OT:Is it just me, or is Houzz increasingly "mobile user unfriendly"?
Lisa Adams
6 years ago
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Lisa Adams thanked MiGreenThumb (Z5b S.Michigan/Sunset 41) Elevation: 1091 feetLisa Adams
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Comments (8)I heard back from Houzz Support. Unfortunately, their solution was to use Chrome (I switched to Firefox a few weeks ago because of all the Houzz problems I had with Chrome), and to delete cookies/browsing history/cache which is how I ended up stuck in Houzz in the first place. I can only hope they are working on it on their end because nothing I do on my end works....See MoreWAY too many cleaning products! Please help me whittle down.
Comments (23)Several years ago I switched to SafeSolutions TweetMint Enzyme cleaner. I was researching about eliminating fly larva and came upon a pdf by a commercial janitorial service that detailed how they use this cleaner for disinfection and elimination of pests. I was intrigued so I purchased their smallest size to give it a try. I have been amazed at its cleaning power. It’s my general cleaner and the only thing I will use for the most difficult jobs like mold, mildew, urine and worse - basically everything. My lab had diarrhea all over my wood flooring and jute rug. I thought I’d have to toss the large carpet. This cleaner works! It is safe, a natural biological insecticide, and a fantastic cleaner. I have moved away from all harsh chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides since starting that research. My home is virtually insect free using TweetMint and food grade Diatomaceous Earth. No more breathing chemicals. I use it for everything except my marble countertop and general wood floor cleaning though i use it on the floor for spot cleaning. My DH does the floors and has used the Bona system for years so I don’t disrupt his routine. My marble countertop just gets Dawn and a microfiber cloth. I did test it and no etching, but dawn is easiest for me. I do use it on my polished marble vanities though. TweetMint is pH neutral. I would always test any product on a hidden section to be sure. We also have rental properties. I do a thorough clean between renters (we see some nasty grime) and this works wonders. I had a huge cleanup last summer where the renter fried everything and there was years of grease everywhere including the wood cabinets. Looked like new when I was done. This stuff is the best cleaner I’ve ever used and I highly recommend. I purchased the 128 oz bottle of concentrate which is pricey but will last me for years and that is sharing it with my daughter’s household and my rental properties. https://www.safesolutions.com/product/tweetmint-enzyme-cleaner/...See MoreThoughts on minimal floating vanity (just counters + sinks)?
Comments (56)So for all the extremely patient (saintly!) folks who have somehow hung in with my crazy journey to find the perfect master bath vanity...I have finally decided. I'm giving up my lofty, Quixotic dreams of sublime floating sinks atop gorgeous walnut shelves and all the other designer fare and going with IKEA Godmorgon after all. This after another visit to my favorite Swedish emporium, where, hopped up on far too much lingonberry sauce, I walked once again through the bathroom section and suddenly it all spoke to me and made perfect sense. That, and the fact that my favorite salesperson greeted me with a big, warm wave and smile (and this is someone I have peppered with questions for months on end). Ten year warranty. Great customer service (at least in my experience). Ceramic sink, not acrylic (like SO many vanities sold on Houzz). I'm keeping it simple with one 55" Godmorgon in high gloss white + a double Odensvik sink, centered on my 113" wall, with a at least one tall, narrow cabinet on one end for extra storage. This gives us more storage than we'll ever need, plenty of breathing room, the exterior door won't need to be replaced, and I'll have $$ left over to splurge a bit on fixtures and/or better quality tile. And hey! I bought a bathtub today, too! (no, not at IKEA) :-D Thanks for your patience and support!...See MorePlease help me find a ground cover solution for our patio!
Comments (44)We finally decided on white pea gravel, and while it took quite a while to find a supplier (all garden stores nearby were sold out), we're delighted with how it turned out. When weeds pop through we can dig them out (decided on no landscaping fabric), and the kids have decided that gravel is almost as much fun as sand to play with (not to mention it doesn't get tracked in the house as easily.) On dark or rainy days - quite common here - the white reflects some light into the house, unlike the old bricks which just got darker and felt gloomy. We left the brick pathway to the door for now, as well as enough to be a border and hold the gravel in place, so we still have solid walkways and aren't worried the gravel will wash away. The curve of the brick path and the uneven border of old bricks means the patio is an odd shape, which I'm not sure about but my husband likes. The gravel is not as soft as grass, but isn't too painful for walking across barefoot to the table and chairs. I had planned to just do the main patio, and see about the rest of the space later, but we ordered so much my husband got inspired and cleared out the mud and brick pit near the door. That's now a play place for the kids; they love having their own little space and we love that they're happy and that the toys don't get scattered everywhere! For anyone who's interested, we ordered 8-16mm size gravel, at a weight of 600kg (more than 1200lbs), and it cost under 140 euros, including delivery. For convenience we had it delivered in a pallet of 20kg bags instead of the cheaper bulk bags since our back yard is hard to access. That amount covered the lower part of our garden nicely with plenty left over, so I may use that in the the back muddy area, which is currently just hosting ivy and old kids' toys. We layered the gravel at about 1-2 inches deep, but if that's not enough (or if it shifts too much) we may add more or try using the honeycomb-shaped gravel stabilizer grids. So far the amount seems fine for light traffic and playing, and hasn't been too wobbly for our patio furniture. It took months to figure out what we wanted and where to buy it, but in the end it ticked all the boxes: low maintenance, child friendly, not exorbitant, practical for walking on. And as as bonus, every time I look outside it reminds me of an Italian or French garden, which makes me want to brew a cappuccino and go enjoy some sunshine. Thank you to everyone for the input and ideas; may all your design dilemmas have happy endings....See More
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6 years agoLisa Adams
6 years agoLisa Adams
6 years agoCarol, it DID solve everything! I'm in shock. Gdinieontario, I cannot thank you enough! You taking the time to explain the "private" mode thing fixed everything. You saved me $ and frustration. Thanks a million! Lisa
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6 years agoLisa Adams
6 years agogdinieontarioz5
6 years agoGlad it helped you. I will just post the screenshots for whoever needs it. It took me a while to figure it out. It is so irritating when you have to sign in every time.
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