This calculation was first seen on Good Morning America.
First take your shoe size. (No half sizes).
Example:
Shoe size is 11. Multiply by 5= 55. Add 50 = 105. Multiply x 20 = 2100. Add 1015 = 3115.
Subtract your birth year: -1956. 3115-1956= 1159. 11 is your shoe size. 59 is your age.
Try it out for your friends and family.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Friday, January 8, 2016
Home Advisors 7 Hot Home Improvement Trends for 2016
1. Tubs are out; shower stalls are in.
According to the pros, 2016 is the year of the bathroom remodel. It seems homeowners are shifting away from tub-centric, five-piece bathrooms and opting instead for walk-in shower stalls complete with seating, shelving and multiple showerheads.
2. Ceramic is out; glass tile is in.
When it comes to backsplashes and bathroom surrounds, the pros predict that homeowners will scrap ceramics and indulge in glass. It shows fewer flaws than ceramic too.
3. Granite is out; engineered quartz is in.
According to our pros, engineered quartz (the Silestone brand, in particular) has officially ousted Granite as countertop supreme. Why? Because engineered quartz is tougher than granite — and it offers the beauty of stone without the maintenance too.
4. Lowboy toilets are out; comfort height is in.
The standard lowboy toilet is being dethroned. Homeowners are shifting toward comfort-height toilets that offer higher, more accessible seating (2 to 3 inches higher than standard).
Bonus points: Comfort-height toilets are great for people with joint and mobility issues!
5. Oak cabinets are out; paints and dark finishes are in.
One of the year’s hottest trends will be a shift from natural oak and cherry cabinets to more modern paints and stains, says Travis Neff of Neff Enterprises. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to update your cabinets without replacing them altogether. In fact, refinishing (painting or staining) or refacing (replacing the doors and drawer fronts) can save you thousands of dollars!
6. High-end appliances are out; mid-range appliances are in.
Today’s mid-range appliances look just as nice and perform just as well as higher-end appliances, explains Howard Molen of HFM Builders. So, there’s no reason for homeowners to spend top dollar on top-of-the-line machines.
Bonus points: Saving on appliances means you get to spend more on the fun stuff!
7. Engineered flooring is out; oak is in.
Laminate and engineered flooring enjoyed a good stint of popularity, says Howard Molen of HFM Builders, but homeowners quickly learned that changing weather and humidity caused unsightly separation and gapping in their floors. In 2016, Molen declares, homeowners will turn back to solid oak flooring. Solid wood won’t gap, he says, and it lasts longer and looks better too.
According to the pros, 2016 is the year of the bathroom remodel. It seems homeowners are shifting away from tub-centric, five-piece bathrooms and opting instead for walk-in shower stalls complete with seating, shelving and multiple showerheads.
2. Ceramic is out; glass tile is in.
When it comes to backsplashes and bathroom surrounds, the pros predict that homeowners will scrap ceramics and indulge in glass. It shows fewer flaws than ceramic too.
3. Granite is out; engineered quartz is in.
According to our pros, engineered quartz (the Silestone brand, in particular) has officially ousted Granite as countertop supreme. Why? Because engineered quartz is tougher than granite — and it offers the beauty of stone without the maintenance too.
4. Lowboy toilets are out; comfort height is in.
The standard lowboy toilet is being dethroned. Homeowners are shifting toward comfort-height toilets that offer higher, more accessible seating (2 to 3 inches higher than standard).
Bonus points: Comfort-height toilets are great for people with joint and mobility issues!
5. Oak cabinets are out; paints and dark finishes are in.
One of the year’s hottest trends will be a shift from natural oak and cherry cabinets to more modern paints and stains, says Travis Neff of Neff Enterprises. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to update your cabinets without replacing them altogether. In fact, refinishing (painting or staining) or refacing (replacing the doors and drawer fronts) can save you thousands of dollars!
6. High-end appliances are out; mid-range appliances are in.
Today’s mid-range appliances look just as nice and perform just as well as higher-end appliances, explains Howard Molen of HFM Builders. So, there’s no reason for homeowners to spend top dollar on top-of-the-line machines.
Bonus points: Saving on appliances means you get to spend more on the fun stuff!
7. Engineered flooring is out; oak is in.
Laminate and engineered flooring enjoyed a good stint of popularity, says Howard Molen of HFM Builders, but homeowners quickly learned that changing weather and humidity caused unsightly separation and gapping in their floors. In 2016, Molen declares, homeowners will turn back to solid oak flooring. Solid wood won’t gap, he says, and it lasts longer and looks better too.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Monday, December 28, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Santa Claus Broke our Chimney Damper
Real Estate Questions and Answers.
Question:
Our buyers recently had a home inspection performed on my home. The inspector
said the fireplace damper is broken. I haven’t used my fireplace in years. We
have had 17 Christmases in our home, so I'm sure the damper was damaged by the
fat guy in the red suit coming down our chimney. Why should I be responsible to
make that repair?
Answer: We assume you mean Santa Claus. I think the
jolly old man who brings happiness to millions of children & families every
year, deserves a bit more respect from you. Since Santa visits millions of homes
every year, there are bound to be a few accidents. We once had a few roof
shingles break off from what was probably caused by Santa and his reindeer team.
Since Santa's visits have been very special to our family, we consider this as
normal Holiday maintenance and had no problem making the repairs.
Mr.
Seller, the broken damper is a safety issue. Your new buyers have every right to
insist that you fix the chimney damper. Failure to do so could terminate the
contract on your home. We suggest you fix the safety issue with your home, move
towards a successful closing and be happy knowing that your new buyers will be
safe in their new Home.
Here
is something else you should know:
Blaming Santa for this broken damper is most definitely going to put you
on His “Naughty List.” You may want to
reconsider your accusations.
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