I think there is some level of I don't know..common sense? For example that custom made tile that ends up not being used doesn't go in the garbage bag? Or that you don't throw out 20 perfectly good dimmers or bulbs, just because you used your subcontractor's account to purchase them, and had too many? Or if you take out the old door, and there are two surfaces in front of you that you can lean that door against, one of them being a wall, other- a living bush with flowers-wouldn't it make sense to lean the door against the wall? I can't assume, that's right..obviously operational systems sometimes are very different. Sometimes I can't even imagine things that I can't or can assume.

Look for a vintage set (table and chairs) in a wood tone similar to the top of your dining table. I think that would lighten up the kitchen and yet connect with the other rooms. I would get backless stools for perching, remove or lighten the shade on the door and find a more colorful rug for under the kitchen table or even paint the base of the table a bright turquoise or apple green. Can't quite tell what other colors you have as accents.

Love the Kent! I am also debating between Kent and Bedford. Kent looked like it didn't have warmth when I looked online, but I love the floor in your home! I was also concerned that it had too much variation, but it looks nice.

Those noises can be incredibly bothersome, especially when they disrupt your sleep. I checked out the attached video and photo, but it's tricky to pinpoint the exact issue based on visuals alone.It's good that you had a plumber take a look and oil the water pump, but it's a bummer that it didn't solve the problem. Sometimes these noises can be a bit elusive.Here's a thought: you might want to explore the Rowlen webpage; they've got some fantastic tips and insights regarding heating systems and boilers. They could offer some valuable guidance on what might be causing those annoying squeaks.