Archive for June, 2010

Where will the computer desk look better in the living room , or the bedroom?

June 30th, 2010

I only live in a one bedroom apt, I heard you should never have any electronics in the bedrooom, but I feel weird puting my computer desk n the computer in the living room for the guest to c, since I have it decorated kind of like a spa! But now I am confuse any tips?


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What's the best way to get a musty smoke smell out of a bookcase that has been in a basement for many months?

June 30th, 2010

We just picked up a wooden book case from my girlfriend’s father’s basement. He smokes, has two cats, and his basement generally has a musty smell to it. The wood just absorbed the air; there’s no mold or anything. We brought it back to the apartment, and I was hoping that the scent would just kind of clear up. Is there any way to speed this process along?


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Can anyone review or offer improvements to my letter requesting funds for my Eagle Scout Project?

June 30th, 2010

Isaac R********
* ******** ********
*******, New York *****
***-***-****
Friday, March 13, 2009

Dear (insert name/business/organization here),

My name is Isaac R******** and I am a Life Scout and the Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 4070 in *******, New York. I am asking for donations for my Eagle Scout Project. But first, let me tell you a little about my career in Scouting.

On March, 2002, I joined Boy Scout Troop 4070, and it has forever changed my life. Last September marked the beginning of my twelfth year as being a member of the Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.), five years as a Cub Scout and seven years as a Boy Scout. I was also a member of Venturing Crew 4079 (Venturing is a division of the Boy Scouts of America) for two years, one of which I served as President. In 2005 I was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society. In 2006, I attended a week-long National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) conference, where I graduated. In 2007 I was asked to return to be on the NYLT staff, which required one-hundred and eighty plus hours of public-speaking and leadership training. And in June, 2008, I was promoted to be my unit’s Senior Patrol Leader, which is the highest office of authority that a youth member can hold. I currently hold the rank of Life Scout the second highest rank in the B.S.A., but I plan to change this.

Early last January I began planning out my Eagle Scout Project and on Thursday, March 12th, it was approved to begin by my District Round Table Committee. After a lot of measuring, pricing, and writing, I am ready to begin. For my Eagle Scout Project I plan to give leadership in designing and building five bookcases for the library at Saint Agnes School. Each bookcase will be custom built to fit its location and the books it will be housing. The bookshelves will be built to match neighboring bookshelves, and finishes will be matched to adjacent bookcases or at the school’s preference. In addition, I will also enter two bookcases’ worth of unprocessed books into the library’s catalog system. My project will benefit Saint Agnes School because the bookcases will replace broken bookshelves, make uses of otherwise unusable space, replace temporary, makeshift bookcases, and house books that were recently acquired by the school that currently have no place to be stored. Cataloging the books will also save countless hours of time for the librarian.

To accomplish, or event start, this great task, I need the help of (insert families/businesses/ originations) like you for funding. I must raise about 5. I humbly ask you for a donation, any donation to help me purchase supplies and materials. No donation is too small. I hope and plan to have all the money by April. However, the sooner I have the funds, the sooner I may begin, which will give me more time to complete the project (it’s due in early May). (For your donations I will formally invite you to my Eagle Scout Court of Honor which I would like to have in late July or August.) OR (For your donations, I will inscribe a plaque with a list of contributing businesses & originations of which you will be part of. This plaque will be placed on one of the bookcases.)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me either through mail or phone.

Thank you so much for supporting me and this origination which has brought me years of adventure, discipline, leadership, friendship, direction, and experience.

Sincerely Yours,

Isaac ****** R********


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Whats the cheapest way to move across country with a small car?

June 29th, 2010

Im moving from Mass to Michigan and I have a 2000 Ford Escort Z-X2. Im only moving one bedroom but with a tv, an entertainment center(which can be taken apart), 2 bookcases and a few boxes of books, movies and clothes. Im doing this alone so I figured using U-haul to use a trailer but i dont have a hitch on my car. Just looking for other options or whats the best choice. Thanks.


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What should I use to clean furniture contaminated by mold that won't hurt particleboard and wood finishes?

June 28th, 2010

I recently moved all of my furniture that had been in a climate-controlled storage unit for 1 year into my new apartment. My couch grew mold in the storage unit, so I threw it out. The rest of my furniture is primarily particleboard (bookcases, dressers, etc.) and some wood. What should I use to clean this furniture to make sure that there is no mold on it and that won’t destroy the furniture? Thank you!


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I need some glass computer desks (4). I haven't found any I like on the internet. Anyone have a suggestion?

June 27th, 2010

We are looking for something preferably modern/high tech. Glass and metal.


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    What to do with a garage full of Sears woodworking tools?

    June 26th, 2010

    A friend of mine who lost her husband recently finds herself dealing with a garage full of woodworking tools all purchased from Sears over the course of many years. It would be great if she could get some money for them but if not, would like to donate but does not know who would want such items. SHe is not interested in having a garage sale with folks coming to her home. Any suggestions?


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    Is it really cheaper making your own bookcase over buying it?

    June 26th, 2010

    Excluding the price of power tools, but including the price of wood, and nails, screws, glue, sand paper, paint, etc.

    As reference, I can get a 5 shelf bookcase for .99 or 4 shelf bookcase for .64.
    How much would it cost to make a 5 or 4 shelf bookcase?


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