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Entries for June, 2009

can you produce a legal affidavit to sell a home stating that all parties will not contest sale?

the godfather asked: i need a sample affidavit to give to children of my deceased stepfather as we are trying to sell my mother’s home and we have gotten approval from all parties that they will sign a legal document that can be notarized then used to sell said home. the affidavit also needs [...]

Do you like your heat pump?

Sheila asked: We are considering central air and heat for our old house. I know very little about heating and cooling. The two current estimates are for a heat pump with back up gas furnace. The heat pump provides heat and air conditioning, with the gas furnace kicking in when it gets [...]

Can you enclose a heat pump outside, or will it restrict the air flow too much?

wingedstrider asked: I’m building a house, and Some people have told me that you cannot put anything close to the outdoor heat pump unit because it will restrict the air flow too much, but I was watching the Do It Yourself Network on TV and they enclosed a unit with lumber on the front and [...]

Do I have a heat pump or furnace?

Adolfo C asked: Hi guys, just moved in to a new leased home. I have no idea if we have a heat pump or furnace, I just turned on the heat for the first time today.
We have a natural gas water heater, and I think I heard that during the winter, the gas company saw [...]

Does anyone have experience using a heat pump?

sammy177 asked: My electric bills are so high. I am wondering if I should have the utility company install a heat pump?Heating Maintenance Chesterfield

does anyone know how i can sell Vianney from home?

anitacrrl asked: This is a company that sells blankets, comforters, curtains. I knew a lady that sold this from her house, but i would like to know how to get started or if there are any other products like this that i can sell from home.For Sale By Owner

Virtually All Businesses Have a Need for a Database If Not Several

In today’s world you just can’t ignore databases. Right now there are literally millions of various types of databases diligently handling all sorts of information from municipal info to your checkbook balance.
So, should you use a database for your website? It’s so easy to become a software “pack rat” so what’s the problem?. No, not [...]

Heat pump will not cool, only pumps out hot air. Any suggestions?

easterner asked: We have an air to air (i.e. not ground source) heat pump with additional heating coils. I have replaced the filter and reset the thermostat. The fan works but the unit will only pump our hot air. Any suggestions on which part might be affected?furnace service Mechanicsville

Should I turn my thermostat back - hydrokinetic heat pump?

insp99999 asked: Is it cost effective to turn back the thermostat 10 degrees when nobody’s home with a hydrokinetic heat pump, assuming that the outside temp is low enough that the water is heated offpeak.furnace install Short Pump

If I own a home and I am the sole manager of a LLC, can I sell my home to my LLC?

dorsey77 asked: At present, I own my home…I am planning on forming a LLC, which will be an asset management company…at that time, can I sell my home to my company or would I have to transfer it over to it?FSBO