my house is being ruined with sap, these are 2 cigar trees and a nasty chestnut tree. Sap on my dogs, patio furniture, my cars, everything is black and sticky and has bugs on it, my dogs are bringing sap in my house and my floors look like hell…. HELP! what can I do? I live in pennsylvania

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I moved back home after 6 years of sweet independence after a breakup.It was supposed to be a 3 mo thing until my bro and I had money for furniture and such.He cannot keep a job or hold onto his money and so he is WAY behind on the deal.Its now been 8 mo of living there.My parents have "banned" us from doing certain things, like sleeping over at friend’s houses,going out too many nights during the week.We are on a family plan as far as the cell phones go,and b/c they suspected I was talking to/seeing my ex they looked at the records to see the numbers I had been calling and then confronted me about it.I have said many times that Im 25 and I pay rent to live here and I should be free to do what I please barring coming in wasted or hurting someone.I think this is a total invasion of privacy.They think Im ungrateful.They dont pay for the phone or anything else having to do with me.I have a friend who needs help with her mortgage and I need a place of freedom.
They think that they owe me no explaination about anything they do.They refuse to tell me how they know I talk to my ex even though I already know how.(they went online) My question is when is it too far?Do they have the right to know everything about everything in their adult child’s life?Do they have the right to institute rules and bannings?My friend needs help and I need a place, but I have much younger siblings that will be heartbroken when I go.They did know that it was temporary at the beginning and I was supposed to wait for my bro but he is really slacking and its been too long.I feel like I have to ask permission for things and ask for my freedom, and that bugs me.My parents are still very intimidating to me for some reason.How do I get the "balls" to really really tell them NO not "i have a problem with that" They say they are not controlling,I think otherwise.Im 25 have a great job for 7 yrs,earn good money,good work ethic,go to family things,nice person…any advice?

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My Fiancee and I live in a large apartment complex and have for more than a year. Randomly a month ago we were notified that a member from the township would be inspecting our apartment along with someone from our complex’s maintenance staff. My FI was home when the inspection occurred and the guy was very rude. He used a yardstick to measure all our furniture, looked in our kitchen cabinets, closets, etc. and was yelling that we have too much stuff/clutter. Now he’s coming back to re-inspect our apartment next week and I don’t know what to do. I’ve NEVER heard of a township official coming into your apartment (and no one came our first year there) and we may have a lot of unopened food in our cupboards and boxes for my FI’s home business, but we do not have anything that is a safety hazard or dirty and would attract rodents or bugs. The complex said if this guy deems our apartment "unsafe" we will have to pay a K fine per day and our lease will be terminated. Has anyone heard of this? I tried to Google it but nothing came up. I live in suburban Philadelphia.
It wasn’t because someone complained. The entire complex was inspected. I will Google the fire safety laws though. Thanks.

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My Husbands Friend and the Best man in Our wedding is a good guy. My husband now 24 and his Friend who is 19 grew up next to each other when my husband moved from Russia to the USA.
Here is the Help I need.

Jr who is my husbands Friend lives in Complete Fifth with his 13 year old sister and Parents. They have 7 cats who Pee and Poop everywhere, In the Kitchen on the furniture Etc. Every time we go visit the Whole house reeks of piss and poop. There are filthy dishes with Bugs swarming in the Kitchen.The Daughters bed reeks of Cat peep and poop and is nasty. Her clothing is Dirty and there only Bathroom leeks and as mold everywhere.
I can’t Stand going into the house. Every time I do visit the daughter complains of being hungry and there is only dirty nasty food in the Kitchen so I end up taking her out.This family is a Nice family but has fallen on hard times. But I breaks my heart seeing the condition that the family lives in. I have invited them to my house for dinner but they cannot afford the gas to drive 20 miles. I have gotten the Daughter clothing and things she needs. My husband and I just bought our first house, Its is small but very clean and cozy. We have invited Jr and his Sister to stay with us but because of work and school it’s just too far.
My husband was only 12 when he met the family and things were different then.
I really want to help them but I don’t see how else I can. What Do I do?
I am only 22 and adopted myself from a similar situation. I am not sure how far helping will go.

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My Husbands Friend and the Best man in Our wedding is a good guy. My husband now 24 and his Friend who is 19 grew up next to each other when my husband moved from Russia to the USA.
Here is the Help I need.

Jr who is my husbands Friend lives in Complete Fifth with his 13 year old sister and Parents. They have 7 cats who Pee and Poop everywhere, In the Kitchen on the furniture Etc. Every time we go visit the Whole house reeks of piss and poop. There are filthy dishes with Bugs swarming in the Kitchen.The Daughters bed reeks of Cat peep and poop and is nasty. Her clothing is Dirty and there only Bathroom leeks and as mold everywhere.
I can’t Stand going into the house. Every time I do visit the daughter complains of being hungry and there is only dirty nasty food in the Kitchen so I end up taking her out.This family is a Nice family but has fallen on hard times. But I breaks my heart seeing the condition that the family lives in. I have invited them to my house for dinner but they cannot afford the gas to drive 20 miles. I have gotten the Daughter clothing and things she needs. My husband and I just bought our first house, Its is small but very clean and cozy. We have invited Jr and his Sister to stay with us but because of work and school it’s just too far.
My husband was only 12 when he met the family and things were different then.
I really want to help them but I don’t see how else I can. What Do I do?
The mother makes about 200 dollars a week Working at home based day care. The Father works for Ford but was Laid off.
I am not sure of there whole background but they only have a HS education.
The cats are there lives and it would break there heart if they were let go.
They do make Money. The dad brings home about 500 a week.
They feed there cats dollar store crap. All the cats have worms and Fleas too. I bought my new dog by for a visit and he came home with Fleas. We keep a Accumulate house.

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ok, i just hate my house! we live in the woods, so theres bugs and spiderwebs all over our deck, patio, and door. and weeds and trees just grow every where in out yard! then, since our house is old, we have old dirty fixtures, and the bathroom is bad because we have iron water so theres orange rings around everything, and its kinda gross becasue liek behind the toilet or in the corners of the room theres dirt and hair and dust and blahhhh. adn none of the cupboard in the kitchen or bathroom are organized, none of the furniture matches, the windows are dirty, our house is cluttered and ughhhhhhhhhhh i hate it! and im only a kid so i cant do liek heavy heavey cleaning to get it all done, and my family doesnt help! what should i do? im embarassed to have ppl over!

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I bought a gazebo for my deck to help protect against sun and bugs. I have the kid’s huge sandbox under it, an outdoor bar and 4 bar chairs. I would like to know how to decorate it simply, but elegantly. It has to be kid and wind friendly. I was thinking maybe lights and fake vines wrapped around the inside metal structure…

Here is a pic of the gazebo:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=225175-19407-S-577-1&lpage=none
*EDITED TO SAY* if you suggest creeping vines…can you tell me how long it takes for them to grow and how best to do it? Thanks!

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