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Anne Duke commented on a discussion: Empty wall area above sink p
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dan1888

Bigger window.

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Anne Duke

Consider backlighting the stained glass and hang it above the window. Then you get your view and the glass.

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Anne Duke commented on a discussion: Bird feeder on window?
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Anne Duke

A hummingbird feeder won’t attract rodents. I wouldn’t have a seed feeder that close to my house.

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xxnonamexx

Why should the bird feeder not be so close to the house?

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aubreesm

I don’t have a feeder near the house because I’m afraid of attracting rodents.

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Anne Duke commented on a discussion: is LED lighting safe?
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Anne Duke

2700 or 3000 kelvin aren’t harsh. I use bulbs that have 4 settings and switch between the Kelvin I mentioned. I switch all when I do change. Bedrooms all have 2700. No blue.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

Safe ??? What is your concern ? It is cool to the touch and the light itself is SAFE I guess I do not like any light left on in bedrooms so not an issue there . I use LED 4000K everywere in my house a few fixtures are on dimmers but I love well lit spaces and do not like a yellow glow from my lighting so choose 4000k that mimics bright daylight when you get into 2700K the yellow glow changes colors at night just like the old incandescents did.

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Anne Duke likes a comment on a discussion: Updating My 2003 Kitchen to 2024
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Kate

If you can remove the two small glass cabinets by the window that would open it up and not look so crowded.

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Anne Duke likes a comment on a discussion: What color trim, shutters, and front door would look best?
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husterd

While you are refreshing the facade refresh the shrubbery too. The hedge is hiding the pretty porch and the really tall shrubs have out grown their space detracting from your home.

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Anne Duke commented on a story: 7 Essential Features of a Well-Designed Kitchen
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Anne Duke

When determining needed storage, add about 10% more than “exact.” Example, when I figured mine, pressure cookers and air fryers were barely used.

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dreamdoctor

C Kasp - marble is relatively soft too. Sink in island at the very edge not in the middle - my wife nixed ours in the design stage - sure wish I had it for when we both cook which is much more often now - she has a large presence i am in HER way most of the time. I hid my generous pantry in the front hall.



One set of deep ones (for baking supplies) open into the kitchen too.


   
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Bonnie Kerchner

What are the trends for bathrooms for 2024?

   
Anne Duke likes a comment on a discussion: Kitchen hardware advice
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RedRyder

If it helps, it took a lot of samples to find what both of us wanted. My husband was concerned about “projection”, which is how far it sits on the wood. He has larger hands so I bought samples to make sure he liked how they felt. Keep in mind the hands of the people that live in the house.

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Anne Duke likes 2 comments on a discussion: Update railing
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eld6161

I like Kendrew’svexample.

Yours looks like it belongs outdoors.

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ptreckel

The width between spindles is not code compliant. I would rework in black metal to code and join the upper and lower levels with a continuous rail.

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Anne Duke likes a comment on a discussion: Need Help Matching a Rug
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BeverlyFLADeziner

Maybe a rug in sisal or jute with blue to not compete with your lovely rug.




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Anne Duke commented on a discussion: vanity mirrors in master bath
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Anne Duke

I’d use a free standing mirror on the vanity.

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HU-783414413

I know that’d work as I have that now. However I can’t see myself when I dry my hair. ☹️

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Anne Duke likes a comment on a discussion: help complete entryway table
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JAN MOYER

Want great?

You are attempting to compensate for a too small mirror.


Trade the 30" mirror for a 42" diameter

Get a smaller less bulky lamp

Use the vase with branches, let some branch show in the mirror

Add a smaller tray or dish for keys

Then? S.T.O.P : )





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Anne Duke likes a comment on a discussion: Small dining room dilemma
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marmiegard_z7b

I’d try to just have the table & chairs, unless I’m misunderstanding the size of the room. They’re quite nice & would be the “stars “ & have breathing room— the dining area would be more relaxed & inviting .

Noodle on where the credenza might work. I’m not quick to give up good wood furniture, especially storage pieces. But they don’t always have to be in the “ correct” room. Is there some other furniture item that’s not as nice or useful that you’d be willing to remove or relocate to make room?

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Anne Duke commented on a discussion: Bar Stools For My New Home
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Michelle Moss

We have moved in. We just have no furniture yet!!

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Anne Duke

My husband’s health took a dive, swivels would be disastrous, as would arms. There are so many beautiful stools out there, so do consider physical abilities of guests.

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Anne Duke likes a comment on a discussion: What color to paint window box?
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Jilly

I’d paint it black.



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Jennifer Hogan

@ sushipup2 - It is true. I wish I had a crystal ball and would have bought a few properties before Covid and resold last year. I could be swimming in money, but who knew?


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cmm1964

I know rhis area. The school district is just okay

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Anne Duke commented on a discussion: Wanting nice quality machine washable curtains
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Aphaea

I just bought some shorter kitchen curtains with this tab top from Wayfair so I did a search there using "tab top curtains" and came up with a selection with these tops that I like a lot. Here is the link to one of them: https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/pdp/august-grove-okeelanta-washed-casual-solid-semi-sheer-tab-top-single-curtain-panel-w002012881.html?piid=986726313%252C986726318&experiencetype=2&selectedvertical=7


And here are all the results: https://www.wayfair.com/keyword.php?keyword=tab+top+curtains&class_id=&experiencetype=2&selectedvertical=7

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Anne Duke

Take a look at the Half Price Drapes website. Huge variety and many are washable.

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palimpsest

Why not a cabinet other than white?


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