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    Crazy alarm sensors

    I have motion detectors with my alarm and they seem to always go off ... even if the alarm is not enabled and I am walking around the house. My security provider checked it out and said that it wasn't a problem with the sensors. Am I being played for a fool?
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    Basement Repairs

    If there is an odor to the dust/dirt then I would honestly call someone to have that checked out. It may be residual dust but you wouldn't want to take that risk.
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    Laser line things

    Does anyone know how accurate the laser line things are? Better yet, what are they called? It's the gadget that shines a laser that's supposed to allow you to work in a straight line.
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    A Baby Boy Room

    I have to agree that wall-papering seems like a more permanent decor than painting. I would paint and perhaps stensil or even use the borders - these are easier to change when he gets older. But congratulations on your baby boy.
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    mosquito problem

    If you decide to go for the bug free spray I would highly recommend using a face mask. I have never personally used it but I have heard that it has odors and you wouldn't really want to be inhaling all those chemicals!
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    Selling a home

    Does anyone have any information that would help me to sell my house faster and for a better price? It almost seems like a waste to do any major repairs when I'm selling it but if I get a better price that might be worth it. Should I redecorate? Fix? Clean? Landscape?
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    Cleaning gutters

    Anyone have any ideas how to clean out my rain gutters without calling in a professional?
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    Hate My Bathroom Floors!!

    I'm wondering more how it will hold up ... is it really that expensive to re-tile your floors? I was thinking about doing that but have not really looked into it yet.
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    Children's Doors

    What do people think of those doors sold at Lowes that have children cartoons on one side and a solid color on the other? I wonder how hard it is to install and if worth it when my kids will probably grow out of it so fast ...
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