Did you regret a south-side porch? (working on our plans...)
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Comments (28)bgrow - Whenever I dig up and start to work a new garden box, especially after adding compost or manure to it, I place a piece of chicken wire over it. We also have skunks and raccoons who love to dig in soft dirt for grubs. I have made cages to fit my boxes (9 now - yes addictive it is), and they really keep all of the critters out whenever I don't want them in. The cages are made of 1/2 inch PVC water pipe, with wire on the outside. When the plants are bigger, I can remove the cages. The birds then are allowed in to clean out any bugs. The only critter that they don't keep out are the lizards that have adopted my garden, but they are great bug eaters. I see little damage from them. It would be impossible for me to grow anything without protecting my precious seedlings otherwise. Bejay...See MoreOur 2nd story shutters won't fit w/ our porch brackets. Help!
Comments (9)How frustrating! I can't imagine where you even found brackets that were 5ft deep by 2ft high. I'm not surprised tho that they have metal inside since they were probably made to be true structural supports instead of merely decorative. Since that roof section seems to be staying in place just fine without bracket support, it looks like your brackets just need decorative. If so, you don't need any metal inside. I know you already paid for those brackets and I'm sure they weren't cheap. But, since you want your shutters to be operable, the only other option is to get/make brackets that will fit into the space you have available and that CAN be done. You just need to find someone with the skill to duplicate the style in wood but make it thinner. Are the brackets fairly simple in design or very complex (lots of scroll work)? Obviously, the more complex they are, the more it will cost you to get thinner duplicates made - but a really good millwork shop can duplicate just about anything. I've linked to one place in California that I'm pretty sure could make you whatever you want. Here is a link that might be useful: Blue Ox Millworks...See MoreDown to 3 plans - working on a proposal with our top choice
Comments (18)Midwest gal, this particular home is 2700 sqft. We want to be between 2400 and 2800. Plenty of space for four. mrspete, I tried to figure out a way to get the laundry room in the hearth area and couldn't get it to work. Did come up with an alternate idea that someone mentions above. Natural light in the master...good catch! I'm going to see if we can get another window in there. dekeoboe, Good suggestion but there may be unused space if I slide up the powder room. I'm not sure the angled wall is much of an issue. I'll surely pay more attention to the powder room when we walk it again. bpathhome, I think we're leaning towards keeping the hearth room and use it as you mentioned..but actually add a fireplace! We'll take a closer look at the mudroom. lakeviewgirl, We're going to propose exactly that. We're going to remove the pocket office, square off the WIC so its a walk through path. Full counter across with laundry tub and cabinetry below and then washer and dryer next door. Cabinet above. WIC would have a door accessing this path. More daylight from the hearth room can flood into the area as well. In between the tub and shower we'll add a pocket door so we can get into the WIC. Going to have some extra space where the powder room sink was though... bry911, Interesting comment about the over and cooktop proximity. I asked my wife about that and she said it doesn't really matter for us as we don't do alot of cooking, lol. Is there something more to it? We'll definitely take a closer look at the angled walls. Any specific reason the bedroom entrance near the kitchen is a deal breaker? It does seem different than what I'm used to but can't think of a specific reason as to why it would be a negative. littlebug, On board with the laundry change! We thought about shaving off the bump out to save cost but couldn't envision how to utilize the space then. The dining room would be close to 29' long at that point as well. I like the built in suggestion with chair but we don't read lol chisue, All plans are ranch so the stairs would lead to the basement. As of now the left side would face north, backside face east, etc. Good point on the closet placement with regards to windows. We'll have to look at that more carefully when we walk it again. The windows in the master bath are high up as attached. Appreciate everyone's feedback whether its positive or critical! Plenty good suggestions to think through. I'll post more pics and updates on the plans....See MoreLooking for feedback on our plan (first level), thank you!
Comments (46)I have to say - we are in a new build with the 'fabulous open plan' and there are parts of it that aren't so fabulous. ;) I personally would prefer the somewhat separate spaces by a land slide. What's with the 'but then you aren't segregated and you can be together'. Are your truly together when you are banging pans and washing dishes and the other person is trying to watch TV? How is that 'together'? I miss having my radio on in the kitchen. I miss being able to say - 'go in the other room with that please'. They ARE in the other room! Ha! Or if someone stops by and you want to chat while the fam is doing something else there really is no place for that. I call the open floor plan 'all for 1 and 1 for all' living. Dh still loves it though.... Anyhow, I know many people love them but I was leery to start and after living here not so much a fan. I wouldn't do it again. Kitchen open to dining I can totally handle, kitchen open to family room I'll pass. Sorry I stepped onto that soap box so easily. :O What I really wanted to say was oh I am glad you like it because I like it for those reasons too and I really love the privacy it affords the master....See Morecpartist
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