WWYD - unhappy purchase from Louis Vuitton
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Comments (7)Today ,I go shopping for mac makeup with my best friend Lily. I like to buy mac cosmetic products and some delicious foods when I come back. The weather is wonderful and we have a good mood during the shopping. First, we go to the mac cosmetic outlet. Lily and I are all interest in how to makeup and we appreciate all the cheap mac cosmetic products. For example, cheap mac eyeshadow can be used to make eyes more bright ,bigger and charming;cheap mac makeup brushes can used to make up your faces, then you find new appreance about yourself. The wonderful thing is that we have bought the wholesale mac cosmetic, We are lucky dog! Shopping is good way to enjoy yourself and purchase some wonderful things, such as attractive handbags, fashionable clothes anddiscount mac cosmetic. Shopping is a fantastic thing.I think selling mac cosmetics is a good business at present.we could get plenty of benefit by mac makeup wholesale and mac for cheap. Here is a link that might be useful: mic...See MoreWould you take these cabinets? WWYD?
Comments (20)Regardless of your decision, it sounds like you plan to spend all the money. It's not a matter of getting the low-end cabinets to save money overall, what you really want is advice on where to spend...kitchen or boat. For the kitchen cabinets, will they last 10 or more years? Our low-end cabinets starting falling apart well before our remodel at 12-1/2 years. This is really a question of the quality of materials and construction and since we don't know the particulars of either, we can't advise you. BUT, will you be able to afford to replace all the cabinets again in 10 years' time? You say your DH has retired, do you see your income increasing over the years or do you see it as either fixed or decreasing? If you were going to sell in the next year or two (flipping a house like Live_Wire_Oak's client), then you could go low-end b/c you wouldn't care how long they'd last...they'd be the future buyer's problem. You could make them look nice, but that doesn't mean they would be nice or even last. [BTW...I see this as an increasing attitude in our society, buy what looks nice 'cause you can always throw away and buy cheap again.] Not all bells & whistles make a kitchen "fussy" nor do they preclude you from "tromping through it in [your] hiking boots" most bells & whistles increase the functionality and ease of use of a kitchen...both of which become more and more important as we age. Things like: Drawers instead of stationary or pull out shelves Full-extension instead of 3/4-extension drawers Trash pullout instead of stand-alone or under the sink trash [Our female dog figured out how to open a foot pedal operated trash can but has yet to figure out how to get the trash pullout open w/nose & paws! An under the sink trash can is too small for our family and, unless they're attached to the door or mounted on a pullout shelf/tray, they're not as easy to use.] Organizers (drawer & cabinet) that make it easy to store/find things Pantry that's useful rather than a "black hole" (cabinet or step/walk-in) Under-cabinet task lightning (especially as your eyes age! Trust me on this one!) A sink big enough to use for dirty dishes & pan soaking/washing Decent plumbing & electrical Counters that stand up to long-term use (this could be laminate, wood, solid surface, stone) Yes, there are bells & whistles that are all for aesthetics/show rather than function, but other than appliances, they aren't nearly as common as you may think. As to the sailboat...that's up to you. How important is it to you? Can you afford to maintain it and run it over the years? The initial outlay is only the beginning! [My DSis & her DH owned one once but had to sell it as the expenses mounted. In their case it wasn't just the operating costs but also the docking costs...which you might not have if you live on the water & can dock it on your property.] If your dream has always been to sail and you really don't use a kitchen (eat out or on......See Morewwyd - replacing mirror
Comments (38)Not only am I going to fix this darn mirror, but I am going to go thru my house and fix a few other GC mistakes that have been bugging me but I have inexplicably been unwilling to spend money on. This particular issue helped me see how illogical I have been. I think because I know they were his fault I've been holding my breath and keeping my wallet shut. Odd really. Anyway, in re the suggestion of a "genuine antique", now that I had never thought of and if i understand you I think it is well nigh impossible. Where would I find a 7 foot by 4 foot antique piece of mirror to fit the custom woodwork? And what are the odds it would match the bottom piece? (which, probably due to weight, has not developed the same issue). And Id also have to find just the right patina pattern so it was not too overwhelming and didn't give me age spots when I brush my teeth, LOL! Mirror guy will be out in the am to better document the pattern so he can copy it....See MoreUnhappy with floor install. WWYD?
Comments (42)Johnson has an EXCELLENT point here: the treatment could be worse than the disease. These are engineered floors that are GLUED DOWN! Wow. What could go wrong (she asks with tongue firmly in cheek;-)? Here's my take on this situation. Do nothing - for now. Register your complaint with the company. Explain to them that the 'mix' isn't what you paid for. You 'caught' the issue and told the INSTALLER about the issue WELL BEFORE the stain went down. The installer INSISTED it was fine. Now here we are...the issue is still the issue (hmmm...weird how the issue didn't change, right?). Your DUE DILIGENCE is over. The lack of response is now on the shoulders of the company who sold and supplied the floor to you AND the guy who did the install (assuming guy is an employee/subcontractor source through the company). Great. Now that we know where things are sitting (on their shoulders not yours), you can start the negotiations. You will INSIST that SOMETHING be done for you. Because the floor is cured and ready to be lived on, it is a fully functional floor. You, with the grace and goodness in your heart will try to 'live with it' for 3 months. If you find you are able to 'put up' with the mismatch you will do so. In exchange for your acceptance of their mistake will accept a discount on the TOTAL bill. You will negotiate this amount BEFORE you 'live with it' (out of the goodness of your heart). Personally I think the cost difference between the regular mix and what you PAID for will be what is acceptable to both parties. Remember: you have a fully functional, WELL MATCHED stained wood floor. For many people that is worth it's weight in gold. What you paid for was a more expensive floor. What you received was a cheaper/normal mix. Find out the purchase price difference for your project (include all the waste) and put it in writing. It will be up to you to reach out (after 3 months has passed) to tell the company what you have decided to do. And they will do it. Remember: money in the bank after a remodel is a REALLY GOOD THING. But it is up to your personal decision as to whether or not you can 'live with' the mistake. Not everyone can. Homeowner Know thyself....See MoreUser
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