What trees do you dislike?
LibbyLiz
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I'm curious. What did/do you dislike most about your old kitchen?
Comments (85)Well, we did a mini "refresh" on our kitchen in 1999 to add a dishwasher and standard-sized range, as we had one of those apartment-sized ranges that DH detested. When we did the mini refresh, we also changed countertops, sink & faucet, and we had put in peel and stick vinyl over the hideous gold linoleum when we first moved in. That being said, we still had issues with layout, with the only really useable countertop being the 15" to left of the range and 5" to the right of it. There was a small swath of countertop across from the stove, next to the sink, but because it was right by the back door, it became a catchall. When I took anything out of the oven, it pretty much had to go on the stovetop. Baking cookies just wasn't very fun after a while. I sorta stopped doing it. :^( Then there was the wall between the kitchen and livingroom that made the kitchen seem so dark and cramped. The lack of storage was the biggest issue we had. I still get the heebs when I think of that cabinet where the plastic storage containers lived. I don't know how many times I sat on the floor and cleaned out that blasted cabinet, just to have it heave out plasticware all over me the next time I opened that door. I'm pretty sure that DH would open the door *just enough* to throw an item in there. We had no venting over the range, instead we had a cabinet directly over the range, and it was lower than standard. When we did the remodel, we could see big black burn marks underneath. Lovely. Our garbage was located across the kitchen on the stairwell landing. If I had gunk in my hands, I had the pleasure of carrying it across the floor, leaving a nice little dribble trail. Fun times! The giant fluorescent light box, with that hideous tube light. I tried to "tart it up" at one point, but in the end, it was just a big rectangle with an ugly light, so it had to go. My peel and stick vinyl tiles, so wonderful and bright when we installed them, were pitted and cracking in places. No matter how long I scrubbed on my hands and knees, there were areas where the tile was worn, and the dirt was embedded. Yuck. The kitchen wasn't awful; it just was not a joy to work in. Now I enjoy baking and cooking in there, and putting away the tupperware is not an exercise in frustration! Hooray! Oh, happy day! :^)...See MoreDo you dislike your other rooms now?
Comments (27)When we moved in in October, we discovered that none of the outlets were grounded. So we replaced every outlet. Once the PO's furnishings were removed we discovered that their dog was, well, gross. So we replaced the carpet. The living room started like this. See, the PO had glued these huge, horrendous mirrors to the front of the fireplace. So I had the mirrors taken down. The drywall needed repair, and it looked weird anyway, so I decided to see if there was anything interesting behind the drywall (like pretty brick, for instance), so I took a hammer to the center of the drywall. Then I realized that there was a draft coming in -- fireplace chimney needs new flashing and there are some spots that need new mortar. So, I called a contractor to come give me an estimate to redo the fireplace. Once I redo the fireplace, the sectional sofa that is facing away from the fireplace is really going to bug, and those very traditional baseboards in my MCM split level right next to my new limestone and beam mantel fireplace just won't work. And my traditional entertainment center will look a bit off. Oh, and don't get me started on the unsafe and generally ugly painted wrought iron railing off of the catwalk. Have an excuse to change that now that I've caught my 1 yr old climbing through the bars to slide down the sofa. :-) Did I mention the giant single-pane windows that make that room as warm as a tent on a winter night? Or the entry that is just off of the living room with its door hanging at a slant with a gap about 1/4" from the jamb? Then there's the family room...don't get me started on the family room... Oh yeah. In the meantime, I haven't even gotten the design drawings for the kitchen yet. LOL. First things first -- I have to have an associate architect draw the house and elevations before I can get the drawings for the wall removal and the new glass wall to the yard. And then there's the structural engineer. Does that crack in the ceiling look odd? Maybe the footings need to be shored up while we're at it. Is that wiring fabric encased? What do you mean I need to upgrade the circuit box to 200 amps? What's a "dedicated circuit?" The water heater is where? Oh, carp. What's with the shower head in the guest bath? Were the POs tiny people? Gotta move that up so mum doesn't have to croutch to wash her hair. ......See MoreWeek 172 - What kitchen design do you dislike? Why
Comments (139)Okay, I am still reading this looooong thread but.. lol It might have been easier to state what one DID like vs did NOT like in a couple posts.. laugh! Most people do not like my island.. I love it. I set everything out on it before I start cooking and by God, I have room to spare.. heh. The words, "I wish I had more counter space" never leave my lips.. heh BUT.. I too cannot see the point in a spice pull-out. I prefer the top drawer being a spice rack. They all lay down and the bottles are facing me when I open it so I know what to pick. Not a fan of kitchens made for "show"Lastly, the biggest thing I do not care for is a kitchen without a view of outside....seems too lonely. heh I HAVE seen ones that were beautiful though..hrm, I remember a yellow kitchen, if I am right, TexasBelle or something ? That was a pretty kitchen, but it has been a while so I could be wrong if it was her :P Russ...See MoreWhat do you least enjoy (or even dislike) about SAH?
Comments (67)One of my staff members is having a hard time, she’s about ready to retire, lives alone, children across the country, and we are really, really busy right now, so she’s stressed on all levels. Speaking personally, I love all aspects of WFH, but I will miss live music this summer. On an existential level, I'm terrified for and worried about how individuals - not corporations - are going to fare now, during the worst of the pandemic and after its over. I fear our way of life will be fundamentally altered, and not in the ways I want (my preferred altering would be women having full control of their bodies, ERA passed, stricter pollution/air/water laws, Medicare for all, UBI, immigration reform, all the progressive stuff), but with high unemployment, more poverty, more of a class divide, more inequality and more misery....See MoreLibbyLiz
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