Bird house building what is the best wood to use for custom home design houses?
Q. I am looking to build a custom bird house for my friend for a house warming gift (I know clever!). I want to have an exact match of the house. But i do not know what wood to use for the main of the house and the details?
Asked by notredameswimmer - Sun Jul 29 19:57:57 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. cedar. Smooth side on the inside, rough side on the outside. Cedar is durable and insect resistant.
Answered by Munya Says: DUH! - Sun Jul 29 20:00:36 2007

How do you Buy a house when you are trying to sell a house at the same time?
Q. Here is my question. We currently own a house. I want to sell that house and buy another one. What if I find a house and want to get a preapproval on a new house. Do they take into consideration that you already own a house? Or do you have to basically get 2 houses?
Asked by lil_ny_sweetie - Thu Oct 11 13:19:31 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You can make an offer on another house contingent on the sale of your current home, it might be hard because the seller of the other home will loose valuable Marketing Time since they have to take the house off the market. If you try to go this route you might want to provide the seller with proof that your home is currently listed with a Realtor and also provide a CMA that shows that your home is priced to sell. Depends on the area and Market Situation in your local Area, ERA Real Estate is offering a program for exactly this situation. They have a plan "seller security plan" and garanty (if your market and house qualifies) that they will buy your home for an agreed amount after a certain time if it is listed with an ERA Agent, priced… [cont.]
Answered by Monika Wilson - Thu Oct 11 13:54:24 2007

How to keep house smelling clean with a small dog?
Q. My husband and I are thinking of getting a small house dog. I'd love to have one, but there's so many people I know that have dogs in the house and it smells disgusting! My in-laws have 3 wiener dogs and their house smells horrible. I do not want to be like this! Please give me tips on keeping a fresh-smelling house even if there's a little Shi Tzu living in the house!
Asked by sarcasm_rulez_all - Sun Mar 29 22:02:57 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm a big fan of vinegar. It absorbs a lot of odors, especially if they have an accident. Giving a dog regular baths makes a big difference in odor as well. A lot of that dog smell is unwashed dog, probably.
Answered by Sunshine - Sun Mar 29 22:33:54 2009

How can I get free housing grants or inexpensive house contractors?
Q. My grandmother's house is more than 50 years old and it is a small old wood house that really needs remodeling. The city wont let her rebuild on the property but she can remodel. Due to a car accident she is in a wheel chair and the house is not handicapped accessible at all. Alot of the wood is rotten and there are cracks and holes. Bascially the whole house needs to be fixed. She doesnt have the money for renovations or to pay high loans. I want to find housing grants for her or either an inexpensive contractor that maybe does payment plans or some sort. Thanks
Asked by kaykay r - Mon May 7 15:38:11 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you are in the United States try contacing your local Community Action Coalition. You might also contact the local Habitat for Humanity offices as well as local churches to see if they have any programs to help with this type of thing.
Answered by kimmi_35 - Mon May 7 15:52:54 2007

My house is infested with fleas, what is the best stuff to get rid of them?
Q. My house has so many fleas. I have not had fleas for 15 or more years in my house. My cats stay inside, but my dog goes in and out. I am sure she brought them inside. I have dipped them, sprayed the house etc. Its not working. What the best chemical to buy, and where? I prefer to go to a store, rather than order on line.
Asked by memyselfeye - Wed Jun 18 19:05:43 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try doyourownpestcontrol.com and type in fleas in the search section. Thet have great ideas. I myself have used Demize ec it kills eggs,larva and pupae. Follow directions carefully. Bombs do not work. believe me
Answered by Robert M - Wed Jun 18 22:20:38 2008

What house colors go good with grey landscaping block?
Q. I have a 1916 craftsman house and recently added grey landscaping block across the front of the house. What are good house colors that go with grey block?
Asked by Nathan - Thu Aug 20 22:07:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Grey is a neutral color and just about any color will work. :-)
Answered by Mom of 2 great boys - Sat Aug 22 08:42:33 2009

When staging a house for showing, do you leave the items in the home?
Q. My husband and I are getting ready to list our house for sale, and are getting it ready to stage. Before I buy items for the house (like artwork, plants, candles, etc.), I was needing to know if these items are expected to stay with the house or will we be able to take them with us? Also, any ideas for staging the house would be quite helpful. We have already decluttered everything, taking down all personal pictures, magnets, etc. We have painted everything neutral and cleaned it up inside and out.
Asked by sparklelove8702 - Sun May 18 13:30:03 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Not unless the items are mentioned in the contract, for instance, some people sell the house with the refrigerator, washer and dryer but that has to be written into the contract. If the people buying your house requests an item stay you can negotiate with them. I would suggest giving the rug a professional cleaning that always makes a good impression. I still remember walking into a house with a white rug.. but with a black trail of dirt to all the rooms not very impressive.
Answered by Tapestry6 - Sun May 18 13:40:44 2008

My house smells like dog pee, what can I do to get rid of the smell?
Q. I have a 4 month old puppy that never took on house training too well and he pees in the house a lot on the carpet, my whole house stinks with the smell. How do I get rid of this smell. It's getting to where I don't even want to be in my living room because it stinks so bad. And just so everyone knows, I'm not lazy at training him, I go to college full time and work full time.
Asked by Anonymous - Thu Mar 20 01:09:19 2008 - - 25 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A product that I used to use when I had cats was called "Anti-Icky Poo". It claims to be able to remove the smell of dead bodies. I've never had to use it for my dog, but it did work for cat pee, which I've found smells worse than dog pee. I'll go along with the rest of the crowd also and say you should get your carpet professionally steam-cleaned.
Answered by That guy - Thu Mar 20 04:39:16 2008

What action can I take against a neighbour who has built their house in a way which does not fit in community?
Q. My neigbour demolished the house and built a new one. My house was designed and built before this occurred. Everything was fine until the new house was built. Now, the neighbours have replaced the wall and carport that was on their side of the fence, running the entire length of my house, with an outdoor entertaining, dining area. ie, what was originally at the back of the house, they have moved to the side of their house, along the side of my house. What this means is, the design of my house is no longer appropriate, because it does not incorporate any barrier against the noise that is constantly coming from the neighbour's outdoor area on the side of the house. I would like to know if there is any way they can be forced to change… [cont.]
Asked by Jon B - Sun Jan 14 06:17:00 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. can you tell us if you're in the US or UK? I'm a city planner in the US, but I won't be able to help you with UK laws and policies. In the U.S., there are only two sources of rules for house building. 1. Local planning agency rules for the jurisdiction in which you live. These are in the form of zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, etc. You can call the local planning agency and apprise them of the situation to see if there is a violation. Chances are, all the work being done would have necessitated a permit, a copy of which should be available at the planning agency. In the U.S., most local ordinances don't really regulate much about house construction other than placing limits on height, and requiring certain minimum… [cont.]
Answered by I hate friggin' crybabies - Sun Jan 14 06:22:06 2007

How does selling a house on a land contract affect your ability to buy another house?
Q. I've been trying to sell my house for 6 months with very little success. I was recently approached by someone about the possibility of purchasing my house via a land contract. How would that affect my ability to purchase a new home? Would I even be able to secure another mortgage considering I would essentially still have the mortgage on the current house?
Asked by treysdaddy - Mon Apr 12 11:06:04 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You would have to qualify with both payments & most people don't.
Answered by Beverly S - Mon Apr 12 11:07:43 2010

Should we reconfigure our new house to make a great room?
Q. We just bought a house and its pretty old.. currently you walk through a small hallway into a living room.. to the right is a master bedroom, and the left side is divided into a kitchen and bathroom on left side and 2 smaller bedrooms (one after another) on the right side. (so, the kitchen has a door opening to one bedroom). We are thinking about taking down the wall to connect the bedroom to the kitchen as well as take a portion of the preceding bedroom also to make a "great" room. But if this is done, the new bedrooms will be at the front of house, and person entering will have to walk down a hallway to get to the back of the house to a living area. Is this a good idea? or should we keep it the way it is?? oh, we are also planning on… [cont.]
Asked by May I Wish - Tue Jun 12 18:28:51 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi 'May I'. Ignoring the structural implications of reconfiguring your first floor, I got distracted when you said "big back yard". If your backyard is big enough for you to add on into it, I think that is what i (personally) would do. The long hallway thing seems as off-putting to me as it does to you... in the sense of reselling. The last thing on earth that you'll want your house to be at sale time is "odd" the second one opens the front door. Beyond that, I don't think it would cost you any more to add on than it would cost reconfigure...You won't have to reconfigure the plumbing or electrical, re engineer any existing structure and maybe more importantly, have your dream compromised by having to work within any structural limitations… [cont.]
Answered by Number6 - Tue Jun 12 20:16:44 2007

Which house plants are best for purifying the air in my house?
Q. I'm trying to make my home very environmentally friendly and i want to purify the air in my ome more, which house plants are best for that but are also very pretty? Thanks for the help.
Asked by Sara R - Thu Apr 30 21:13:24 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Gerbera daisy, transvaal, bamboo palm, dracaena marginata, peace lily are the top ones. Spider plant, Mother-in-law-tongue, pot mum, and chrysanthemum.
Answered by jean ann j - Thu Apr 30 22:20:11 2009

Main house in Canada, is the mortgage interest deductible?
Q. I work in US, but my family is in Canada, and we bought house in Canada (no house in US). Wonder whether the mortgage interest paid in 2008 is tax deductible. Thanks. Sorry, I forgot to mention the question is about the deduction in US income tax return.
Asked by Yingping L - Mon Mar 16 22:42:47 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Yes it is. However, you should talk to a professional as there could be a requirement for you to withhold 30% of the payment and then the bank would have to claim this back from the government. As no bank would want to do this, they would just increase your payment by enough to cover the withholding, which you would not want. So, talk to an expert first.
Answered by MadMan - Tue Mar 17 08:41:02 2009

What house materials can repel house flies?
Q. I am going to make house fly repellant using garlic, thyme, cinnamon and orange peels. But what other materials do you suggest I use for this? Just materials that can easily be found at home. Please just give me ingredients that can easily be found at home or recipes for a repellant. And thanks to all.
Asked by davidjericho95 - Tue Jan 5 16:23:49 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Flies come in through gaps in screens, open doors, windows and cracks in the foundation. Even drainage pipes are entranceways for flies. Make sure you have good tight screens and don't leave doors or windows open unless they are screened and that should be sufficient.
Answered by mark - Tue Jan 5 16:30:23 2010

How can I find which company my house is insured under?
Q. My husband recently passed away ans he was the one who took care of a lot of the financial responsiblities. He never mentioned what company our house is insured under. Is there a way to find out? I looked throughout the house and couldnt find the papers concerning house insurance. Plus, I know we had the basement of the house insured since we had a small commercial business running. But still I can't seem to find who insured the commercial part of the house either. A few months before he passed he changed insurance company. But he never even got a chance to tell what company it was since he died abruptly. What can I do? I already went to the company we dealt with in the past., they are not the one who are currently insuring us. Please… [cont.]
Asked by advisor2006female - Sat Jun 9 23:59:22 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Is your home still mortgaged? If so, your mortgage company would know since it is mandatory to have the home insured if you want to have a mortgage with them.
Answered by Alletery - Sun Jun 10 00:04:33 2007

My house has been infested with flys, what causes this, and what can i do to get rid of the problem?
Q. I have just moved from Vegas to Texas. I bought a house. I've always had apartments, that took care of any unwanted insect problems. So anyway, it's early winter and every room in the house seems to be infested with flying insects. I think that they are your typical flys, but dont they dye when it gets cold? Why are they thriving, even when Ive bought and used sprays, and fly paper. They look like nats, but only bigger. Help me please!
Asked by vegasvuxeb - Wed Dec 6 20:14:53 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I live in Texas too. Hang up zip lock bags of water around the house. I don't know why it works, but it does. No chemicals and messes! Try it !
Answered by brandiwos - Wed Dec 6 20:22:45 2006

My house becomes very hot in summer, how can I reduce the day time temperature without AC and coolers?
Q. The temperatre here in Jaipur is arount 45 degree. My house becomes very hot in day time. Do you have some (economical) tips to reduce the indoor temperature of my house, specially during day time.
Asked by Niky - Sun May 4 07:59:18 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Insulation is VERY important, high quality windows also important, shades/blinds help, fans along with cracked windows also good idea...but planting trees for shade is by far the "green" way to go. You get fresh air, shade, and improved curb appeal from planting trees and such.
Answered by Bill - Sun May 4 10:55:19 2008

What are green houses? Is it good to design a green house or eco-friendly houses in tropical climate?
Q. What i would like to know is the feasibility of a two storeyed green house, and if possible give suitable recommendations for the typical materials also.
Asked by Mathew - Thu Feb 7 00:58:10 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. green house gases are a phenomenon of global warming its all of the fossil fuels that makes the environment into a burial ground
Answered by Proud to be an INDIAN- Jai hind! - Thu Feb 7 04:02:11 2008

What type of house will withstand a volcanic eruption?
Q. In school, I have to create and 'sell' a house that will withstand a natural disaster. I got the natural disaster Volcanoes. So I was wondering, will a granite wall melt because of the heat? I was also wondering what other specifications Iwould need to create such a house. PS I was also wondering if fire resistant paint would keep a house from burning from the heat.
Asked by Funky Girl - Wed May 21 20:38:30 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depends on how big the eruption is and how far from it you are. As a rule of thumb, no house will withstand one of these. The house will get either buried, burnt or blown apart (alliteration, fancy that). Suggest you find another disaster or specify some factors you want considered.
Answered by jemhasb - Thu May 29 19:08:11 2008

what house house plants can you put in a freshwater tank?
Q. because i have house plants and i have a Aquarium .
Asked by Deonta N - Mon Jun 2 14:09:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. none. The house plants need oxygen not water. they will actually suffocate, die and simply destroy the water and the way the aquarium looks.
Answered by Dynamite - Mon Jun 2 14:57:19 2008