fooled into paying any activation fee's though, and fight to get at least 6 points of equipment. Motion sensors, glassbreak sensors, and smokes are worth 2 each, while door/window sensors, and keyfobs are worth 1. That way the sales rep won't be ripping you off. Just be sure to READ the contract they'll make you sign, because they won't tell you the whole truth.

Without the t-mobile hotspot @ home plan, would I still be able to place calls using any WiFi network?

Q. I plan to buy a Blackberry Curve 8320. I know that the hotspot at home plan allows you unlimited minutes through WiFi but that's something I don't need.

A. Yes you will, but your talk time will come out of your plan minutes.

is there any free software for drawing home plans which is very user friendly ?

Q. I am looking for free home plan software which is basic and easy to draw.

A. You can find Google Sketchup for free. It can be trial, but you csn find codes online.

how do i find the sq footage of a home plan?

Q. is there any website or anything online that can help me learn to find the sq footage of a home plan?

A. zillow.com is pretty good for finding sq ft.
You could also check the county tax assessor's web site for the county the house is in.