Can someone identify this 80s song?

Wagwan Off

It's set in a bedroom with this man lying on a bed. He has black long hair and cob webs around the room. Outside the window in the snow there are trumpeters. Then a giant spider eats the man. It's like an alternative rock ballad, and I need to know what name it is. Help please.

Answer
The Cure - "Lullaby" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS6t56U9tBg

Some real happy guys in The Cure.

Ideas for decorating my bedroom?

Loser

Hey! So it's the holidays and I was thinking about taking a day or so to redecorate and design my room.
I'm into 70s and 80s hard rock/metal - Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, etc and I'm also a fan of the 60's hippie era so so any ideas for a 70s/80s music theme or a 60s boho/hippie theme would be great. I'm allowed to do anything to my room except paint it so yeah.
Any ideas?
Also if it helps, my room is quite small so I can't bring in huge items of furniture unfortunately..
Thanks in advance :)

Answer
http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom//seventeen-pop-art-animal-comforter-set-/prod.jump?ppId=pp5001310781&searchTerm=seventeen+comforter+set&dimCombo=null&dimComboVal=null&catId=SearchResults

Hang a cool blacklight poster on an open wall w/small table/lamp below.
http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Horizons-Blacklight-Poster-Vpa2002/dp/B0027AAIEE w/blacklight light bulb in lamp http://www.flickr.com/photos/54604713@N06/5252112545/ - $2.50 walmart

Use two walls in the corner of your room to hang your fave music posters.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/175-4165599-2915649?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=iron+maiden+poster#/ref=sr_st?keywords=black+sabbath+poster&qid=1358357936&rh=n%3A1055398%2Ck%3Ablack+sabbath+poster&sort=price

Neon music wall decal
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PEACE-LOVE-MUSIC-Wall-Art-Sticker-Decal-Musical-Bedroom-Kitchen-L2-/230759950246?pt=UK_Wallpaper&var=&hash=item35ba5d67a6 24x24"

Add a sheer sequin panel between your curtains http://www.walmart.com/ip/Beacon-Looms-Groovy-Sequin-Interlined-Curtain-Panel/16662997

Lava lamp http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/search_10151_10104?keyword=lava+lamp - $5 cheaper than walmart/target

You can buy 1/2 yard (18x45") of hippie fabric for $3 at walmart.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Creative-Cuts-Tie-Dye-Burst-Fleece-Print-Fabric/20575102
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Creative-Cuts-Peaceful-Planet-Fleece-Print-Fabric/20575106?findingMethod=rr
Make a fabric bulletin board to hang above your desk for notes, photos, cards...
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61002680/peace-sign-symbol-memory-board-french?ga_search_query=peace%2Bsign%2Bmemo%2Bboard&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5149954 -ribbon optional
Easy and inexpensive to make one by wrapping fabric to the back of a corkboard and use thumb tacks or staple in place.

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what should I price this furniture for?

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Anonymous

My husband has an old furniture set (chest, dresser, mirror and headboard) from the 80s. It served as our furniture when we got married and for baby furniture for both of our kids when they were little. It's sturdy, but very dated. What should I price it for?
I'd like to just give it away, but my husband insists it should be sold. I think he's being unrealistic, but I've never sold furniture before.

Any hints on what you've paid for an out-of-style yet very sturdy and well built set of bedroom furniture?

Answer
If you're in no hurry to sell it:

I'd suggest getting a few good photos and placing it on craigslist, maybe $100 per piece if in good condition ($400-500 total?).

If you don't get a response after one week, close down the ad and put up another one for $50 less.

Continue until you start receiving inquiries :)

Should my doublewide mobile have heating vents on the floor in every room?

Charlie

I bought a doublewide mobile home in April. I had laminate flooring put in the bedrooms and living room by a handyman. I didn't notice the spare bedroom getting freezing cold in the spring when I bought this place. It's a 80s model with a pitched roof. Maybe there was a vent in that spare room and the flooring guy covered it up. Anyway, when I keep that door shut to that bedroom, so it dips down into the 40s. There's a horrible draft coming from under the door. Should there be a vent in that room. When I open the room to the door, the heater has to be set higher. I'm running the new heater at about 86 all day and all night when that bedroom door is shut. Did all mobiles in the 80s have vents in every room and if so, by not having one in the bedroom, will it cause problems other than it being ice cold? By the way, since I moved in, I had to buy a brand new furnace because the other one was red tagged by Consumer Energy, http://www.consumersenergy.com/ .
The temperature in that room drops into the 40s, not the entire house.
The prior furnace I had when I moved in was leaking carbon monoxide poisoning.

Answer
By code, there has to be a service vent in every habitable room. I would do what Skippy advised and try and locate one under the mobile home. If you can't find one, you may need to get one installed if you can't do it yourself. It will be cheaper in the long run to get a vent put in that room, than to pay the heating costs (or lose access to that room because you don't want to open the door).

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What are some good ideas to "stage" a home that is for sale?

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Jade

I am packing everything personal up,cleaning and organizing but I need some simple and elegant ideas to "stage" the home so that it is more appealing to buyers.

Answer
1. Clean - it is the most important step. Make sure every nook and cranny of your home is spotless. This also includes cleaning out your garage if you have one.

2. De-clutter - Not only should you remove obvious clutter (like papers strewn on a desk) but you have to think about furniture as well. Too often people have too much furniture in a room. It makes the room appear small. If, for example, you are 2 dressers in your bedroom, pare it down to one. Put the other dresser and contents not used currently (season clothing) into storage.

An often missed area for decluttering,is the inside of dressers, cabinets, and closets. Hard to believe that some buyers would look in your dressers since they are not buying them but they do. They are also trying to assess if they will have enough cabinet storage and closet space. If your cabinets are chock full of stuff, it gives them the impression that they will not have enough storage if they buy the house.

In the kitchen, don't forget that decluttering also means clearing off countertops as much as possible. If you don't eat toast everyday, pack the toaster away. Same goes for other kitchen appliances that we may keep on the counter for convenience even though we don't use them daily. (Pack away that electric can opener and use a hand held one until you sell the house.)

3. Deodorize - Make sure your house smells fresh, clean and inviting. This may mean spraying Febreeze on your sofa, drapes, etc. You can add pleasant odors with candles and/or fresh baked goods.

4. De-personalize - Pack away personal items like family photos. Replace them with neutral art work. You want prospective buyers to see themselves living in your home, not your family.

5. Neutralize - It may be time to paint that gorgeous red wall beige. Though it may go well with your decor and taste, remember that not all buyers make like what you've selected. If you go with neutral wall colors, again it makes it easier for the potential buyer to see him/herself living in your space. This also includes rooms that are very masculine or feminine. It may work better for you if you replace your beautiful floral bedspread with something that is more gender neutral.

6. Update/Modernize - You don't have to spend a lot of money here but you should look at things like lighting. Are your bathroom lights for example current looking or do they scream 1970s-80s? Same goes for kitchen, dining and hallways. For a few bucks, you can make a huge impact for the positive.

7. Curb Appeal - Don't forget that a lot of buyers will not come into your home, no matter how great it looks on the inside, if they are not impressed with the exterior. Again, this can be accomplished on the cheap. Cut the lawn, pull the weeds, remove dead plants, plant pretty potted flowers and put them on the porch, paint the front door if necessary.

How dated are your exterior light fixtures? Again, something newer but not necessarily expensive could make a world of difference.

Buy a nice new welcome mat to invite the guests in.

If you have a deck or patio, don't forget to embellish this usable square footage of your home. Clean the deck or patio, remove what is not necessarily essential (perhaps the grill if it is not in outstanding condition, or cheap plastic chairs). Stage the area so that it is inviting - you can purchase inexpensive patio furniture, or if the area is small, you can get a nice cheap bistro set for under $100.


8. Choose Real over Fake - If you have any silk or plastic flowers/trees, remove them from the house. If you love them, pack them away. Put real plants/trees in their place. Put fresh flowers out as that not only is beautiful but it helps with odor control.

Have fun with the project. Look at it as an opportunity to get a head start on packing. Just remember that it is called "staging" because it is all an act. That is, it is not how you live day to day (you probably don't keep your dining table set for a party of 6 unless you are actually planning on using it that day but setting it for an open house sets the stage for how the potential buyer can entertain in the home.) Best of Luck.

what should I price this furniture for?

Anonymous

My husband has an old furniture set (chest, dresser, mirror and headboard) from the 80s. It served as our furniture when we got married and for baby furniture for both of our kids when they were little. It's sturdy, but very dated. What should I price it for?
I'd like to just give it away, but my husband insists it should be sold. I think he's being unrealistic, but I've never sold furniture before.

Any hints on what you've paid for an out-of-style yet very sturdy and well built set of bedroom furniture?

Answer
If you're in no hurry to sell it:

I'd suggest getting a few good photos and placing it on craigslist, maybe $100 per piece if in good condition ($400-500 total?).

If you don't get a response after one week, close down the ad and put up another one for $50 less.

Continue until you start receiving inquiries :)

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What are some good ideas to "stage" a home that is for sale?

80s bedroom set image

Jade

I am packing everything personal up,cleaning and organizing but I need some simple and elegant ideas to "stage" the home so that it is more appealing to buyers.

Answer
1. Clean - it is the most important step. Make sure every nook and cranny of your home is spotless. This also includes cleaning out your garage if you have one.

2. De-clutter - Not only should you remove obvious clutter (like papers strewn on a desk) but you have to think about furniture as well. Too often people have too much furniture in a room. It makes the room appear small. If, for example, you are 2 dressers in your bedroom, pare it down to one. Put the other dresser and contents not used currently (season clothing) into storage.

An often missed area for decluttering,is the inside of dressers, cabinets, and closets. Hard to believe that some buyers would look in your dressers since they are not buying them but they do. They are also trying to assess if they will have enough cabinet storage and closet space. If your cabinets are chock full of stuff, it gives them the impression that they will not have enough storage if they buy the house.

In the kitchen, don't forget that decluttering also means clearing off countertops as much as possible. If you don't eat toast everyday, pack the toaster away. Same goes for other kitchen appliances that we may keep on the counter for convenience even though we don't use them daily. (Pack away that electric can opener and use a hand held one until you sell the house.)

3. Deodorize - Make sure your house smells fresh, clean and inviting. This may mean spraying Febreeze on your sofa, drapes, etc. You can add pleasant odors with candles and/or fresh baked goods.

4. De-personalize - Pack away personal items like family photos. Replace them with neutral art work. You want prospective buyers to see themselves living in your home, not your family.

5. Neutralize - It may be time to paint that gorgeous red wall beige. Though it may go well with your decor and taste, remember that not all buyers make like what you've selected. If you go with neutral wall colors, again it makes it easier for the potential buyer to see him/herself living in your space. This also includes rooms that are very masculine or feminine. It may work better for you if you replace your beautiful floral bedspread with something that is more gender neutral.

6. Update/Modernize - You don't have to spend a lot of money here but you should look at things like lighting. Are your bathroom lights for example current looking or do they scream 1970s-80s? Same goes for kitchen, dining and hallways. For a few bucks, you can make a huge impact for the positive.

7. Curb Appeal - Don't forget that a lot of buyers will not come into your home, no matter how great it looks on the inside, if they are not impressed with the exterior. Again, this can be accomplished on the cheap. Cut the lawn, pull the weeds, remove dead plants, plant pretty potted flowers and put them on the porch, paint the front door if necessary.

How dated are your exterior light fixtures? Again, something newer but not necessarily expensive could make a world of difference.

Buy a nice new welcome mat to invite the guests in.

If you have a deck or patio, don't forget to embellish this usable square footage of your home. Clean the deck or patio, remove what is not necessarily essential (perhaps the grill if it is not in outstanding condition, or cheap plastic chairs). Stage the area so that it is inviting - you can purchase inexpensive patio furniture, or if the area is small, you can get a nice cheap bistro set for under $100.


8. Choose Real over Fake - If you have any silk or plastic flowers/trees, remove them from the house. If you love them, pack them away. Put real plants/trees in their place. Put fresh flowers out as that not only is beautiful but it helps with odor control.

Have fun with the project. Look at it as an opportunity to get a head start on packing. Just remember that it is called "staging" because it is all an act. That is, it is not how you live day to day (you probably don't keep your dining table set for a party of 6 unless you are actually planning on using it that day but setting it for an open house sets the stage for how the potential buyer can entertain in the home.) Best of Luck.

what should I price this furniture for?

Anonymous

My husband has an old furniture set (chest, dresser, mirror and headboard) from the 80s. It served as our furniture when we got married and for baby furniture for both of our kids when they were little. It's sturdy, but very dated. What should I price it for?
I'd like to just give it away, but my husband insists it should be sold. I think he's being unrealistic, but I've never sold furniture before.

Any hints on what you've paid for an out-of-style yet very sturdy and well built set of bedroom furniture?

Answer
If you're in no hurry to sell it:

I'd suggest getting a few good photos and placing it on craigslist, maybe $100 per piece if in good condition ($400-500 total?).

If you don't get a response after one week, close down the ad and put up another one for $50 less.

Continue until you start receiving inquiries :)

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What are the first steps to planning a 30th birthday party for my husband?

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LeeAnna C

Answer
Nothing says "Happy Birthday" quite like a high-spirited gathering of family and friends with plenty of food, drinks and entertainment.

Step 1: Set the Date
Before all things, set the date. Guests don't need advance notice about the venue or the menu for your party. What they do need to know is what date to block on their calendars.
Simple steps to setting the date:
Ask the birthday honoree what the ideal party date(s) might be.
Consult with any VIPS, such as friends or family, to make sure that they can attend.
Push the party date to a weekend night if the birthday falls on an inconvenient weeknight.
More people will be able to attend on a Friday night than on a Tuesday night. Guests will also be in better spirits on the weekend.
Pick a final date.

Step 2: Personalize the Party
Does your friend like to cut loose and dance all night long or would a classy cocktail and dinner party be a better fit? Think about what kind of celebration suits the birthday boy or girl's personality. Here are some popular party ideas:
Throw the type of party that your friend would like best:
Have a barbecue for your friend who loves to hang out outdoors in the afternoon. Fire up the grill!
Host a classy dinner party

Host a classy dinner party for your witty friend who adores good food and great wine.
Throw a dance party for the non-stop partier.
Pick a theme for your party
Choose from the classic party themes: a '60s or an '80s party, a luau or a casino party.
Customize a theme party for your imaginative friend: a bloody theme for the one who's obsessed with Dexter, a sexy theme for the Desperate Housewives junkie, or an American Idol-themed karaoke party.
Plan a special group gift.
Ask around to find out if there is anything that the birthday boy or girl is saving up for such as a vacation or a new bedroom set. If so, ask everyone to contribute to a monetary group gift.
Step 3: Invite Guests

Build the guest list

Guests make or break the party, so invite an interesting mix of people who know how to have a good time.
Decide how many guests the party location and budget can accommodate.
Make a list of the honoree's close friends and family.
Consult with the honoree to make sure you haven't missed anyone.
For additional guests, consider personality:
Invite people who will fuel conversation and burn up the dance floor.
Invite exciting new friends and interesting personalities—anyone the birthday boy or girl has been hanging out with or talking about lately.
Don't invite drama queens or the birthday honoree's frenemies.
Gather contact information (including e-mails) for everyone on the list.
Check your list. Ask the honoree's friends to double check the list for missing VIPs.
Send Invitations
Whether you're sending paper invitations through the mail or an Evite, get the word out early because great party people are in high demand. Remember, the earlier you send out the invitations, the better your turnout will be.
Invitation Details:
Name of birthday boy or girl
Address and directions to party location
Date and time
Contact name and phone number
RSVP deadline
Additional instructions for gifting, BYOB requests, or plus ones

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If you where to decorate a room to give a 80's mood?

rolfesange

What would you put in it? Artwork, furniture, etc.

Answer
Lots of geometric shapes in day-glo colors.

Posters of very recognizable 80s bands like Duran Duran, Culture Club, Men at Work, Wham.

T-shirts that say "Frankie say RELAX" and "I ran into Tammy Faye at the Mall"

One of those prints, don't know an artist, sorry, but they were of a face with a tear falling out of their eye. Very 80s. Kind of like the cover on Duran Duran's album "Rio."

Furniture would be brass and glass.

Hanging around, from windows maybe, would be crystal teardrops.

Rubik's Cube, Pyraminx (like a Rubik's Cube), Missing Link games.

Some Choose Your Own Adventure books lying around.

A poster of a Delorean car.

VHS movies of popular movies from that era: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Back to the Future, Pretty in Pink, etc.

Electronic drum set and a Casio keyboard.

Stuffed animals of Bill the Cat (from Bloom County) and Garfield.

One of those balls that you touch and the lightning inside it goes to where your finger is touching! Those were wicked.

If a girl's bedroom, you could either decorate with Strawberry Shortcake or Care Bears (although both are popular again, so may not have the impact you're looking for) or maybe even Smurfs. Otherwise, make sure the bed is a waterbed!

I'd also try to find a full size video game of Pac-Man or Galaga, if money were no object!

This was fun -- I hope you can use some of these ideas!

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Would you rather live in Colorado or North Korea?

Q. North Korea has concentration camps and they'll put your family in a gas chamber or torture you if you speak against the "Great Leader"
I'd choose Colorado in an instant.

A. I don't think there's powder skiing in North Korea. I love Colorado.

Also, I was in Aurora in the early '80s during the oil bust trying to buy condos, 1 bedrooms for $8000 and 2 bedrooms for $11,000. People were holding mortgages for $55 to $70 thousand, not unlike the national problem today. The government stepped in and set up easy loans with small down payments ($500) for anyone who could demonstrate they could make the payments. We need some of that across the country today.



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MS S:
I found and linked to the proof you asked for on my last question. You can veiw it here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnHyhOkVJUhbC3G3MiKlzenty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120719200602AAoMPI1
Be sure to watch the last two short videos, the ones that include Rush Limbaugh I linked to on your behalf. They're hilarious.

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