pookiepoo asked:


I would like to know how much to charge a couple which happens to be family(sister in law) expecting their first child and they are both ages 21 for skimming and painting their apartment .
Keep in mind that I do want to give some kind of discount being that they are family but I want to be fair too.

I do this work for a living and would be going after work to do this on select days and the commute would be about 3 hours daily.
below are the details.

hallway- 14 x 4- skim , prime and paint.
living room 20 x 18- skim coat, prime, paint
kitchen 13 x 11-remove wallpaper, skim, prime and paint
Pantry closet- skim , prime and paint.
bathroom- remove wallpaper, skim , prime paint
3 big closets skim , prime , paint
2 small closets - skim, prime, paint.
baby room 13 x 10 repair molding, skim prime and paint
master bedroom- 18.5 x 10.5 - insert cable wire into wall , skim prime, paint.
11 windows repair with wood filling, prime ,paint.

I would appreciate all answers and opinions.

Thank

Tristan

hamtaro asked:


What is the cost to park and ride and take the Metro from any of the outlying areas into DC? What are passes and parking costing, daily, weekly, monthly? Working a 9 - 5 job.
Thank you! I checked out their site. I was wondering about the price to park and ride, rather than just the metro tix.

Is parking downtown expensive? (more than $10/day?)

Elijah

Andy Green asked:


I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla with 150,000 miles on it. I take care of this car very well and changed the oil regulary, give it tune ups, on a regular basis, etc. However, during the past 2-3 months, I have noticed a drop in horse power and it doesnt seem to have the power it once did. I drive about 24 miles to work each way and usually got around 33-36 miles per gallon but now I get about 26-28. I took it to the garage and got another tune up and he changed the oxygen sensor (whatever that does) but it still seems to lack the horsepower it once had. This car struggles to stay around 55-60 during my daily commute and really struggles to go up hills. Before I take it to the shop again and drop $200-300 dollars again, does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? Please help! Thanks.

Nathan

cuteboy asked:


Should I buy 1997 Dodge Avenger ES Sport, with 144k miles on it? 2.5 litre V6 Engine. Car is owned by a girl and asking $1500.
I wan to use this car for daily commute on highway of about 35 miles (one way). Is 144k miles too much? How long engine will last? Any idea about maintenance cost?

Kayla

NorthernCA/FL asked:


He is 43, works nights (with a total of 2 hrs daily commute), works on work projects at home, is taking two college courses towrd degree in computer science, lives with his parents (we are supposed to move in together in August). Both of us are in AA in recovery, he has 3.5 years, I have 21 months. I think he needs to go to day shift and get adequate sleep. We are hardly able to see each other because either he is sick, or one of his parents are! What if he is a workaholic? How do they act? He is recovering from mostly drugs, and is a very good person..his father was a workaholic…..
The cold he currently has is legit.

Emily

alli_potts asked:


I am considering a move to Arizona in a few months, but had a few questions for those who live there.

Silly Question 1) Since it is very hot, a friend told me that although I would be saving money on rent, I would be paying hundreds of dollars more on air conditioning. Now this person is my boss and she is trying to talk me out of moving, so I don’t know if she is trying to scare me, but does it really cost so much for air conditioning? I am planning on a one bedroom apartment. Right now I pay between $90-120 for utilities. Can anyone advise me if I will ‘really’ be paying so much more if I move to the Phoenix area.

2) I work in Advertising, and have a strong background in Direct Mail advertising. Anyone know what the job market is for Advertising jobs.

3) Chandler or Mesa? Or maybe some other town I don’t know about yet? I am looking for nice apartment in a quiet and safe neighborhood.

4) What is the daily commute into Phoenix like?

Thanks for your help.

Robert

Tim asked:


I am attending college about 20 minutes away from my house. Several responsible friends of mine have offered me a room in their house directly off of campus. I would like to accept, but my strict Machiavellan parents do not seem okay with the idea. We have not yet sat down to have a real discussion yet, and I am looking for some useful advice for the talk.
I am a pretty responsible guy. I have looked into some important aspects of the house we would be renting, and I have even found a well paying job on campus that would allow me to be without a car. Without a car, I would be able to easily afford rent, utilities, food ,and any other necessities without my parents paying a dime. I also have enough money saved up that I would not be living paycheck to paycheck. I would like to have every daily responsibility; school, work, and home, within walking distance. I feel my life now is very hectic with all the time I spend in my car driving everywhere.
My parents argument would be that it is a waste of money. At home I get free room and board, why would I want to actually pay for things. I do not have any idea how to argue that. From an completely objective standpoint, that makes perfect sense. Happiness is not practical to them, when money is involved.

Ryan

rafael t asked:


I have a 4.6L ‘01 F150 Super Crew and I need more towing power period, So it has to go. I used to use this truck for the daily commute and towing but I bought a new car (4cyl); so I need a 2dr. truck with more power (more towing capacity) but I don’t know what to get. The budget is less than 5K and I’ll be towing my race car witch is right about 2850Lbs + Tools + tires + trailer, it will be close to 6,000Lbs which is right at the limit my truck. I do not need anything new or nice but it has to be gasoline NO DIESEL, the reason why is because I don’t know anything about it, also as long as it has better towing capacity and has room for 2 people it’s all good. So please help me find the right truck for me. Your 2 cents will be appreciated
I was thinking of a ‘04 Silverado 2500HD 2dr. the one w/the 6.0L Vortez engine but it’s going over 6K but it should have 12,000Lbs rating. What do you guys think

Nicholas

Special K asked:


I live in vancouver, and my daily commute is fairly flat with a couple of short climbs and moderate descends. What should I run on a fixie?
I ride a bike with 24″ wheels.

Elizabeth

bruisin92 asked:


Women’s design! A road bicycle of a well known and respected brand such as Cannondale, Lemond, Scott, Trek, etc. Takes a lot of mileage, not heavy, and under $900. I have seen road bikes under these brands so I know they’re out there, just I don’t know which one would be best. For almost daily 20 mile commutes. THANKS and God bless!

Jesus