Oil and similar products are good because they have a high energy density, so the amount of energy you get out of a small volume and light weight is very high.

That almanac was worth it's weight in gold.Sounds like I've got another business idea.....

Cash is the best (and IMO only) way to buy a house.No loan costsNo jacking around with qualifiyingNo interest costsLower closing costsNo junk feesWhen you write the kind of offers that I have for the past 15 or so years, you've got some real weight behind you.

WInter time is when lifters gain their weight.

Good experience is worth it's weight in gold.

If you aren't acting as a principal in the transaction...that's a can of worms better left unopened.Okay, for realistic comps, you might want to try:no fees - www.realtor.com subscription - www.realquest.comFor grins, you can check out www.zillow.com but don't put too much weight on their results.Good Luck,~DanI'm a investor.

The drawbacks are limited luggage and now weight, since the kids are older/bigger.I took some lessons, and even cross country soloed, but never got my license.

Look at each market carefully....nothing wrong with a turn-key provider just make sure that they have a stake in your ultimate success or you may end up buying a pretty expensive non-producing paper weight as many have done but won't admit!

I lost 15 lbs and my ideal weight for my height is now 10 lbs away, but that is like peanuts compared to your 55lb.

If you're doing an undermount sink with granite make sure they use a premium silicone to bond the sink to the granite and brace it from below for a couple of days to let support the weight of the sink while it cures.