IKEA for discerning homeowners
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Dated vs. dated. Condition and "discernment"
Comments (31)Of course, but the likelihood that the house on the right which is dated is pretty clearly painted within the last ten years at least, clean and not battered. I don't have pictures of my parents garage or basement, but if I did, I would have posted them. They had the garage floor mopped weekly, the furnace, water heater, and A/C while not brand-new are maintained with maintenance schedules attached and the roof is brand new. The pictures of the house on the left show a dirty basement, worn out utilities and a garage that was drywalled and never ever painted in 40 years. You can see in a number of the above pictures of the house on the right (especially if they were bigger--but it's clear in the bathroom photo). That the bathroom ceiling on the left was probably painted when the house was built and Never since. It Hasn't been my experience that Appearances are *that* deceiving that the house on the left would be pristine on all the surfaces and falling apart infrastructure-wise, and the house on the right would be worn out and dirty on the surface and the model of careful maintenance of the infrastructure. Sometimes you can be fooled, but I think that's even more likely where the surfaces were all updated and heavily staged, to make it more appealing for quick sale with quick coats of paint and "flash". So while I understand what you are saying, I don't really agree that it is Usually the case that appearances are *that deceiving....See MoreEmail from Ikea - FYI
Comments (9)I am quite annoyed with my local store - I was told we could order our cabinets and by the time we'd need to order counter, they'd have the sale. The terms and conditions are different than what the employee told me (we spent enough but already got delivery on Saturday) Taking it all back is just not possible and stinks because we spent $150 to get it delivered to avoid multiple trips. I know how Ikea is with sales and they are sticklers. *sigh* 40% off was just enough of a sale to afford stone (it worked out to be $400 more than wilsonart HD with the sale on the counter I really wanted)...See MoreWhat Level of Detail Should a Homeowner Expect from a Contractor?
Comments (9)The best specification document in the world won't save you from an incompetent or dishonest contractor. It can, however be a valuable communication tool to get on the same page with a good contractor. If you write down that you want a level 5 drywall finish and provide a link to or the whole definition what that means you're less likely to end up with a level 3 finish, and if you do you have a leg to stand on in subsequent negotiations. It also leads to the "I can do that but it will cost you $xxx. are you sure?" conversation, which can be very helpful in managing the budget. We did a lot of extra air sealing and insulation in our last build; work that is not typical here yet. We spec'd details on the drawings and included written descriptions in our spec sheet, including exact products. Our contractor appreciated that we had done the research, it also let him off the hook to some extent because he just had to follow the prescription rather than meet some perhaps unattainable performance standard. We made it clear that we were very open to better ideas and better products, but the spec served as a starting point and changes were the result of discussion not arbitrary whims. For many things simply stating that a specific product be used and that it be installed according to the manufacturers instructions or to an industry group standard is sufficient-- you don't' need to incorporate 100 pages of tile guide. Although I've managed commercial construction projects with 2000 page spec documents detailing absolutely every last detail, I don't think that's necessary or desirable in residential construction, and may be counterproductive. Most people won't read it. I focus on things that matter to me that may or may not happen by default. I don't ask for a specific species of 2x4, nor specify which brand of plaster is used, I do say where I want stainless fasteners, what kind of rain screen I want, and where I want extra blocking in the walls to hang cabinets. All plumbing and lighting fixtures, tile, flooring, paint, etc are specified by exact brand and part number. I'm happy to let the plumber use the drain pipe of his choice....See MoreNew homeowner interior design ideas
Comments (8)IMO a buffet is too high to mount a TV over I would suggest you go to Ikea and see the Besta line and maybe put together a few pieces to create a TV/ storage/ display wall The center of the TV screen is best when placed at eye level when you are seated. You can buy the pieces from Besta in affordable time frame so IMO start with the TV cabinet and build from there . Wall mount the TV if it is on a wall where you do not view it staraight on then mount it on an articulating mount .These are just 2 ideas of what can be done with Besta BTW the rug is too small...See MoreUser
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