The radiator drain plug is on the bottom of the radiator on the left side. You may have to remove the left body panel to gain access to it. You need to clean the radiator screens frequently, remove the screens and spray the radiator fins from time to time with a garden hose. This is something you have to pay attention to, because Kubota will not warrant damage from overheating the engine due to a clogged radiator. It is hard to imagine how you clogged the radiator fins after 4 hours use on a brand new tractor, it must have been some severely dusty work you were doing there. I have owned mine for 6 years and not had that kind of problem. Sounds like you took care of that part of it. I would not change the coolant unless the dealer tells you to.

There is a lot of confusion about the style which I would say lasted from about 1940-1970 and mixed and encompassed styles from deco to colonial revival to 18th century French and American in with midcentury modern. I place it in this extended period because I consider William Haines, Dorothy Draper, James Mont, Tommi Parzinger, Karl Springer, Michael Taylor and Tony Duquette all to have worked in this style, to some degree. Does anybody want to add any designers to the list of the originals? (I think Kelly Wearstler revived it and Jonathan Adler cashed in by copying individual pieces of their work verbatim, but I will really try to reference original period. I think as with other styles we have worked in, Hollywood Regency will pretty much be an application of the style to a kitchen since the typical HR house would have had a period kitchen of 1940-1970, and it would have likely been a pastel Saint Charles kitchen with a big Chambers or Tappan Fabulous 400. So I think we are going to be applying Hollywood Regency furniture styles to a current kitchen rather than recreating kitchen that would be in a Hollywood Regency era house--which goes back to a "period kitchen" design. So any designers to add to the list? Any comments on my thought process on this?

Hey! Thanks everybody I appreciate the feedback and encouragement. After years in a 40's era walk-up (my unit is a walk down) with a coved ceiling and arched doorways the change to an 1986 high rise is a big one but I think I can infuse it with some charm. My design mind is quite slow (and stubborn I love all those tiny appliances) but I finally have an idea how I can make it work with the full(ish) size appliances provided so I can do the kitchen just the once and just replace the current appliances when they conk out. We have a DIY Cabinets (which is Kitchen Craft sold stock) so you can pop next store to KC if you need a semi-custom piece. Once I am actually in I will post some options. I'm using heritage Collection colours and going for a faux period feel (down the line when I can afford to change the floors and moldings). New downtown condo construction is still booming and I think in this type of unit you could never compete with them while the conversion of old apartment buildings to condo isn't permitted by the provincial government so if you don't like modern you may have to look for a while so that's the niche I'm looking at - I like it anyway and my penchant for modern furniture adds some tension. biochem101 Thanks so much it is exciting and very nerve racking in a good way. morton5 pretentious term (sorry!) for someone who works in the arts nalcar some great ideas - my process is usually horrible pencil sketches of the basic shapes until I get a shape I can live with then to the graph paper or a computer program southernsttitcher I was glad to see your kitchen is going ahead. It wasn't selfless as the practice will help with my own and believe me I am calling it in - I have already requested draperies for both windows charlikin I have been thinking about your kitchen as I have been doodling. I was also thinking I am as excited by the in suite laundry as you were by your dishwasher. Someone recently posted some more of those oak handled beauties and my first thought was poor soul - and what do I get? I should be more grateful I am sure they helped keep the unit in my price range. While I don't have much cupboard space in my current unit it is all built on site full height so I'm not taking anything away in the new place until I see what fits. Where the laundry is is just dead space on one side so it would make a good pantry. Off to the bank (again) and then more packing and cleaning - how did I accumulate so much crap?

Everyone- Thank you for the kind words! I know the other plan was less than idea, but it lined up well with the windows in the dining room. Now, I still have that...but with a better layout. Laura- The island is 6' x 3.5' and it could probably be bigger...but I want to keep it on the kitchen side of the beam, if possible. Cool stool, too! Rhome- I kept the panty and ovens on that end, so they wouldn't be behind the door to the screened porch, when it's open. I figured it would be safer (less chance of glass breaking on the door) if the oven handles were on the other end of the cabinets. Mama Goose- I'm so glad you like the plan! I love your kitchen and it makes me very happy that this is similar to yours. Good point about the baking area :) Quiltgirl- Summerfield helped me with my plan (a great deal) but it was a long process. I'd always wanted the fireplace in the kitchen/keeping room, but until Summerfield thought to put the master bedroom in the front of the house...we couldn't find a layout that really worked. At first, I wasn't so sure, but once I thought about the light, views, gardens, etc. it really made sense. The roses/flowers are outside the bedroom and bath, while the 'rustic' landscape (horses, trees, pasture) is out the back. Each goes better with the rooms and how I want them decorated/designed...so it's a great fit. Oh, square footage is about 2,000 without the porches and mudroom...a little more with them. Cabinetry...probably white cabinets (cottage/traditional) for the L and wood for the baking area. The island might end up green. The countertops...marble for the baking area, wood for the island and blue ceramic tiles for the L...I like color! LOL Inspiration pictures (already posted, but a long way back on the thread) First...earlier version with great beams. From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures Wood and green cabinets... From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures Pot rack over island... From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures Bunny backsplash... From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures An idea for blue tiles (maybe just a bit more gray) to match the flowers on bunny tiles... From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures Colors for dining room... From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures