What do you think the better cheaper solution is?

The problem most often is not the City but all the residents and businesses that will have a tantrum because their parking has been removed or customers can't get to their business as easy as they could before. There's no winning.

My partner signed up for alerts in September and got several alerts for Saturday appointments throughout October at Dulles. We just went ahead and made a weekend out of it.

Volunteer with Habitat For Humanity! I have some experience with home improvements but I volunteered with a bunch of other people that know nothing. They'll teach you how to use tools, techniques, etc. It's really a great experience and in the end you'll have built a house for someone!

Library of Virginia was where I found information on previous owners. Then I used Ancestry.com to get more info on their lives.

Pine Street Barber is the cheapest salon I've found above Hair Cuttery. Lately I've gone to Birch Salon and I've been pleased with their prices!