Slow progress continues but a new pic!!

10 years ago

Short update 'cause I know how much I like other peoples updates (with pics, of course).

Ennyhoo, my little builder guy did a pretty good job on the range hood, or as he called it "the pain in the ____ range hood". He was smiling when he said it, though.

Now, I get to paint! (and sand, and paint, and sand and paint)

(OT: Any of you cookie dough people reading this, keep your eyes peeled on that thread for what I found for you all today.)

This post was edited by deedles on Fri, Jan 31, 14 at 15:53

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homeimprovementmom
10 years ago
really nice!
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badgergal
10 years ago
Looking good Deedles.
You should have lots of time to paint and sand since winter isn't going to end anytime soon in Wisconsin. Unless of course you are one of those winter sports enthusiast out on snowmobiles or skis on your days off.

Can't wait to see your finished project.
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marti that's what I was thinking too. The twist pile looks like it would hide a lot of things like that Idie I could get it bound as a large rug but the floor would really need to be sanded back and finished. There's a few spots where it looks like there's been damage from water or something spilled on them. I will be getting the hallway and living room floor sanded and polished though *sometime* in the future lol. I'm really looking forward to that. Thanks desertsteph! I was pretty happy to see the plaid go too and that hookboard is so handy for all those things that used to end up on the chair or tossed on the dresser. I get so impatient sometimes to get things finished but I have a hard time making decisions and then I get frustrated and it stops being fun. If I had more of a clue to what Im doing I would enjoy it more but this decorating things is so hard lol shades do you know what type of carpet pile it is? what a shame that the dogs have shredded it :/ I really hope mine dont ruin mine but I am a bit scared for the new carpet :) ML the saleswoman started out by showing me the different carpet styles and said if I had pets to stay away from this and this type because they could unravel big long threads if they scratch at it so that left the plush or the twist style. The plush has a more solid look but I just know there will always be footprints from the door to the bed and the door to the wardrobe where we're always tracking back and forth. It's a bit of a trade off I guess because I do like that more solid look but the twist piles all seem to have that hazy colour movement. "After you get this project completed, does it mean you'll be working on the fireplace again? I'll head on over to that thread and check. Not trying to pressure you, mind you! :)" ok I "fess up" lol, I did get distracted again and started doing some other fix ups around the house over the last few weeks but it made me see that Im trying to do too many things at once so no more new projects until I finish the ones I started (and this time I mean it :) ). Im hoping to sort out the carpet and the little shelf in the bedroom then Im back to the fireplace hehe
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bookworm4321
10 years ago
I really like the lights,
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lavender_lass
10 years ago
The range hood looks great...and I love the cutouts! I'd put plants/herbs there, too :)
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xc60
10 years ago
Oh Deedles, that range hood is gorgeous!
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deedles
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10 years ago
Thanks guys.

Yes, Badger... this winter in Wisconsin is really something. I actually spun out last week on black ice and bashed myself up pretty good. I've had a week off but I've been so sore that I haven't gotten very much done. Isn't that the way it goes, though?

Lav, I been snipping a little parsley and picking a few hot peppers here and there. Even though I don't have much of a kitchen here yet, a person has to EAT, right? Might as well use it if ya got it!

Bookworm, I've been pleasantly surprised at how well those light illuminate down to counter level. Never had any experience with LED's before, but thanks to GW I've got good lighting there.
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mama goose_gw zn6OH
10 years ago
The hood looks great--that builder will always remember you!
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mudhouse_gw
10 years ago
Sorry to hear about your adventure on black ice...I hope you weren't injured too badly. Yikes.

The hood looks wonderful.
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katy-lou
10 years ago
Very cool!!
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LE
10 years ago
Wow! I bet he was all proud of himself when it was done and is bragging about it to anyone who will listen!
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blfenton
10 years ago
That range hood is gorgeous. Your builder was a trooper.
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deedles
Original Author
10 years ago
well, bragging might be one word.... :) and yes, he's a trooper and I hope he continues to be as we've got a ways to go together. It's interesting to work with him, I'll say "call me when you get the sample door/drawers done so I can take a look" and then he doesn't call so I call him and he says "well, I've got the doors and drawers done and stained I'm putting the last coat of finish on them today." There have been a few instances like that where I ask something to occur and he agrees and then it's like we never talked at all. I now just roll my eyes and am (luckily for him) so far happy with how everything has turned out. He really does put a nice, smooth finish on the wood. On it goes.
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romy718
10 years ago
Looks great deedles! The hood is beautiful. On a positive note, you've got something to keep you busy & occupied this long, cold winter. 24F today & I swear, it felt balmy.
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