Introduction to Home Staging

"See who got cut"
"See who screwed up"
"See Paula’s latest meltdown"

Has watching that asinine show somehow become mandatory? With all that’s going on in this country and the world, why is such meaningless fluff deemed to be so vitally important to the very survival of Western Civilization?

Because most media outlets (especially those that report news) seem to create their programming based on the lowest common denominator: "American Idol", fluff news stories, etc. Anything that requires critical thinking on the part of the viewer is cast off.

This is why I get nearly all of my news from the BBC America and LinkTV; they do not pander to the lowest common denominator.

I have had a number of ghostly encounters myself and would love to hear your stories. I believe our old house was haunted by a young girl who was not threatening in any way, but who liked to play tricks. There are too many instances to recount here, but a few more memorable ones where my stereo and bedside lamp turning on and off seemingly of their own accord; on separate occasions both my younger sister and I would have sworn that we heard the other calling, then on investigating found that (for example) my sister had not been calling me. These instances would often be followed by what sounded like giggling (which used to scare the crap out of me!)Then there were the reactions of my animals, particularly my cats. For no apparent reason they would stop purring, often fluff up, growl and stare at what seemed to be thin air. Whatever it was, this ghostly activity seemed to be focussed around me but as i said was also experienced by my sister and mum. Can anyone suggest a reason for this?

Altough I have never actually seen one but I have been disturbed a number of times. My immediate neighbour on the third floor and I do occasionally hear someone pounding using the pestle and mortar in the middle of the morning and sometimes even in the evening. And the sounds come from his own home! He’s staying alone. His next-door neighbour’s youngest child(less than 2 years old) also occasionally sees ‘uncle’ on several occasions (at times on the ceiling) and sometimes ‘auntie’ on the stairs. And the neighbour(the child’s father) can smell some kind of fragrance whenever the child mention seeing the ‘auntie’. I thank God for His protection for me. My former house was also haunted even though I have never seen or been disturbed by the spirit. I only knew about it after moving house from my sister who, together with my mother had always kept it a secret from me. Maybe they thought I would be too frightened. Even my school office is haunted. On one occasion I heard the sound of the ‘riso’ machine running before I opened the door to enter the ‘riso’ room. But when I actually enter the sound stopped immediately and there was nobody inside…. There are so many more stories from friends who had personal encounters especially one who works at an old budget hotel. .. But the important thing is to pray to God for protection at all times. Remember God is greater than all these.

This plan has people bring dogs into nursing homes to see the elderly people. It has been proven that exposure to the animals can help their health. Can you think of a cute name for it? Maybe something that has to do with fluff or paws or something?

You can’t paws life Organization
(YCPLO)

Operation FLove

Precious Duos

Grandma’s Little Helpers

Im going for a job interview and I wanted to buy some new clothes but I haven’t got enough money so Im using what I have at home. I have this red jacket that has all fluff on it and the red isn’t as bright as it was. If I get it dry cleaned will it help? What will happen?

thanks xx

Your best bet is to go to your dry cleaner with the jacket and ask them. That’s a pretty difficult question to answer without being able to see the jacket or knowing what type of material it’s made from.

I moved out on my own for the first time back in May, and for the most part I’ve been adjusting very well to the new lifestyle. However, I seem to be coming down with what feels like the flu, and it wasn’t until now that I became really homesick. I guess I’m just missing that motherly comfort I might have taken for granted when I had it. Someone to fluff the pillows just right and know just what kind of soup to put on the stove, etc.

Has anyone else ever experienced this? How did you get the home sickness under control so that you could focus on dealing with the real sickness?

Try doing some of the things that your mom did for you that liked. When I was a kid the only time we’d have 7up in the house was when I was sick. I also liked Campbell’s chicken noodle soup. We never ate those things unless we were sick because they are good sources of fluids. The familiarity is comforting for me even now that I’m an adult. Is there someone who can go get a few comfort foods for you?

I recently purchased an 05 Crown Victoria, used, from a (Dodge) dealer about a month ago. It had 43,000 miles on it.
The car looks and runs like brand new, however a week ago it entered into "Limp Home Mode" during snow driving on the highway. The "Check Engine" light never illuminated. A small amber colored "wrench" DID come on. Traffic was moving at 40mph, and during "Limp Home Mode", the car seemed to have trouble maintaining 30mph. I didn’t get an owner’s guide with the car, so I wasen’t even sure what LHM was or why it was doing this. The next morning I took the car to Ford, and explained to them my problem. They fluffed me off, and told me not to worry. I then demanded that they look at it, they held onto the car for 2 days and never even used a scan tool !!! Then I took the car back. Yesterday I was once again driving in snow on the highway, and it happened AGAIN!

PS. All the people at the Ford dealer near me seem to be ignorant about "Limp Home Mode"

PLEASE HELP!!!

You need to get the codes read – period. Either get a cheap scanner and do it yourself, find a friend with a scanner, or get to dealership that doesn’t have their heads up their tales.

Did you get any kind of warranty? Does your state have Lemon Laws? Have you spoken to the dealership where you got the car???

Amber colored wrench?? AFAIK there’s no such light – are you SURE it wasn’t the traction control indicator? Was the car all over the road??

What leads you to believe the car was in limp mode? AFAIK _true_ limp mode will ALWAYS have the check engine light illuminated.

his wings are fluffed
he has redness and loss of feathers around his eye
he’s trembling
he’s letting me pet him
he won’t eat all his treat
he’s about 8 years old

anything i can do, please.
would hand feeding her baby bird food help?

OK, first, look around his cage/ play area and see if there wasanything he can get into, like some toxic cleaner, or if hes chewed up anything he shouldn’t have

Some cages and toys with zinc coating can be harmful to your bird .Also, many plants, like the philodendron are VERY poisonus to your bird, do you have any plants near the cage, in which he could get to?

Teflon and birds – DON’T use Teflon in cooking and oven pans and frying pans and do not use products like it with non-stick coatings under other brand names. The fumes (not the smoke or smell) are very dangerous to birds by effecting the lungs and causing a quick and painful death. Heating over 300 degrees causes the release of these fumes.

Be sure that the cage is cat and rodent proof.

site i found, that might help

http://www.exoticbird.com/gillian/

Did you feed him any of these?
Avocado, guacamole (mashed avocado), apple seeds other fruit pits and seeds also), rhubarb leaves, alcohol, salt, caffeine , chocolate???

NOT BENEFICIAL: dairy products, raw peanuts, raw potatoes, eggplant, fried foods, too much sugar

Do not use toilet paper or other papers which break down easily giving off particles which may be breathed in. Do not use these materials to clean things or even to wipe up since small pieces of paper float around and can get in air passages and lungs of the birds.

Don’t use newspaper at bottom of cage – Many newsprint have a caustic ink or other chemical layer on the paper which has fumes which may not be healthy for the birds. At the very least it is not something which is good to smell all of the time.
Do not leave your birds out in the cold on open porches, etc. during the winter. First, birds which survive the winter on their own, find shelter most of the time. Secondly, most birds migrate during the winter to more temperate climates. And thirdly, Budgies are originally from Australia, which is a temperate (winters fairly mild) climate and are not used to severe cold.
Never leave your birds in a draft – summer or winter.

hope i helped!!

Good luck to you and your budgie

I just bought a Wool Quilt for my bed today and i’m the type that just likes to throw things in the wash to keep them clean, but it is the first time ive bought one made from Wool, and i didnt notice it when i was in the store but i just noticed it now that it says on the care intructions:

Dry clean only, air and fluff regularly.

I would prefer to save my money and wash it at home,
How can i wash it at home without damaging it?
Im really dissapointed because i didnt notice the label, but at the same time i would like to keep it because i loved the feel of it. What do i do?
Can i use normal laundry powder with it?

I had a Wool Pair of Dress Pants that I Loved to wear and I would always wash them in the Washer on "Hand Wash" Cycle using COLD Water to prevent shrinkage and use Woolite to wash it in. I would then throw them in the dryer on Fluff (no Heat) with a Bounty Softener Sheet, to remove static electricity..

Got an offer. Buyers had their inspection. They hired the inspector from helll, he listed everything and I mean EVERYTHING. I know, I know, we all want the home in perfect condition, but trust me, this guy got off on every minute detail.

The buyers asked for every single thing on the list be done.

I called out two handyman, and both had the same reaction. About 50% of the stuff on the list does not need to be done. Cause in their opinion, 50% of the stuff he listed is fine, or so minute, it would take weeks to do it and there would be no change.

How do you typically handle this sort of thing?

Am I under some form of ethical obligation to act in good faith and at least have most of the repairs done?

I sold the home $22,000 below comparable homes sales in my area. The repairs they are demanding would exceed $5,500. I only want to have $2200 of them done, the rest are fluff.

Is this ethical? How do most deal with this?

The buyers are essentially making an offer to buy your house on condition that all the work is done. That is perfectly legal and ethical.

You are under no obligation to accept the offer. You can counter by saying that you will not do any of the work, that you will do specified parts of the work, that you will do all of the work etc. You can counter by raising your sales price by 5000 dollars and saying you will have all the work done. You can counter by saying you will have none of the work done, but will reduce your sales price by $1000 and sell the place ‘as is’.

But: don’t you have an agent representing you? What does h/she say.

My cat had kittens about 8 weeks ago, 5 little bundles of fluff and they have grown and are ready for their new homes. I have found homes for 3 of them, but I can’t find homes for the last 2! Has anyone got any ideas on how to go about finding homes for these last 2 babies. The other 3 I have homed by asking through friends, friend of friends and neighbours.

Any ideas on where to find good homes?
Thank you all for your good ideas. I will make some cards and put them in the shops locally.

Thanks, trusport for your advice as to not advertising them as free to keep away the undesirables (thanks for that tips!) although in reality I will not charge anything.

Mommy cat is due to be spayed, the vet told me I have to wait until her milk has dried up. The kitten are fully weaned but I do catch the occassional one trying to nuzzle.
There is such a wealth of information from you all, Thank you.

Mommy cat is due to be speyed on Monday and I will ask the vet if I can put up a sign to sell the kittens and then donate the money to the PDSA or Cat Protection league.

I couls not choose a best answer so am opening for voting. My kittens and I thank you.

Try putting ads in shops or supermarkets. Or asking people at work.