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New house, bad kitchen, how would you tackle it?
Comments (19)Thanks everyone! Now now y'all, before we make fun of the fridge being so far, we should keep in mind that rooms look bigger in photos by real estate agents. It's not really that far off compared to those in larger kitchens! On the other hand, why the heck isn't it in the kitchen!!? The lower cabs on the sink wall are one unit--that little bump out on the end is part of the original 50s shallow U. My current kitchen was the same except the refrigerator had been pushed out of the U (and the kitchen was reversed and it didn't have the bumped out breakfast nook). A quickie sketch I uploaded for THAT remodel, and this one was probably very similar before IT happened: This layout was so delightfully functional I pretty much kept it. But the new kitchen, while having room for a table (that became a low baking counter in my current kitchen) is missing a big chunk of wall! I like my walls, and at least this has SOME walls. My main problem with doing a full blown remodel is that I am not mentally prepared to live through another kitchen remodel. (If things stay on schedule, I'll finish my current one tomorrow!) I could probably do it before moving since we haven't even started to get our current place ready to sell but I think I'd want to live with it a bit first. When you're looking into the kitchen with the oven on the left (I think it's a 27", but possibly a 24"), behind you is the entry hall, which is not large at all. Then there's the other option: turning the kitchen into something else altogether and making a kitchen in a new addition in the back (we were sort of thinking of adding on a bit back there anyway). But that seems sort of extreme. But it's possible, and one reason I wouldn't want to do a real remodel first. I sound spoiled. :) That odd fat peninsula bar thing behind the stove is a generously sized liquor cabinet but there is a walk in liquor cabinet behind the picture over the table. It might be a pantry. I'm not sure. I don't think the fridge location will be that bad--it just looks ridiculous. Thanks for all the input, everyone. I will definitely be seeking a bunch of specific advice on this mess soon, with measurements! And tomorrow I will have a nice marble remnant :/...See MoreHow would you tackle this stain?
Comments (14)The results are in...I chose these options... Prewash Heavy Duty Stain Treat Soil Heavy Steam (extra rinse was not an option but "warm rinse" was automatically added) Total Time 1:49 I used Larsi's Tide HE for the Main-Wash with a little Persil (not 2in1) Intense Fresh as a Pre-Wash. LCB was used 1/3 cup. Here's the comparison, you can see a little stain remained on the left towel toward the top and bottom right But a pretty good job, if I do say so....See MoreApproach for renovating/tweaking 20 year old foundation
Comments (6)I don't think the first photo looks too bad either, but the planting seems haphazard and leans toward smothering. It's confirmed by the aerial view that shows the depth of the bed. There it looks like the house is smothered up with a green, tumorous mass. Unless plants happen to be planted in the right position, it's seldom the case that they are worth saving. Sometimes smaller plants can be relocated but usually It's much easier to start over with new ones in the right place. I see only a single plant that interests me in that regard. It is the large deciduous shrub between the 2nd and 3rd window from the right corner of the house ... that is, if with different pruning practices it could be made into a larger tree. Since I don't know what it is, I can't know if there's any hope of that. I'm a believer in using plants with buildings as if one is architecturally adding on to the structure, but instead of with lumber, masonry & glass, with plants. It's my preference that the closer to architecture plants come, the more refined and cultured they should be. This is in direct opposition to the currently popular idea that plants are to be arranged in ways that replicate or are inspired by nature. To me, plants are just another building material and in general, I respect how man refines and uses materials. That said, plants themselves are natural objects so they do a nice job of making the transition from architectural to natural. The scheme I use is to coordinate shrubs with windows. In this case, from the perspective of the photo, the house looks a bit smothered with this technique, because there are so many windows. (I should have drawn it with a slightly smaller shrub, but not going back now.) In real life these would not get close to the walking space so would not have the same "pushy" feel to one using the walk. Instead, it would be an apron of low groundcover that guides the walk. Other than that there are small trees flanking the house, perennial masses at the building corners and color at the entrance. There could be an "accent" plant between the two rightmost windows and a taller bed of groundcover surrounding the tree that was made from an existing shrub....See MoreRoot mealybugs, advice would be great.
Comments (6)I personally would use the systemic/imidacloprid. I don’t use it a lot and pretty much use it as a last resort type of thing. You’ve got root mealies on a bunch of plants, so imo that’s the best choice. I’ve always used it as the directions instructed, but don’t over do it, do the exact measurements because when I first used it I thought I would add a little more to the the mixture, more the merrier right? No, I ended burning the plant. I’ve never had issues with the ratio that’s in the directions. Once the mealies are gone replace the pots with new fresh soil and scrub those pots clean. Go over all the plants and if you find any hanger oners you do the rubbing alcohol treatment. Let the plant/roots dry in a safe spot for a few days, and repeat if necessary. Goodluck🙂. Edit: I read your post wrong, so you don’t have anymore Bayer 3 and 1?...See MoreFori
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