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

New England house prices? Is there ever really a good time to buy?
Q. I live in New Hampshire and I have been looking into buying a house. It seems to me that when house prices are low, interest rates are high, and when interest rates are low, house prices are high. Is there really a better time to buy a house compared to other times? Someone I know said we should wait because houses are not appreciating very well in the area right now, but, is this true? And is it better to continue renting? The prices in the area are outrageous at best, and I can't believe that there is ever going to be a time when they are going to be lower. It seems to me that if appreciation continues at any rate, that ordinary people wont be able to afford a house at all. $200,000 plus for a small place seems crazy. Any input on this?
Asked by john k - Thu Aug 17 09:31:54 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I live in the mid-atlantic. In 1988, we bought a townhouse for 92,500. The neighbors had bought theirs the year before for 130K. The prices stayed stagnant, even as other neighborhoods rose, because our townhouses were older. However, as all the land along our highway exit got built out, the value of our townhouses was seen - close to the highway, but surrounded by woods, roomy inside, bigger yards, lots of open space. In 2001, we bought a neighbor's townhouse for 116K and started renting out ours for 850/mo. In 2003, we sold the rental for 175K. In 2005, we sold the house bought for 116 for 325K. People tried to keep those prices going up, and some people bought at 350 - 370. (Lots of those homes were wonderfully remodeled, with… [cont.]
Answered by cassandra - Thu Aug 17 12:25:08 2006

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 - 0 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

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

I want to buy a house, where to find listing house for sale in Boston?
Q. I want to buy a house. Do you know where to find the listing of the house for sale in Boston, MA? I dont want go with the agent because they offer took my to the house that i dont like, so i want to see the house and area first and call the agent. please help! Thank very much!
Asked by Sunny - Sun Jan 28 18:17:23 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. try local papers or yahoo! real estate first. i'm not advocating for agents at all, but they can set you up with an rss feed so that when something comes on the market that meets your criteria, you'll be emailed the MLS listing. so then you can check it out, and then call them if you're interested. i really think that's the way to go, especially in a competitive market like boston. you don't want to miss out on new listings and sometimes the only way to get them is thru a realtor. good luck and happy house hunting!
Answered by I'm so crafty, I make people - Sun Jan 28 18:22:56 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

My parents house is cluttered almost to the level of danger. How do I convince them to clean house?
Q. They just hold on to everything! There are newspapers from months past, soda bottles, shoes, clothes, boxes, anything you can imagine just exploding from each room in the house! I have already tried cleaning their house myself, but I don't get anywhere. I do the dishes, clean the counters, etc. but they are just recluttered within a week! What are some ways I can help them or get some serious intervention for de-cluttering their home?
Asked by cutie pie - Fri Nov 3 13:43:02 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I new a guy who shoved all his junk into a closet then one day he went to throw more stuff in there and it all collapsed on him and he was trapped under a pile of junk for 4 days and nearly died. They had to amputate his foot but he did survive. I would have him give your parents a lecture but I haven't been in touch with him lately.
Answered by unknown - Tue Nov 7 18:56:47 2006

I am renting a house with old carpet. How do I get smells&stains out of the carpet & otherareas of thehome ?
Q. I am going to rent a house that people were evicted from. They did not take care of the house at all. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to effectivly clean the house, and carpets. I am interested in odor remover and stain remover. this house has really old carpet, looks like berber type and I intend to rent a steam cleaner. But are there any home remedies etc, that could also help? The former tenants left rotting food in the kitchen also. I want to get rid of the smells! I am getting first month rent free if we clean it ourselves, so I can't ask the landlord for help on this. Also, these people were smokers. I noticed the blinds had a lot of dirt possibly nicotine build up etc. Thanks for sending me any helpful… [cont.]
Asked by hannahlovescarebears - Wed Jun 7 07:04:39 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Scrub the walls down with a scented pinesol, shampoo the carpets with a good carpet shampooer suce as Rug Doctor. Spray capet with Carpet Fresh made for pets. Take blinds down and hang up outside, spray with Greased Lightening and let set for a few seconds and rinse with a hose don't forget to spray both sides of the blinds and the pull cords. If walls are bad, repaint to eliminate the smoke odors, white vinegar or bleach water will clean the kitchen, also scrub refridgerator out with bleach water and set an open box of baking soda in the fridge or a piece of charcoal to absorb the odor. Purchase one of the candle warmers from Walmart, and a drinking glass from goodwill with a thick bottom and pour liquid potpourri in it and set on the… [cont.]
Answered by judy_derr38565 - Wed Jun 7 10:42:50 2006

How close to a neighbors house can I site a summer house?
Q. My back garden is separated from a nosey neighbors house by a fence and her driveway. Her kitchen overlooks our back garden and we feel like we are being constantly watched. We have a really good space foe a small summer house in front of the fence. Can I legally put a summer house here.
Asked by Mark W - Thu Apr 19 15:03:37 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You don't need planning for a summer house, well what I mean is it depend on the size you are building. It have to be 5 metres away from your house. Under 4 metres high from the top to bottom of building. If you are not blocking the right of light to yours neighbours then they have no right to make problem for you. But it is nice to tell your neighbours what you are going to do. It is best to speak to local council and get a free Planning guide for householders booklet. Section B page 14-15.
Answered by kelly c - Thu Apr 19 17:08:02 2007

What does it mean to sell my house for cash?
Q. We need to sell our house quickly due to relocation. I've contacted a couple of those websites that offer to buy your house no matter the condition for cash. My house is in great condition and we know we're going to take a hit financially whether we try to sell it the 'old fashioned' way or otherwise (we've only had it a year and homes don't appreciate well here, even with a good market). My questions are these: What are the pros/cons of selling for cash? How do I pay off my mortgage if I get 'cash'? Will it affect my credit? Will I take a hit from the IRS? We really need to be out of here in about 5 weeks. Our house has been on the market now for about 2 months with little to no response - Texans and their irrational belief that any house… [cont.]
Asked by flowerbud1977 - Fri Aug 24 13:43:18 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When you sell for cash, you're getting money from someone who's not taking a mortgage. It doesn't make any difference, you're still getting money. You're not actually going to get a bag of cash, you'll still get a check. You're just not getting it from a mortgage company. So it doesn't make any difference at all. At your closing you'll give the "cash" to your mortgage holder and sign lots and lots of papers. Just as if you got the money from a buyer who was getting a mortgage. If you're not getting any interest in your house there's a reason: it's listed too high! Period. People think they can get what they think a house should be worth and are frequently disappointed. If you want to sell it, list it a the fair market value or a little… [cont.]
Answered by Glennroid - Fri Aug 24 13:50:50 2007

How much is the value of my house decreased if it is the biggest one in the neighborhood?
Q. I am trying to sell my home and my realtor wants me to ask $73 per square foot when the lowest asking price in the subdivision is $98 per square foot. The house is 5 years old, all brick, on a beautiful lot with a creek running through it, and nice on the inside. The flip side is it is the only 2 story house in the subdivision, and is 2300 square feet when the other houses for sale in this subdivision have about half that square footage. I would like to know how much less our house is actually worth being the biggest house in the neighborhood?
Asked by Eve - Tue Aug 22 21:01:00 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just for curiosity sake-- check your address with Zillow.com-- also check the county assessor files-- here we can do that online. I have had good realtors-- but I don't trust them all. After all-- the higher the sale, the more the realtor gets-- but also-- the more sales-- the more the realtor gets. Something to think about. good luck
Answered by omajust - Tue Aug 22 23:16:36 2006

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

My house is 30 years old. How do I find the contractor who built my house?
Q. I would like to get a blueprint of my home, i.e., the supporting studs, water lines in the foundation, what walls I can actually tear down without structurally damaging my home. We are wanting to redo the entire inside of the house. I know we will need permits for some of the work, but I'd like to see the actual blueprints of my home before I go any further. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Asked by martinsteelersfan - Sat Jan 5 16:35:28 2008 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I believe if you go to you local city hall they have all that sort of information. I can't garantee what I say is true because I've only ever seen that people go there in movies for the prints of their houses. lol. Like movies are a great source for information. But it's worth a shot just call and ask and if your lucky and they don't have it they may know where to find it! Check the records department.
Answered by mckludge2002 - Sat Jan 5 16:39:37 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 Indian guy(best guy) - Thu Feb 7 04:02:11 2008

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

Why is my house 10+ degrees colder on one side when the heat is on?
Q. My house has the master bedroom on one side and the other two bedrooms on the other side. The airhandler is in the attic almost in the middle of the house. On the guest side of the house it is 10 degrees colder now that it is getting pretty cold out. That is ALOT. I have went in the attic and inspectes the system and it does not *seem* to be looking, but I dont know what to look for. Thank for any help. Why?
Asked by Eagle T - Mon Dec 17 14:41:01 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If nothing seems wrong with it, you can always install an in-line duct fan to help blow more warm air to the colder side. They are inexpensive and pretty easy to install. Check out Lowe's- they had the best price when I bought one a couple months ago, and they may be able to give you tips on installing it.
Answered by sweet_pea_55a - Mon Dec 17 14:52:01 2007

How do house payments and mortgages work?
Q. I have always wondered how house payments and mortgages happen, and how they figure out your monthly house payment. What would I have to do in order to buy/build a home with money?
Asked by overwhelmed85 - Mon Mar 5 13:08:43 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A mortgage is your montly payment for usually either 15 or 30 yrs. The interest is figured in and in most cases your insurance and taxes are paid from your mortgage as well from an escro acct.
Answered by big stan - Mon Mar 5 13:13:05 2007

How big is the living room in your house?
Q. I am planning a house and want to know what a typical American should be. Do you know what a living room size in your house is - or your friends /relatives house? CAn you please measure if you don't know and tell me? how big is the house it self. For a 2900 Sq Ft house what do you think is an ideal size?
Asked by dude - Wed Aug 2 12:34:59 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mine is 48 x 52, but may not be typical
Answered by Velociraptor - Wed Aug 2 12:38:50 2006