Need help building a guesthouse.

By on July 31st, 2008

How much and what type of wood is needed for 17 x 24 design. 1 bed1 bath kitchen. Which building material is more economical yet efficient. Two possible windows

Thank You

Guinness book of records - women.

By on July 30th, 2008

Car Parking

The smallest kerbside space successfully reversed into by a woman was one of 19.36m (63ft 2ins), equivalent to three standard parking spaces, by Mrs. Elizabeth Simpkins driving an unmodified Vauxhall Nova ‘Swing’ on 12th October 1993. She started the manoeuvre at 11.15am in Ropergate, Pontefract, and successfully parked within three feet of the pavement 8 hours 14 minutes later. There was slight damage to the bumpers and wings of her own and two adjoining cars, as well as a shop frontage and two lamp posts.

Incorrect Driving

The longest journey completed with the handbrake on was one of 504 km (313 miles) from Stranraer to Holyhead by Dr. Julie Thorn (GB) at the wheel of a Saab 900 on the 2nd April 1987. Dr. Thorn smelled burning two miles into her journey at Aird but pressed on to Holyhead with smoke billowing from the rear wheels. This journey also holds the records for the longest completed journey with the choke fully out and the right indicator flashing.

Shop Dithering

The longest time spent dithering in a shop was 12 days between 21st August and 2nd September 1995 by Mrs. Sandra Wilks (GB) in the Birmingham branch of Dorothy Perkins. Entering the shop on a Saturday morning, Mrs. Wilks could not choose between two near identical dresses which were both in the sale. After one hour, her husband, sitting on a chair by the changing room with his head in his hands, told her to buy both. Mrs. Wilks eventually bought one for .12.99, only to return the next day and exchange it for the other one. To date, she has yet to wear it. Mrs. Wilks also holds the record for window shopping longevity when, starting September 12th 1995, she stood motionless gazing at a pair of shoes in Clinkard’s window in Kidderminster for 3 weeks two days before eventually going home.

Jumble Sale Massacre

The greatest number of old ladies to perish whilst fighting at a jumble sale is 98, at a Methodist Church Hall in Castleford, West Yorkshire on February 12th 1991. When the doors opened at 10.00am, the initial scramble to get in cost 16 lives, a further 25 being killed in a crush at the first table. A seven-way skirmish then broke out over a pinafore dress costing 10p which escalated into a full scale melee resulting in another 18 lives being lost. A pitched battle over a headscarf then ensued and quickly spread throughout the hall, claiming 39 old women. The jumble sale raised .5.28 for local boy scouts.

Talking about Nothing

Mrs. Mary Caterham (GB) and Mrs. Marjorie Steele (GB) sat in a kitchen in Blackburn, Lancs. and talked about nothing whatsoever for four and a half months from 1st May to 7th August 1978, pausing only for coffee, cakes and toilet visits. Throughout the whole time no information was exchanged and neither woman gained any new knowledge whatsoever. The outdoor record for talking about nothing is held by Mrs. Vera Etherington (GB) and her neighbour Mrs. Dolly Booth of Ipswich, who between 11th November 1983 and 12th January 1984 chuntered on over their fence in an unenlightening dialogue lasting almost 62 days until Mrs. Booth remembered she’d left the bath running.

Gossiping

On February 18th 1992, Joyce Blatherwick, a close friend of Agnes Banbury popped round for a cup of tea and a chat, during the course of which she told Mrs. Banbury, in the strictest confidence, that she was having an affair with the butcher. After Mrs. Blatherwick left at 2.10pm, Mrs. Banbury immediately began to tell everyone, swearing them all to secrecy. By 2.30pm, she had told 128 people of the news. By 2.50pm it had risen to 372 and by 4.00pm that afternoon, 2774 knew of the affair, including the local Amateur dramatic Society, several knitting circles, a coach load of American tourists which she flagged down and the butcher’s wife. When a tired Mrs. Banbury went to bed at 11.55pm that night, Mrs.Blatherwick’s affair was common knowledge to a staggering 75,338 people, enough to fill Wembley Stadium.

Group Toilet Visit

The record for the largest group of women to visit a toilet simultaneously is held by 147 workers at the Department of Social Security, Longbenton. At their annual Christmas celebration at a night club in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on October 12th 1994, Mrs. Beryl Crabtree got up to go to the toilet and was immediately followed by 146 other members of the party. Moving as a mass, the group entered the toilet at 9.52pm and, after waiting for everyone to finish, emerged 2 hrs 37 mins later.

Film Confusion

The greatest length of time a woman has watched a film with her husband without asking a stupid plot-related question was achieved on the 28th October 1990, when Mrs. Ethel Brunswick sat down with her husband to watch ‘The Ipcress File’. She watched in silence for a breath-taking 2 mins 40 secs before asking “Is he a goodie or a baddie then, him in the glasses .”, revealing a staggering level of ignorance. This broke her own record set in 1962 when she sat through 2 mins 38 secs of ‘633 Squadron’ before asking “Is this a war film .”.

Single Breath Sentence

An Oxfordshire woman today became the first ever to break the thirty minute barrier for talking without drawing breath. Mrs.Mavis Sommers, 48, of Cowley, smashed the previous record of 23 minutes when she excitedly reported an argument she’d had in the butchers to her neighbour. She ranted on for a staggering 32 minutes and 12 seconds without pausing for air, before going blue and collapsing in a heap on the ground. She was taken to Radcliffe Infirmary in a wheelbarrow but was released later after check-ups. At the peak of her mammoth motor mouth marathon, she achieved an unbelievable 680 words per minute, repeating the main points of the story an amazing 114 times whilst her neighbour, Mrs. Dolly Knowles, nodded and tutted. The last third of the sentence was delivered in a barely audible croak, the last two minutes being mouthed only, accompanied by vigorous gesticulations and indignant spasms.

Shop Dithering

The longest time spent dithering in a shop was 12 days between 21st August and 2nd September 1995 by Mrs. Sandra Wilks (GB) in the Birmingham branch of Dorothy Perkins. Entering the shop on a Saturday morning, Mrs. Wilks could not choose between two near identical dresses which were both in the sale. After one hour, her husband, sitting on a chair by the changing room with his head in his hands, told her to buy both. Mrs. Wilks eventually bought one for .12.99, only to return the next day and exchange it for the other one. To date, she has yet to wear it. Mrs. Wilks also holds the record for window shopping longevity when, starting September 12th 1995, she stood motionless gazing at a pair of shoes in Clinkard’s window in Kidderminster for 3 weeks two days before eventually going home.

Most Shops Visited before returning to the first one (doubles)

The largest number of shops visited before returning to the first shop, accompanied by a husband, is 182, achieved by Mrs A Thompson (GB) in Newcastle, on August 3rd1982. Shops visited included 43 that didnt even sell shoes (the goods she was searching for), marking Mrs Thompson a real pro, and earning her the title of European Champion also. Her husband was periodically heard to say “yes Dear, no Dear”.

Driving too close.

The record for the longest time period sat in a car without uttering “your driving to close.” is held by a Mrs Shipham of Cheltenham. On 18th August 1996 her husband agreed to take her shopping in London and it was on this journey that she clocked up a whole 2 hours 21 minutes 43 seconds before breaking the silence. Even though it has been confirmed that 2 hours 21 minutes and 33 seconds of that was spent sleeping - the record is still valid according to Guinness officiators.
hahaha only one star, l must be slipping up

What color and species of cabinets with gunstock oak floors.

By on July 29th, 2008

Every other house I had I did Honey colored Oak but this time with med. color oak what do you think. I was afraid of too much oak grain. Cabinet guy says no one is doing oak anymore and all cherry or maple. What do you think. Counters too. All my wood furniture is a golden honey colored oak so should I stick with oak cabinets too. My first choice is a natural cherry with chocolate glaze but afraid of it darkening. The kitchen I just tore out was dark walnut stained oak so I want a big brighter difference.

Questions for remodeling kitchen.

By on July 28th, 2008

I’m looking into remodeling my kitchen. When we bought our house a few years ago my husban wouldn’t have one built he bought one already built in a lousy bargain. The kitchen is horrible. I’ve been doing my best with it. But now its time to have it done my way. I already have cabinets taken care of. How much would marble counter cost. And how much does it cost to get a gas line run up to the house to put in a gas range. Also where is the best place to get a good deal on stainless steel appliances. I’m getting cherry cabinets so would blue marble look good with that.

“Sassy housewife” themed bridal shower ideas.

By on July 27th, 2008

I’m a MOH and am planning a bridal shower for my best friend with her mom and the other bridesmaids. The theme we chose is “sassy housewife” or sort of a modern parody on the traditional 50s housewife. (To get the idea visit http://www.annetaintor.com/. : we are modeling it after this). I have a few game ideas and such, but would like to hear anything you have.

She is using a mostly kitchen items registry (crockpot, cookbooks, etc) and we are doing a recipe exchange where everyone brings their favorite recipe for the bride and we put them into a book. The food is going to be done potluck style where each guest brings a dish. The head count is 50 to 65, with only women. Some Mormon church ladies and older women, so nothing dirty or involving alcohol. ALL other ideas welcome.

What do you consider your.

By on July 26th, 2008

sense of design style for your house–ultra modern, shabby chic, Brady Bunch-is (linoleum, paneling, anything avocado in the kitchen, and wallpaper everywhere) OR anything goes (not one type of style whatsoever.

Redesigning my basement apartment.

By on July 25th, 2008

I have NO closets. at all. And I have one big room with carpet. that has a fridge, and stove, hardly any storage at all. and that room has to serve as my kitchen, dining room, and living room. HELP. I’m not allowed to dod any real contruction. I need creative ideas please.

Have you purchased a Henrybuilt kitchen recently.

By on July 24th, 2008

We are planning a kitchen remodel and I love the photos of their kitchens online. It would be great to hear from folks who have taken the plunge. What was it like to work with them. What did the kitchen cost. What other systems did you consider. Thanks.

This is designer question. I want to use the “new” stainless steel cylinder cabinet pulls.

By on July 23rd, 2008

on my kitchen cabinets for a European look. My cabinets doors are a simple slab in a light colored maple, miscellaneaous heights but predominately 27 inches.
How long can my handles be. And can they be micellaneous heights for the different cabinet heigths.
Although I don’t have that many cabinets, I have gone for the heavy “pro” look with my range and fridge. So I think I can pull off the look I want on the cabinets by the long stainless handles. Your opinion is appreciated.

Risks of declawing a cat.

By on July 22nd, 2008

My parents got a bunch of new furniture after our cat scratched up all other furniture.

I walk into the kitchen and my parents tell me that they are declawing my cat and when I tried to protest they just talked over me telling me “I wouldn’t understand” and that “They are tired of having scratched up furniture”

The thing is that he is MY cat, and I was the one who took care of him when he was little (he was a stray) and I’m still the one who takes care of him.

They refused to listen to me and are telling me that he is to stay in the garage for two days until the appointment to declaw him.

What are the risks of declawing a cat.

If it helps, my cat is about 1 and a half years old.
My parents also refuse to do the plastic nail tips. They say that their nails grow too fast and that they don’t constantly want to be replacing the tips when they fall off.