I am a homeowner who may be out of a job soon. Instead of selling my house, is there any assistance/help/aid I can apply for to help me in this time of crisis?
posted by ObscureReferenceMan
on Jun 30, 2011 -
11 answers
I want to mount narrow shelves at the back of my kitchen counters, along the top of the backsplash. I have not been able to find anything suitable to match the dark decor.
I have black laminate counters with dark cherry-finish wood cabinets. All the hardware in our house is oil-rubbed bronze.
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posted by valannc
on Jun 29, 2011 -
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I want to look into planning a solar panel solution for my home, as electricity has hit 50c/kwh and doesn't look like it's ever going down. Where are the best resources online to learn about the various options and techniques?
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posted by Static Vagabond
on Jun 29, 2011 -
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I just moved into a new home. There are at least three watering systems of differing ages and non-usage throughout the property. I am trying to understand what works and what does not. Specifically I am trying to understand how
these work.
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posted by silsurf
on Jun 27, 2011 -
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I have a small home based computer business in Australia and need some allowable tax deductions. I understand that assets such as office furniture, plant & equipment are immediately tax deductible (don't need to be depreciated) if they're under $1,000. What are some things I could buy for my home office to reduce my tax? Thanks in advance
posted by Bacillus
on Jun 26, 2011 -
6 answers
What can I do to help my dogs cope with the hours left home alone while I'm at work?
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posted by knolan
on Jun 19, 2011 -
11 answers
Where can I buy cool and inexpensive floor rugs/runners online? Please no IKEA or anything trying to look like IKEA-- their textiles mostly look tired to me.
posted by powerbumpkin
on Jun 13, 2011 -
11 answers
It's all come together. I am moving into my own place, what should I buy first when I need it all?
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posted by srbrunson
on Jun 12, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a low-maintenance treadmill I won't break within a few years that I can run, jog, and walk on at home at varying inclinations and speeds. Difficultyfilter: Must offer in-home delivery and professional assembly and be able to hold hardcover books up to ~800 pages in thickness, if such a thing exists.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jun 12, 2011 -
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Our new home came with a wonderful bath tub jacuzzi but with a nasty problem. When we fill the tub up with water and turn on the air jets all this nasty gunk and junk comes out of the tubes and makes the water disgusting. Is there a way to clean this out or to flush the pipes? I've tried running the jets and cleaning them out around 15 times and this crud still comes out.
posted by randomthoughts
on Jun 11, 2011 -
6 answers
I've been struggling with finding a place to live for my friend and I for the month of July in Boulder, CO. I feel like I've exhausted everything...craigslist, AirBnB, VRBO. What are we doing wrong and where should we be looking? Is the summer rental market in Boulder that tough?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Jun 8, 2011 -
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Looking for recommendations for a wall/window mounted air conditioner for a 900 square foot home. Outside temps are reaching 95-100, and current air conditioner is totally hosed/crapped out.
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posted by pushing paper and bottoming chairs
on Jun 5, 2011 -
5 answers
Recent 'old wives' wisdom being passed around on the new mum's circuit is that amber worn close to the skin reduces teething pain. Has anyone heard of any proof on this?
posted by IdleRepose
on Jun 4, 2011 -
38 answers
What kinds of government-sponsored assistance programs or support exist for new mothers in countries around the world?
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posted by cymru_j
on May 30, 2011 -
9 answers
I'd like to understand how plaster and lath walls work...and best practices for hanging a variety of things on them.
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posted by peachfuzz
on May 20, 2011 -
21 answers
Home Networking Help. For some strange reason my home network has stopped working properly. I have lost all connections between computers, can't print anymore, and some computers are having trouble getting IP addresses. I've been banging my head against the wall for a while on this and would appreciate some help.
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posted by sauril
on May 15, 2011 -
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I need to get some smoke detectors but I am having trouble finding out what the right kind are. There are, as far as I can tell, three different kinds. Stand alone, interconnect and hard-wired. What do the plugs that hang from the ceiling look like for the interconnect and for the hardwired? What do I ask the guy at the hardware store for (Ace just said they are on the endcap and the detectors there had nothing that told me what type they were)?
posted by CodeMonkey
on May 10, 2011 -
5 answers
My parents have finally converted their old 8mm home movies to digital format and I've been tasked with adding music and editing. What are some good songs to use for background music for movies shot from roughly 1960 through 1983?
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posted by entropicamericana
on May 10, 2011 -
13 answers
What, exactly will happen to me? I got divorced a while ago, and lately my income just can't cover part of my divorce decree. She's mad and threatening to sue.
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posted by anonymous
on May 10, 2011 -
17 answers
Should we use Screen Tight or standard/old-school staples/tacks + facia to screen in our back porch?
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posted by ish__
on May 7, 2011 -
1 answer
What do you do after an automatic sprinkler in your home gets activated?
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posted by 0xFCAF
on Apr 25, 2011 -
9 answers
After reading
this post, I've realized that I want my next house to be.. different. How do I go about finding a warehouse/church/water tower to convert into a home?
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posted by Adridne
on Apr 20, 2011 -
10 answers
Please help me figure out how to build or buy a vacation/summer home or cabin within 3-4 hours of New York City
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posted by lieberschnitzel
on Apr 20, 2011 -
12 answers
My 2010 was the first complicated tax year I've had- bought a house, and wondering whether the HR Block online filing is still sufficient, or if I'll need and want a professional- and if so, where to find a good one in the Capitol Hill/Seattle area this weekend.
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posted by hincandenza
on Apr 15, 2011 -
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We have a two-year old sofa that looks terrible and needs to be cleaned. The upholstery is 100% light-colored polyester that looks like linen. The problem is that any water leaves a very noticeable ring on the fabric. Although we're pretty good about keeping food and drinks off the couch, we have a very drippy-nosed greyhound who has left dozens of little drip marks all over the cushions. Cleaning with water and a wet rag only makes the problem worse. I also tried using Goddard's Dry Cleaning fluid (a solvent), which just left a whitish spot. Any suggestions? Would hiring a professional do the trick?
posted by jrichards
on Apr 14, 2011 -
5 answers
I am debating between getting a Mac Mini Vs getting having a few different appliances in the house. Am sharing a description of what I think I need and what my options are and what my initial evaluation is. Thoughts from others will be appreciated!
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posted by shalam
on Apr 6, 2011 -
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Technical question for architects / builders / roofers about attic ventilation in a southern zone. I'm renovating a house in south/central Texas (Brazos County), and I need some advice on how to properly ventilate my roof, as the original soffit/gable ventilation now seems quite messed up.
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posted by SpecialK
on Apr 2, 2011 -
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Seeking advice/tips/what-to-avoid related to a home addition project (details inside).
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posted by Ginesthoi
on Mar 31, 2011 -
2 answers
I'll soon be working from home full time. What are some "policies" I can enact for my home office to keep my productivity, sanity and health intact?
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posted by Diplodocus
on Mar 31, 2011 -
21 answers
So when I bought my house it was worth around 280K.
Its currently valued at around 155K.
My mortgage is about 220K.
So I have a lot of negative equity and I just got divorced which halved my income which makes making the payments harder.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2011 -
10 answers
How, if it is even possible, can my father get out from under a nearly condemned home without still having a mortgage payment?
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posted by Quincy
on Mar 30, 2011 -
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