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K Laurence

We have window tint on all of our window at our Palm Springs home, helps tremendously with heat during the HOT summer months. i haven’t seen any affects on the glass. Who installed yours? BTW we have interior solar shades on a wide expanse (approx 20+’ ) west facing floor to ceiling glass doors, we lower them in the afternoon. Works great. Exterior solar shade for our glass entry door, exterior solar shades very common in our area.

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J Mathew

K Laurence, yes, we had 3M ceramic window tint installed (it was by a 3M authorized dealer/installer). It would get so hot that i couldn't touch the glass. We ended up removing it. I believe we selected the kind that was recommended for double pane windows too, but it was still getting too hot.


We have tried interior solar shades, but it didn't seem to make a significant difference in the heat. Cellular shades seemed to work better, but I think once the heat got into the house it just seemed to inevitably warm up those areas. This is why I'm more interested in trying exterior shading options.

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Mary Elizabeth

Was the 3M film on the interior or exterior?

How does it compare to this one?


UltraCool-S20-OSW Outside Weatherable Heat Rejection Film: Decorative Films, LLC.

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K Laurence commented on a discussion: Primary Bathroom too big--need ideas?
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K Laurence

Agree with advice re dimensions . My 2 cents based upon personal experience. In my previous home I had laundry room relocated to the second floor, best thing ever since most of our laundry was generated on the second floor. We also had a huge ”Roman” tub removed and replaced with a large walk in shower, loved it. It was so large that water rarely spattered onto the glass enclosure.

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shirlpp

Can you clarify? you can’t read what I posted?


Yup! The blueprints are hard to read not unless someone will take the time with a magnifying glass.

You have the ear of good designers on this thread - Girl! Use it to your advantage and create layouts on graph paper(readable) and post.

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Boxerpal

If this were my bathroom, I would need a door to separate the bedroom sleeping area from the bathroom . I would also ditch the tub for a giant walk in shower with built in bench.


I would keep the floor plan and not put in a 2nd laundry. Unless you have a family of 8, your other laundry area might be just fine.


Spend money on...


removing the soffit and old light box above the sink

lightening, (light fixtures)

Better updated outlets

good solid tile,

a curbless entry shower with a drain so the entire space can be washed.

new cabinets,

new counters and sinks

new closet doors

plumbing

Mirrors, hardware and cabinet pulls.

new toilet,



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K Laurence commented on a discussion: What To Do With The Back Fence
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K Laurence

Looks like you’ll have to remove whatever is still there ( stumps from previous?). How deep in the planter? What is your budget? I ask because where I live, coastal So Cal, Indian Laurel (columnar Ficus Nitida ) is often used for similar situations. The issue might be the cost … the 5 gal 5’ or 6’ ones run about $60 & more each, even at HD. Perhaps a mixed border planted in stages might be more doable.

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ffpalms

I really like Phoenix Palms (aka Pygmy Date palm) because they don’t get too high, so are a great way to screen your yard from view.



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K Laurence commented on a discussion: Phased Landscaping / Pool Installation Question
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K Laurence

Speaking from my experience I would hold off on planting trees. I had a pool installed at my former home 3 years after the home was built, it looked like a bomb had been detonated in my yard during the construction of the pool.

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btydrvn

Another problem could develop if your big trees …on the property line ….send big roots into the neighbors yard…which would definitely need to be removed when/if they decide to install border plantings

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chispa

Don't waste money on landscaping if you are going to install a pool.

We built our pool while building our house and the pool construction just adds a whole other layer of construction mess, affecting access to the area, electrical and plumbing.

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K Laurence commented on a discussion: Concrete vs Granite pavers vs Concrete Pavers
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Revolutionary Gardens

James Overton where are you finding porcelain pavers that are rated for vehicular traffic?

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K Laurence

Pavers come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, colors , etc etc. Ours are ADA compliant , are installed in a modern pattern & color that suits our modern MCM house. Perhaps it's a geogphical thing , but the higher end homes commonly use pavers where I live.

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jck910

Most local nurseries have someone on staff who will help you with a plan. Sometimes on a fee basis or sometimes just for buying the plants from them. Not HD or Lowe's

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K Laurence likes a comment on a discussion: bought our first home with a backyard And need help designing it.
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Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Depends on how it's constructed. You could have one that also has screens on the ceiling so you don't get as many shadows.


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K Laurence likes a comment on a discussion: Anyone know where to get this big paver?
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)

Yes, a poured in place slab.

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