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In the case of a 2009 Acura TL with low miles....are these ultra reliable cars enough to mitigate the extra cost for going the CPO route? I'm not a 'car guy' so I could not offer much insight when inspecting a used car....basically taking the dealer's word. Or would it make more sense / feasible...

Do they still make flat screen standard def TVs? I need a cheap 26" TV to hang on a wall in a screened porch and all I have is a cable feed--no digital box. I'm assuming basic cable on an HDTV will look compressed?

What should I look for in an irrigation system for a half acre yard? Are the smart controllers worth the money? We are growing grass from seed and will also need irrigation (drip) for multiple beds along the perimeter of the house and yard. Any other fancy or high tech features worth checking...

Does anyone know if subsidized/unsubsidized student loans are set up like an amortizing loan ie mortgage or more like a credit card? The reason I ask is b/c I've noticed that the interest continues to be capitalized while we are making amortizing payments (or so I was led to believe). Each...

We've done the guided tour of the Shallowford Trail (RayLen, Hanover Park, Westbend, and Misty Creek) and looking to find a few hidden gems in the Yadkin Valley AVA. I've heard good things about Raffaldini, but will be driving this time around and Ronda, NC may be a stretch w/o a DD. Also...

Anyone on here ever built a basement wine cellar? I've got the perfect space to do this project, but don't know if its worth going overboard (i.e. spending $3-5k) for a non-serious wine collecter. I love red wine, but generally don't buy expensive bottles. My goal is to buy good values and...

We're looking to replace our existing W&D combo with either a new front-loader or top-loader (high efficiency) combo. I've heard good things about both front and top loading, but just as many bad things. Has anyone experienced leaking with the front loading washer? Top loader clothes ultra...

I'm looking to buy a 26 or 32" LCD TV that is weather proof. The TV will be mounted on a wall in our screened porch, so I need to account for humidity, temperature extremes, and some rain hitting the TV. Does anyone have one, and if so, where did you get it?

I need a short term solution (1-2 months) for either repair or replacing yellow spots in my grass from dog urine. And no we cannot restrict the dog from having access to our backyard, and no we will not give her away. I've heard of a homemade remedy mixing 2oz sugar w/ one gallon water and...

with a 2 year old child. That's the catch! We will be down in Charleston over the weekend for a wedding and looking for somewhere 'safe' to take a 2 year old who will not want to be there in the first place. I have to rule out my personal favorite High Cotton b/c that would not be fair to the...

Any recommendations for a 20+ MB external hard drive needed to transfer movies from an HD DVR? Is this a pretty simple task? We have a Samsung HD DVR w/ Time Warner and the sound is no longer working properly....and I don't want to lose all of our saved movies and football games when we swap...

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this question but here's a scenario: I have a relative who owns and operates a small business (sole prop). He has one primary, national customer under a 15 yr old "gentlemen's agreement"....he inherited the business and no formal contract was ever drawn up...

Need some real world advice from anyone who has bought new kitchen appliances within the past 2 years. We've studied the Consumer Reports reviews but a majority of their best buys are hard to find. I've got a $4,500 budget to buy a 30" electric single wall oven, 36" drop in gas cooktop...

Is it realistic to grow grass from seed in July/August in Winston with the aid of an irrigation system for a new residential yard? We're putting the final touches on a home construction project and trying to trim down a few costs. I don't know if I want to invest up to $5k in sod (including...

Is it possible to view ESPN3.com on a TV from your laptop? I have a Macbook Pro laptop and Samsung 'smart' TV and would like to catch a football game on Saturday. Is this a simple DVI to HDMI connection via Thunderbolt? USB? If so what exactly do I need......

I'm looking to take the preggo wife to Asheville this weekend and need some advice on 3/4* hotel, inn, B&B, whatever. I would love to do The Inn on Biltmore, Grove Park, or Bohemian but they are all booked this weekend. Is there anything in the Asheville city area that is on par? Not...

So this is a new concept to me as its been years since making the last purchase. Is this just a fad or the future of all TV sets? I have a entry level Samsung Blu Ray player that was 'smart', but now its 'dumb' as it won't synch up properly to my Netflix or Pandora account. Also, any LG...

I need a good recommendation on a home security system installer/provider in Winston. The 'unthinkable' happened yesterday, and its time to ratchet up a lot of things we were taking for granted. I don't need anything fancy or too high tech, but secure. The only company I am aware of is ADT...

Looking for some opinions from those who have bought land and built a house. We have scouted vacant lots in S/D's for weeks and believe we found the perfect one. Its heavily wooded and 2+ acres, which will require an on-site inspection/walkabout before we commit to anything. That being said...

We are flying in Wednesday night and looking for any unique dinner & hotel recommendations. Only staying one night and would like to explore downtown Portland. Thinking about rolling the dice on Priceline and booking the room on the fly. On our way out of town Thursday we are going to eat...