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Teatime | Tuesday, January 21, 2003 - 06:28 pm     Small town, Northern Michigan: $10/hr. Albuquerque, New Mexico: $15/hr. Gallup, New Mexico: $10/hr. Homeowners supply all cleaning supplies and equipment in these examples. These are current prices from people I know. |
Northstar | Tuesday, January 21, 2003 - 07:28 pm     Anchorage, AK...My sister has a housecleaner for her 1300sf townhouse. She charges $70 a time, and I can't see it taking more than 4 hours. She just does the basics, no laundry, windows, etc. She doesn't even move the sofa out when she vacuums. My sis lives alone and is pretty tidy. Another friend has a 2600sf home and her cleaner charges $160 a time. There are three in her family, and they're pretty messy people. |
Kaili | Tuesday, January 21, 2003 - 07:53 pm     I have no idea about housekeeping costs... I was going to put in a local news story here. For the 2nd time in two days two people have fallen through the ice in the Milwaukee area. People go out on snowmobiles at night and they can't see where the ice isn't there! I know up here we have lakes that have 14 inches of ice, but others that still have open water. I wouldn't ever do it! It's pretty cold- 8 days below freezing so far but 9 days ago it was almost 55 degrees! Not enough time to freeze enough for me! Weird winter going on here- was very mild now suddenly we are having pretty cold temps (not cold enough yet for them to dub the annual "arctic blast" though)- also only 2 inches of snow this whole winter so far. If it has to be winter and it has to be cold, I WANT SNOW!!!!!!! |
Kady | Tuesday, January 21, 2003 - 08:56 pm     I pay mine $35 for one day a week. She works anywhere from 3-4 hours. If I have extra stuff beyond her normal duties, I'll write a note and leave anywhere from 5-10 bucks depending on what it is. I supply all cleaning stuff and she leaves a note for things she needs. I would highly recommend my girl, she has been doing my house for almost 2 years now. |
Conejo | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 05:14 am     Columbus, OH - I pay mine $50.00 for one day (about 3-4 hours)and she does a great job. She brings her own cleaning products, but I have told her that if she needs to use any of mine she can. P.S. I am a pretty clean person and live alone except for my outside cats! |
Lizadee | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 05:42 am     I pay mine $50.00 and she is there for about 4 hrs. I supply all the cleaning products and she lets me know when I'm out or if she needs anything she does basics and dusting and moping she even does my kids rooms and they are not the neatest I do tell her not to touch my laundry I wouldn't want anyone touching my laundry My cleaning lady is my sister in law and I would recommend her she does a great job If she ever wanted more or asked for more I would give it to her |
Abby7 | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 11:25 am     Thanks for all the info. |
Lizadee | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 11:40 am     So much for me bragging about mine She pulled a "NO SHOW" now I have to do it |
Zachsmom | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 11:44 am     Since you have to do it..pay yourself $75 Lizadee!! |
Schoolmarm | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 06:24 pm     Small town, Pennsylvania. I pay her $10 per hour for 4 hours. She is great, and won't take a tip. I have lots of paper clutter at my house, she does the dishes and puts my laundry away besides the basics--kitchen and bathrooms and floors. She comes every other week. I don't function too well without a cleaning lady. I have too much job and not enough time. |
Fanny | Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 10:07 pm     It's just me and 3 kitties. I pay $50 for 3 of 'em, once a week. It takes them an hour & a half, so essentially I pay $50 for 4.5 hours. No laundry, no sheet/towel changing, and the only thing they do in the cats' room is vacuum; I do the rest in there. They use my equipment & supplies. And, of course, I work my fanny off straightening things up the night before my cleaning day. |
Kaili | Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 12:59 pm     When doing taxes- what are the guidlines as to whether someone can claim you as a dependent? I know I'm at the edge of the "not anymore" point, but my tax forms don't tell you the definition of dependent- they just ask if you can be claimed as one! |
Draheid | Saturday, January 25, 2003 - 02:23 pm     Kaili: You can find the official answer on the IRS website. Click Here for the specific answer page to your question. |
Kaili | Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 07:20 am     Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! |
Ruditoo | Sunday, March 30, 2003 - 09:56 am     Draheid you are the "goods" |
Urgrace | Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 09:11 pm     Hey all you grannies... read and have a chuckle. Enjoy! What is a grandmother? ( taken from papers written by a class of 8 year olds) A grandmother is a lady who has no little children of her own. She likes other peoples. A grandfather is a man grandmother. Grandmothers don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the store and have lots of quarters for us. When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars. They show us and talk to us about the color of the flowers and also don't step on "cracks." They don't say, "Hurry up." Usually grandmothers are fat, but not too fat to tie your shoes. They wear glasses and funny underwear. They can take their teeth and gums out. Grandmothers don't have to be smart. They have to answer questions like "why isn't God married?" and "How come dogs chase cats?". When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again. Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have television, because they are the only grown ups who like to spend time with us. They know we should have snack-time before bedtime and they say prayers with us every time, and kiss us even when we've acted bad. _____________________________________________ (now I think I'm going to go cry for a while) |
Heyltslori | Monday, April 14, 2003 - 02:39 pm     Hi everyone!! If you haven't already, you should check out the TVCH Online Ultimate Amazing Race thread in the games section. Every Wednesday there is a fun run...and like the name would imply...it's fun!! Ericka has put a LOT of hard work into making a really fun game...so check it out and join in the party!! Here's a link: ../23419/1077381.html?1050355723 |
Urgrace | Friday, April 18, 2003 - 02:42 pm     Help, DIYs or just someone who knows, I need some information about textured paint. I called Sherwin Williams, and they told me all they have is paint with sand. There is other textured paint, like with plaster, but I don't know where to get it or how to mix it myself. Anyone out there know? |
Lobster | Friday, April 18, 2003 - 03:03 pm     Hi Urgrace! I can't post a link to save my life, but according to the Home Depot website, BEHR makes a textured paint. Try going here www.behrpaint.com |
Urgrace | Friday, April 18, 2003 - 03:09 pm     Thanks Lobstah! I was hoping someone here has had some experience with textured paint and could give me some pointers. <going to check out the site> |
Froggiegirl621 | Friday, April 18, 2003 - 03:15 pm     Here's another paint related question...I'm planning on re-painting my apartment (already have permission from my cool landlord!) and need to know how to figure the amount of paint I'll need. I'm trying to get an estimate of the cost to see if my landlord will pay for the whole thing. Thanks! |
Urgrace | Friday, April 18, 2003 - 03:36 pm     Froggiegirl, just measure your space length by width for square footage and tell the clerk behind the counter - works for me! Seriously, I think it takes a rocket scientist or Bob Vila to know for sure. It will also depend on the kind of paint you use and whether you need more than one coat. Also, if you have a wall of windows you won't need much paint for that wall. Having some left over is better than not having enough. |
Froggiegirl621 | Friday, April 18, 2003 - 04:00 pm     I live in an old, but very well maintained building, in a historic part of town...so I'm lucky to have huge old windows and very high ceilings. I'm planning on painting new, fresh white over old, dingy white, so I don't think I'll need more than one good coat. I'm gonna take those measurements and see what the clerk at Lowe's can tell me, and if it's not enough and I need more, no big deal, I don't mind paying for some of my own paint! Thanks so much Urgrace!!! |
Urgrace | Friday, April 18, 2003 - 05:57 pm     Froggiegirl, tell the clerk how high your ceilings are too. Oh do I miss my high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows <sigh> Good luck! Let me know how it turns out. |
Halfunit | Sunday, April 20, 2003 - 06:41 pm     I know that some of you telephone each other, and just wanted to relay the latest commercial airing in my area. 10-10-987 is advertising 39 cents for the call, and only 3 cents per minute. It's the cheapest I've seen yet. |
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