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Hi everyone, the way our deck is set up, I cannot permanently install a movie screen. I need something that we can bring out onto the deck and it can automatically rise from the floor. I’ve been looking at a couple of the automatic floor rising screens, but it sounds like they are pretty heavy and large. Could this still be doable or does anyone have a different suggestion. We probably would watch an outdoor movie once every two weeks in the summer so we would be removing the screen after we are done using it.

Hi everyone, I’m feeling so discouraged. My son goes to daycare three days a week. Every time I pick him up all I hear from his teachers are how he cannot keep his hands to himself and pushed other friends. He is 22 months old and an only child. In general, he’s a very happy boy, loves to give other kids hugs and play. But recently he has started pushing other kids. It seems like it happens when he is frustrated or overstimulated or disappointed. We took him to a music class and for the first time I got to see it myself. He just pushed another kid. I immediately removed him from the class and took him in the hall, but it didn’t phase him. He was off to go wander down the hall and check out the bathroom. We went to go try it again and as soon as he walked back and he pushed another kid. So I removed him again. Tonight we were at a gathering, and there was another little girl his age. They were in the grass and he just decided to push her. I keep trying these methods of saying gentle hands or removing them from the situation, but it just doesn’t seem to phase him. I just don’t know what to do. It is so embarrassing when it happens but most importantly I want to teach him. That’s not OK. Does anyone have any advice? Thank you.

We would like to remodel our home and are wanting to hire a company that can do the design process. I understand from there we can either continue to go with the same company to do the actual construction or use the design plans and find other companies depending on the bid.

I’m just not quite sure what to look for in a designer. Sometimes I will see great reviews on a company, but some of the photos of their projects just aren’t my style. I know that they will get input from what we are wanting, so maybe the styles are coming from people that have different ideas than I do. What should we be looking for in a good design and build company so we know who to hire?

We are ready to repaint our home, the siding and the roof as well as get a new deck or possibly just repaint our deck. We also want some pergolas attached to our home. I really don’t know where to start.

I feel like there are some things that will need to be reconstructed on our deck because some of the posts are really old so it’s not just a paint job. I also would really love some expertise in a matching paint colors and trim and design with the pergola. So is this like hiring a general contractor? Do I have to reach out to a deck builder and then reach out to house painters after I choose a color? Do I get a paint specialist to help with the color, the stain for the pergola and the roof? Our roof is metal by the way. So we’re just needing to paint it.

I’m trying to find the least amount of steps possible. Can someone also explain how the whole bidding process works. We are completely overwhelmed. .