YIKES! The ugliest comforter I've ever seen......
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
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Comments (7)I'm northwest of Atlanta. Though our county was under tornado watches off and on all day, and there were tornados within our county, our town dodged the bullet. Here at home we didn't even get hail. It was spotty. The sirens screamed all day, which had the younger kids upset. It has been frightening, even for someone who loves storms. It's just been too much. The folks in downtown Atlanta just got hit over and over last night and today. It's a lot to recover from, for the city, businesses, and individuals. But I did get a laugh out of the local meteorolgist. He used the word "tremendous" about once/minute. I am not exaggerating. It got distracting and had DH and I spewing our drinks. I felt bad laughing at such a serious moment, but I just couldn't help it! I'm sure we're not the only ones who noticed. Those guys get so excited, you can see their passion for meteorology as they report. As long as you're the safe one, it's fascinating to see the technology and learn something from the coverage....See MoreUGLIEST bathroom ever!!
Comments (26)Hey, it could have been worse. They could have done a red bathtub, blue toilet, and white sink to be really patriotic! Although I am willing to concede you the prize for ugliest bathroom, I am firm in the belief we are still a major contender for Ugliest Kitchen award. Your story of the previous owners reminded me that when we bought our house with plans to completely gut it -- there was literally nothing worth keeping except the oak flooring that had been hidden by urine-stinky, filthy brown shag carpeting -- the little old ladies who had owned the house stopped by and kindly offered to give us the remaining cheap vinyl fake-Mediterranean floor tiles that had been used in the kitchen (they had also glued a few on top of some of the counters), to "finish it off nicely" as they put it. The tiles were a yucky orange and brown, which combined with the upper black cabinets and lower brown cabinets, along with an avocado green portable dishwasher and yellow cast iron sink, was something that really had to be seen to be believed. Needless to say, we mouthed polite words just like you did, and managed to send them on their way without their realizing that we were going to rip out everything they had done, from the fake hunting-lodge dining nook to the randomly placed gold-veined mirrored wall tiles in the bedroom. Nice ladies, but like you said, their taste in decorating was something else....See MoreHelp designing the tiniest ugliest kitchen ever...
Comments (38)yeah, musing too, in the kitchen space that geomeg has, imagine selling the range and having only one humungous counter. Her one counter could increase in size after one enters the room. The back wall could be a humungous appliance garage (rolltop front) where the Breville Smart Oven lives permanently. One can cook a lot in a small toaster oven, and even more in a large toaster oven. When closed, the appliance garage is a wall of clean. In front of the mega garage, a $999 Ikea induction cooktop can be right there, unobtrusive and ready to be either like countertop or a spot to cook on. Other appliances: mixer, blender, coffee mill, pepper mill, sliced bagel toaster, coffee machine, folding dish rack, you name it. The "floor" of the appliance garage could be sloped, or made with Runnels, and (of course!) the slope leads to a separate drain. This drain could be plumbed to the sink drain in the same easy way as double sinks get plumbed (one P trap is shared between them). Wall cabinets, "uppers", can be built so they project forward more than the garage rolltop wall, and this makes the closed garage wall look a lot more like a continuation of the wall when you enter the kitchen. Under this extra deep counter, the volume (unused space) behind the drawers can be used for long-term storage. Accessing it involves removing some drawers, a 2 second operation with most drawers. Since the range wall is almost 7 feet long, the huge counter would have to wrap around in an L shape, to make efficient use of the available space. It is also possible to imagine a big appliance garage on THAT wall too (the range wall). With a huge corner cabinet, super susan or ... Inside one of the appliance garages, a silent concealed fan exhausts odors and steam, and a slide-out glass captures smokey effluent rising from the induction cooktop .... But, this is mere musing as long as we have inexact dimensions....See MoreWorst Tile Job I've Ever Seen! Now What?
Comments (12)13 QUESTIONS TO FIND THE RIGHT TILE INSTALLER Qualified tile contractors have the verifiable experience and use proper methods and materials. But how do you know your contractor is qualified? We have surveyed homeowners, designers, contractors and other construction industry experts to compile a list of questions every homeowner should ask an installer before starting a project. To help ensure the tile contractor you hire is the right fit, start with these 13 questions: 1. Are you licensed in your area? Verify. Some states do not require tile contractors to be licensed. 2. How many years have you/your team been working exclusively as tile installers? It takes many years to become proficient as a dedicated, qualified tile professional. Five years or more would be an expected minimum. 3. How were you trained? Do you participate in on-going professional training from organizations and/or manufacturers, and specifically what? Tile installers who have completed an apprenticeship under a Qualified Tile Installer/Organization and participate in industry training are generally more likely to follow standards and industry recommendations and stay current with products, materials, and industry updates. 4. Tell me about your favorite tile installation project and why. What project(s) were challenging for you and what did you do to overcome those challenges? Get to know the tile professional as part of your project team. Do they take pride in their work? If you have a General Contractor (GC) or Designer who is hiring the tile installer, it may make sense to request meeting with the GC/Designer and tile installer in advance of the installation to plan and answer your questions. 5. Do you have a company website or social media pages with photos of your work? Professionals will have a public presence that is available to consumers so you can review their work and customer reviews. Lack of a traceable, legitimate, and experienced business should be a deterrent to hiring. 6. Can I speak with recent customers and view photos of those projects? Qualified, experienced tile contractors will have a history of satisfied clients that are happy to recommend them and share their experience. 7. Are YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE TCNA HANDBOOK and ANSI STANDARDS? DOES YOUR WORK FOLLOW THESE INDUSTRY RECOMMENDATIONS? The TCNA Handbook coupled with the ANSI Standards are the industry recognized guidelines for the installation of tile for a wide range of applications. A qualified tile professional installer will be familiar with and know how to specify and use these reference tools. 8. Do you have successful experience working with the type of tile I plan to use? There are different methods, materials and considerations when planning and installing various tile products such as ceramic, porcelain, large format tile, handmade tile, mosaics, natural stone or glass. Verify their experience and training with the tile product you have chosen for your project. 9. What manufacturer’s products do you use and do you comply with manufacturer instructions? There are many manufacturers of quality tile setting materials. Most perform well with use of approved methods and adherence to manufacturer specifications. Most qualified tile installers will be well versed on the methods and systems they prefer and should be able to answer your questions about their process and materials and associated warranties. 10. If wet areas (showers/baths) are to be included in the work performed, what approved system/methods will you use to assure a long-lasting installation? Tile installations in wet areas require some very important preparation to avoid leaks and unwanted moisture problems. Unapproved methods, and the use of materials inappropriate for this application can contribute to a very costly and unwanted result that too often requires complete removal and replacement by a qualified professional. A quality installation should last decades or longer. 11. Do you have liability insurance, and if you have employees, are they covered with Worker’s Compensation Insurance? Make sure you can verify appropriate insurance coverage. 12. Do you belong to professional organizations like NTCA (National Tile Contractor’s Association)? Industry involvement is one indication of a tile installation company’s commitment to their craft. It gives them access to education, technical information, and other resources to assist them in professionally serving you. 13. Are you a Certified Tile Installer (Certified Tile Education Foundation, CTI) or do you have Certified Tile Installers on your team? The certification of tile installers is an important step forward for the consumer and is “one” indication of professionalism. The industry has established a process to certify tile installers. Certification identifies an installer as being a dedicated and knowledgeable professional whose competence in installing tile has been verified to meet specific tile industry standards....See More
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