I agree, its a matter of marketing, and the pictures aren't up yet. But in my local market (stable to slightly increasing prices even when most of the country's RE market was collapsing), they would not try to gloss over a scratched pink laminate kitchen. That would be in the "kitchen needs updating" category...but I'll really know when the pictures are up on the site. I have seen a couple listings at a much higher price point though, where the original 60s rehab kitchens...in older houses, often laminate or tile countertops and terracotta floors have been featured as such. The house I just bought said "newer kitchen" with no pictures. It turned out to be white laminate top to bottom with white appliances--and it was only installed in 2007. Its very basic and unobtrusive, and I will replace it. But I had an easier time swallowing this than a 2007 with high quality cabinets and granite I didn't care for or didn't think fit the house.

KarenFromKnoxville, with those test kits you usually take the test and send the packet to a testing lab that then reads the results what you sent them. Those results are then sent back to you. They include where your readings fit according to the EPA...safe/marginal/unsafe. We are also in a high-risk area w/a basement with little ventilation (not walk-out, just 3 windows). We tested high and now have a "radon mitigation system" installed. Compared to what most of us are spending here for appliances & other kitchen items, it was pretty inexpensive...I think it was around $1,000. I don't remember the exact cost as it was several years ago. If you live in a high-risk area...please test ASAP. We didn't know we were in a high-risk area and didn't think about testing until we had been in the house for several years...I hope we haven't done irreparable harm to our children having them grow up in a house w/high radon. On the plus side, our children were rarely in the basement since it was not finished. We tested it just before we finished it.

First, we are a small company, less than 6 employees. Therefore, I am HR. Prior to interviewing, I look at the resume and any breaks in work history, length of time at each job and education are things I note and plan to discuss during the interview. If the answer given to a question doesn't add up, that's a red flag. If there are other deficiencies, i.e. the applicant might not meet the minimum education requirement but has excellent work experience, failing to have a good answer to a question could make a different. All I am saying is that you should be prepared for the question. jojoco's comment was good: May I add that it’s OK to say that while you enjoyed what you’ve been doing, you miss the challenges and comraderie that come from working with others. You’re looking forward to contributing to a dynamic environment and being a part of a great team. It's the truth or at least it sounds plausible. "If someone is qualified, in theory, the gaps should not matter." They do. Google "gap in work history" and you will get lots of examples of how to deal with this issue. jellytoast (love the name), you asked: "I'm curious as to what specifically you would be looking for regarding acceptable/unacceptable reasons." Unacceptable: Took off time to complete a college degree. Gap in history is > 1 year but no degree and college listed was an on-line only college. Broke up with boyfriend and it "did her in" and she had to take time off. (Really, this was someone's answer.) Bad car accident, multiple surgeries but have only 2 more needed. Sorry, as I said we are a small company and a loss of an employee for an extended period of time is very difficult. Now if you stated: My husband was layed off and I've got to go back to work. My next question would be "Do you plan on quitting when he finds a job?" Acceptable: Stay at home mom - Not a deal breaker especially if there was work experience prior to the gap. Went back to school full time to finally complete college degree and resume shows recently obtained and able to provide a diploma. Layed off job and received a large bonus and decided to take time off before beginning to look for another job. The explanation needs to make sense.

Hi Sam. Glad you are having fun with it. For me, it is the same, having a small apartment balcony, just seeing how various plants respond. My fig tree cuttings rooted so I finally mixed up the MG Mulch, Coco Coir, Perlite,Dolomite,Osmocote, Earth worm castings. I transplanted some chili peppers, one tomato plant and strawberries. I went to dollar store and bought a large bowl, made it self watering for the strawberries. I also use fabric pots mainly because they are lower cost. Pests are a pain. I swear the potting soil I bought few year bag were infested with japanese beetle grubs! I lost few plants from that. If you have room in your yard, consider a green house., best of both worlds. I set up the tiny green house for seedlings, plenty of gnats, using the sticky paper to catch them. I transplanted a 4” tomato to Kratky method in 1/2G Mason. It took off so transplant back to soil outside. I am trying 5 gallon Kratky with air stone for chili pepper. I was going to do the tomato but just not enough room indoor by the window. It will be interesting to see how this potting mix works out vs. potting soil. I’m watering with miracle grow every 1-2 weeks.