Article: According to the Internal Revenue Service, a FMV is an estimate of the sales amount that a private seller and buyer would agree to for a vehicle. In contrast, a trade-in value is what a dealership would offer. It’s also important to note that the FMV is calculated based on the actions of willing buyers/sellers, not ones under duress. Trade-in values for used cars are also often altered by dealers to boost vehicle sales. An FMV estimate is more consistent. If you are looking up an estimate for someone else or if you are researching an older vehicle, you may not know every detail requested by the website. That’s okay. Enter in a number of years or a series of options to create a workable value range. For example, if you know that the car was made in the late 1990s, enter in 1996, 1997, 1998, and, 1999. Note how the values differ with each year. Look at the automobile listings in your local newspaper. Or, go to a used auto sales website such as www.autotrader.com, enter in your zipcode, and search for similar cars in your area. Make note of the asking prices for cars that are similar to your own. For example, if you are selling a 1999 Mustang and see a 2000 model in your local paper, note the price. It’s probably a bit higher than your car’s FMV, but may be pretty close to it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Recognize that FMV is different than trade-in value. Enter in reasonable comparison details if you don’t know the exact information. Compare your car to others currently for sale.

Problem: Article: Place the tile along the wall. Follow the lines that you made before you put the mortar on the wall.  Rock the tile up and down slightly to help it move into place along the mortar. You may need to use a grout float to flatten the tile. You can purchase this simple tool in many home centers. You are going to have to cut extra tile pieces if there is space left between the top tile row and kitchen cabinets. You don’t want the tiles to sit directly on the countertop. Leave a small gap that you will caulk later. Use plastic tile spacers to create even grout lines by placing them in the corners of the tiles.. If you are left with a gap that is less than an inch, you might want to use moulding to hide it rather than trying to cut tile to fit. You will want to make sure the mortar or mastic and the tile are completely dry before doing anything further to the wall.  It can take as long as 24 hours for backsplash tile to dry, depending on the type of mortar or mastic you use and the temperature inside your home. You could use pre-sealer on natural stone. This will help the stone avoid staining. Once dry, wipe the tiles clean with water. Use a soft cloth to do so. You want to clean the tiles in this manner before you move onto applying the grout. It’s time to complete the backsplash by applying grout to the tiles.  Many people use poly-blend sanded grout for kitchen backsplashes.  You can use caulk or silicone sealant to fill any expansion gaps between the tiles and counter or cabinets. Use a grout float to fill the joints. Push the grout at a 45-degree angle with the grout float. Scrape away extra grout when the joints are filled. Hold the gloat a a nearly 90-degree angle to scrape it off. Shape and firm up the grout by dragging in instrument across every joint. Use the edge of the grout float, a toothbrush handle end, or even a finger. Use a damp sponge to wipe away excess grout. Fill a bucket with the amount of water recommended on the grout packaging. Add the grout powder and mix together. Use unsanded grout if the gaps are less than 1/8 of an inch. Let the mixture stand for 5-10 minutes and then mix again.  Apply the grout with a grout float tool at a 45-degree angle, working diagonally and wiping off any excess grout.  Work in sections.  The grout goes in between the tile. This is the final step in creating a tile backsplash. You will want to seal the tile so that it doesn’t easily stain.  Wait until the grout dries completely. This can take over a day and sometimes as much as three days. Apply grout sealant. After the grout has dried, put sealant on the lines and joints. Some sealant comes in a spray-on bottle, and other sealant is applied with a sponge or brush. Start at an end tile, and spread a uniform coating of sealant over all of the grout, including in the corners. Wipe away any excess sealant with a rag. Let the sealant dry for about an hour, and apply a second coat. Let that dry. Put your appliances and cookware back on the counter. Turn the power in the kitchen back on.
Summary: Apply the tile. Dry and clean the tile. Apply grout and caulk around the tiles. Seal the tile.

Before brainstorming for ideas, you need to design a budget. After designing a budget, you'll know the exact resources you have to create your dining room.  Decide whether you’ll be doing the work yourself or if you’ll hire professionals. Start with savings or other money you've set aside for your dining room. Allocate money for painting, flooring, and other structural elements. It might be best to get estimates from several contractors for these costs. Determine how much money you have for major pieces of furniture. This includes your table, chairs, and buffet. Consider if you can use anything you already own or if you need to replace them. Figure out how much money you want to reserve for accessories like artwork, plants, or rugs. Spend time browsing a variety of media in order to get ideas about how you'll plan your dining room. Without looking at how others have designed inviting dining rooms, you won't be equipped to prepare your own. Consult:  Furniture catalogs. Home improvement magazines. Consider magazines like "Better Homes and Gardens," "Martha Stewart Living," or "Good Housekeeping." Websites. Try websites associated with popular magazines or TV channels like HGTV. Contact an interior designer for a consultation if you don’t know where to start. The style of a dining room is largely responsible for the feel of the overall room. Thus, you need to make sure you are conscious of the style you are choosing when you design your dining room. If you’re not, your room may clash or send mixed signals to guests.  Consider styles such as neoclassical, Tudor, art deco, French countryside, or shabby sheik. Your style may or may not reflect the overall style of your home—just make sure you won’t grow sick of it over time. If you choose a clashing style, make sure to clash responsibly and do so deliberately. For instance, you may choose to stick an art deco serving table into a room decorated with a Tudor style.
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Design a budget. Look for ideas. Pick a coherent style.