Thoughts on Buying 1905 Fixer - Just a Few Days to Decide
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Must decide! Getting 2 dishwashers:Bosch and KA-your thoughts?
Comments (14)This is all great advice. I figured out today (duh - late to the party, maybe?) that the Dimension Plus model also has the "auto open" feature - it's just not that well advertised (maybe they think people will downgrade from the Diamond?) The fully integrated one is about $1900 here at a local appliance store - that's high but really not that much her that the KA KUD60 or KUD70 models. I'm going to take in a bunch of dishes and give it a try. I've read that there's sort of an adjustment period for learning to load it. If our tall glasses fit (they are my lifeline,) then Miele we shall order! Is it best to order through a local store and have them install it? Or will service go through a Miele rep anyway (not the store?) I ask b/c my house is crawling with contractors and our plumber is great. There are some better prices on the internet but all my other appliances I have ordered locally because they will service them (family run appliance store - three generations.) BUT they don't service Miele so I'm not sure if it makes a difference? OK - so Bosch is out. KA is looking less likely. If the Miele fits, buy it?! (P.S. The Ferguson here in Baltimore, MD has a lower model - G 4thousand something for sale as a floor model for $895. Not sure if anyone wants that model but you should call if you do! As I said, I missed getting the floor sample Diamond by a matter of hours. UGH!...See MoreNeed a few good thoughts on Fri. Apr. 3
Comments (37)Sorry to have been so late, folks. Started just before 9, each of about 16 got a number, she brought us all to a desk one by one, checked our licence. We each had about 20 page booklet in large type which we went through, concentrating on issues that seniors need to be concerned about, especially related to decreasing capabilities, e.g. seeing, hearing, reaction times, e.g. book says have 2-second interval between you and the vehicle that you're following - better have three seconds for us. Then we had a break, about 10:30 and were to be back by 10:45 for our written test. At10:40, having found where the cafeteria was (downstairs) a lady said she'd have liked a coffee, but didn't have time to get one ... I said that, sure she did, but when she demurred, I went down and got two, arriving back just as the group were taking their places around the large table. Twenty sign illustrations for which we were to choose one of 4 meanings. Also twenty questions, with four choices of answer. They were quite easy, no ambiguities, I did them all, didn't check, as I was pretty sure I hadn't goofed any, was the first to have mine checked. I asked the lady if we got a gold star if we got all right and she said that she was thinking of getting a happy face with an illustration of a car. I got 'em all right, the tester gave me the necessary papers in sealed envelope - I'm to leave it sealed, deliver to licence renewal office: was finished by a few minutes to 11. Thirty Dollars to renew for two years, then I have another group gathering with the tester. Went out to wait for my friend who'd brought me (in case they lifted my licence), then gone shopping. No need - my temporary licence is good till the 13th. Read a booklet of general instructions for seniors, noted that they sell "Driver's Handbook" (for about $14.95) and it can be found in bookstores, etc. ... and I went back to suggest to the lady that they also add when reprinting that it can be found in many libraries, as well. My friend returned after a period and I picked up my car at his place and went my way, delivering a frig. and deep fryer to a friend to install in his chip wagon. I had some other errands to run. Bonus: 10% cream for coffee, usually about $3.00/litre (slightly over a quart) is to be $1.99 for next week. Sorry thatI neglected to report back last night and on Sat. Thanks to all for your good thoughts - when the day comes that I can no longer drive, I was wondering last year when for a couple of weeks I could only drive with a licensed driver riding beside me whether I could revisit my opinion that I could no longer live here ... and didn't see how I could manage, especially in winter. Though some people keep a vehicle, licensed and insured, then have someone drive them on errands from time to time. Old uncle did - for a couple of years, I think. Something was said the other day about it costing $95.00 per week to operate a car. Not my 21 year old car, it don't (even with $1,000./year for insurance)! Hope you're all having a really fine weekend. ole joyful...See MoreTrying to decide between 2 Samsung Refrigerators - thoughts?
Comments (18)I have had the RF28HMED (very similar to the model you're looking at) for a month and love it but also hate a couple of things about it. I'm still getting used to where to put things to maximize space but it's getting better every day. One great thing is that nothing gets lost in the fridge even though it's not counter depth. Cons: Door storage on left side is hardly functional because of the ice maker shoot in the door. I hardly have any condiments that will fit on that side. The right door is very functional but less organized because the bins are so deep so everything is kind of just jumbled together. Main fridge portion seems crowded at times if you're not utilizing the flex drawer. It has a lot of shelves which is nice but for some reason I feel like there's still not enough room to put a bunch of leftovers. Pros: The drawers inside the main fridge are huge and glide smoothly. Again, they are huge. Love them! Flex drawer is currently used for cheese, apples and yogurt. I like that I can put anything in it I want. I originally wanted to store leafy greens in it including the huge spinach container from Costco...and it actually fits but the manual says not to store leafy greens in there. I love the slide away half shelf in the fridge as well as the tilt down shelf. The freezer has pretty good organization, no complaints there. The ice maker works pretty well but dispenses ice a little slow maybe. The water comes out very fast but the way the spout/nozzle is pointing pisses me off! It's angled sharply toward the fridge which makes it impossible to fill a tall narrow neck bottle. Wide mouth are fine as are standard glasses. I did get a 5yr warranty on it and I'd be shocked if I don't have to use it. On the other 4 door fridge you're looking at can you fit a pizza box, deli tray, or sheet cake in flat? That would be my biggest concern with those and maybe the answer is yes. I love being able to open both doors to fit something long in. Most of the time I only have to open one side to get what I need....See Morebuying a fixer upper and need help!!!
Comments (18)Ana474, I see that you and I share some landscaping sensibilities. Even if cleaned up, I do not find the current design appealing. The property is roomy but two islands oddly dwarf the entrance to the house. The fact that one island is a bit high makes it seem to loom over the arched entrance. I see no design reason for those beds to exist. I would create extra beds only after I had run out of room at the house itself. The foundation bed to the left of the arch is deep but has been designed poorly. It could be made beautiful. On the overhead map I see another overgrown area off the right side corner of the house. I think that area needs attention too. I am not pleased with the Ring Around the Rosie paving either. It offers a path to nowhere and is just perplexing. I believe the paving should lead to the entrance and if you want interesting paths on the property they would be better somewhere else. If I had purchased this home I would remove both the front island beds and never look back. The trees you find attractive can stay and the area may need to be somewhat elevated but could be much lower. I would replace with lawn leaving a smallish bed at the base of the tree. When someone calls their house a fixer upper I think of it as a long time project. If you are not in a rush I think you can do a great deal of the work on your own. You did not say if you have experience with garden clean up. I've done a bit of it for friends and neighbors over the years. It is tiresome and tedious and dirty but I don't find it difficult at all. A good thing about doing the work yourself is that you can familiarize yourself with what plants you have, discover their names and then consider if you want to have a goal or removing them some day. There is a Name That Plant forum that you may find useful. The one area I might hire out for is the two islands that I would demo. Someone with a Bobcat could smooth them out quickly. Hand dig and remove plants you want to keep in advance. If you want to pile the soil somewhere else for a new island I would consider the view from inside the house. Good luck and please post update photos....See Moredave11
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