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We live in the suburbs of the Dallas area. We have had 3 cars totaled in a 5 year period due to hail. One of the cars was seven months old, and they still totaled it. So can it happen? Maybe to just us. :shock: That being said, some apartments come with private garages attached to the apartment. Lot...

Huge fan of Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew. All of the herbs are sprawling, super sweet 100 cherry tomatoes are starting to flower, eggplant and potatoes are being shy, onions are taking off, and the fruit is flowering (Meyer lemons, blackberries, and strawberries). I even found a ripe str...

Went in through Argentina and out through Chile. My two favorite things were playing on the Perito Moreno Glacier and walking with the penguins outside Ushuaia. I liked the hikes in El Chatan better than Torres del Paine. Be prepared for four seasons in one day. Have high quality and waterproof gea...

Our policy covered some plumbing issues. A giant piece of hail went deep into the yard and broke a buried pipe that brought water into the home. Insurance picked up the tab to restore the water coming into the house. Our policy did not cover plumbing repairs if water could not leave the house. Regar...

After a storm we had about 40 holes in our roof. Water damaged the ceiling. Insurance company couldn’t come out for two weeks due to the number of homes damaged in the area. We ended up getting an FLIR One Thermal imaging camera attachment that worked with our phone. I think it was $250. Probably mu...

Went in through Argentina and out through Chile. My two favorite things were playing on the Perito Moreno Glacier and walking with the penguins outside Ushuaia. I liked the hikes in El Chatan better than Torres del Paine. Be prepared for four seasons in one day. Have high quality and waterproof gear...

What level is she in gymnastics? Has she ever expressed an interest in diving (spring board or platform)? A lot of former gymnast switched into diving after injuries or if they grew too tall. This summer might be an excellent time to watch some competitions. There is a list of upcoming events at Tea...

I am not going to comment on the expense of what you are considering; however, I am going to comment on a huge issue I don’t think you have considered. Security. I assume you and your wife work full time. Who is doing the background checks on the crews that are going to be in your home when you are ...

Such great suggestions above. If it were me I would investigate and make sure the child has what they need (tutoring). I would NOT rescue them by pulling them out of the course or changing schools. We need to let our children fail from time to time. It is far healthier for them to learn to fail at a...

Infiniti has very comfortable seats. Picked up a low mileage one for a very reasonable price that was way under your budget.

Since nobody has mentioned it, check out the Kia Stinger GT. i know, I know...a Kia? What's the resell? But I think this car is beautiful. Super comfy seats.

I guess I look at it very differently than a money issue. I see it as a safety issue. I can't tell you how many times in college I went out with friends and the designated driver ended up drinking. The last thing I wanted to do was get into a car with an inebriated driver. When confronted some would...

Hardie board will resist small hail; however, softball size hail from a F4 or F5 can easily puncture hardie board. I would look into LP Smartside. Very similar to Hardie board in strength but more impact resistant. Cost is the same. If you live in tornado alley and individual pieces need to be repla...

OP, You should look into LP SmartSide compared to Hardiboard. It is impact resistant and easier to replace individual pieces IF the need arises in the future. My understanding is that it would be very difficult to replace an individual piece of Hardiboard and make it look presentable. Cost is about ...

Wow! I feel for you. Having a uterus is a no win situation. For the record, I am a bit of a tomboy. Makeup and hair products are magical mysteries. Fashion is a language I don't speak. This is how I solved the problem... 1. I found a look that I liked on Pinterest in the woman's fashion section. For...

I think your premium is very low for the coverage it offers. I would not lower any limits except additional structure (if possible). Trust me...you want the additional living expenses coverage. After one storm we had to move out of our house, and our policy covered housing for up to 2 yrs. The thoug...

DBR,

I have reps stop by the office. I am their customer regardless of my attire.

Personally, I wouldn't be concerned if I saw someone in public wearing scrubs. I'd be more concerned about the person coughing all over me in a check out line.

I rock a uniform. I prefer scrubs over professional attire. My reasons: 1. Running around in tennis shoes is easier than heels 2. My tops and bottoms cost $10-12 a piece 3. NO MORE DRY CLEANING BILLS 4. I save a lot of money avoiding Ann Taylor That being said, i do notice that people treat me diffe...

I have read some home insurance policies will not cover damages if you are out of the house for an extended period of time. For example, an owner left town for two weeks. During that time a leak on the line to the ice maker occurred. This led to damage of wood floors, etc. When the owner called in t...

LP Smartside is impact resistant and individual pieces can be changed out if needed. Hardiboard is brittle (less impact resistant) and is installed differently. If one piece needs to be changed out you would need to replace the entire area (roof to foundation) or it won't look nice. There was no dif...

One C will not matter. GPA, rank, entrance exams, activities, and maybe an interview will decide the rest. That being said, I have seen valedictorians flunk out of school and mediocre students rise to the top of their class. What was the deciding factor besides intelligence, maturity, and determinat...

I second the CeraVe recommendation. I have very sensitive skin and inflammatory rosacea. Good times! Anyways, CeraVe has a small line of products that you can find at Target or Walgreens. I use the CeraVe Cream (not lotion) on my face and body. A 19oz container costs $11 to $14. It has no odor. HTH