Replacing black glass cooktop--touch controls--HELP???
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Comments (27)kassikolo, I also live in a very rural area and understand your need to do online shopping. Once you're on a list you are targeted as a potential customer by that store and other vendors who may purchase lists of online shoppers. I've learned to throw away catalogs, delete the emails and ignore the pop-up ads. The item will be there tomorrow if you need it. It's no different than targeting the elderly as a weak victim. Show them you are strong! Don't make a purchase unless it's budgeted for--something you have an intended purpose or event, or it's a replacement that you need. It's enticing to look at catalogs, browse online and dream....to buy that dress and get that buyers rush. But realistically you need a purpose/place for purchases, only buy things you need or occasional special planned items that fit your budget and bring you lasting pleasure. Your food budget is high. In a rural area it can be higher because small town stores have fewer customers to pass along their overhead costs. Traveling to bigger towns for more food variety brings higher transportation costs. Your food budget needs to be realistic and fit your means. Others have commented about volunteering at school, church or community event. That's less time browsing/shopping and more time engaged in other people/projects which bring lasting happiness. In farming there's a saying, "land rich, cash poor" and that can be very true. Most cash is tied up in assets such as land, livestock and equipment. If you spend too much you will start tapping into those items which are your livelihood and income producing assets. So sit down with your husband and write up a budget. Make it realistic. Involve your husband so he's in the loop on what things cost for personal needs. It also makes you each accountable for purchases. As you begin your house-building project, you'll be tempted to follow that same path of wants vs. needs and costs can escalate so be aware. In anything, it's one thing to know what you need to do and try, but it takes determination to actually DO it. Good luck. You sound like a bright and determined person....See MoreMy build- glass tile, pebble sheen, travertine, Intellitouch...
Comments (63)Gotcha. The meeting went well. The handouts could have been much better for people to take with them, otherwise I think there were many good questions asked and answered very well...mostly by Steve Barnes at Pentair who is on many of the councils and committees for the writing of the recent codes. There seems to be a fine line as to what a "remodel" is and when the main drains need to be changed. For instance, a drain with an acid wash shouldnt really constitute a remodel, but what if you replace the tile but leave the interior. No one could really come out and say when exactly the main drains or any point of suction needs to be brought up to code. Kinda of a grey area... we dont do a lot of remodels, and when we do they are so extensive we always split the drains and bring it all up to code, but its still good to know. I'll be at Atlantis Sept27th -Oct 4th with the wife and some friends. when is the trip? It is atlantis right?...See MoreGE Profile Induction Cooktop and Cookware
Comments (24)Talk about a coinkidink... this thread came up to the top again, just as the A&E service guy left my house. We got our new GE Profile 30" Induction cooktop installed this weekend. There is a "Control Lock" that disable the controls so that you don't turn on the stove while you're cleaning it, etc. Well, Day #1, and we had trouble with it. I swear, this appliance nightmare is giving me gray hair. First, I couldn't get the control lock ON so that I could clean the grubby fingers prints off after it was installed. After messing with it, I got it ON. I got out my new pots & pans and was ready to cook dinner that night, and I couldn't get the control lock OFF! I fiddled with it, then hubby fiddled with it - and he finally got it off so we could have dinner. After dinner, I had a hard time getting it back ON, so that I could clean up. Long & short of it is, that they had to order a $500 part for our brand new induction cooktop. They'll be out in 10 days to put in the new circuit board. Arggggg..... I am SOoooo over this whole appliance nightmare. Boxie...See MoreAnything you don't like about your induction range/cooktop?
Comments (29)Also have the GE Profile slide in and am very happy with it. At first I thought pressing of the buttons for temp control would be a pain, but I'm used to it now and with a nice smooth surface on the control panel cleanup is such a breeze. The oven is great too. I don't regret it. I personally like the look of those nice gas ranges with the big grates on them . I think they "look" great. But I was just at a neighbors house who owns one. It was dirty and I was reminded of how nice it is to have such ease clean up. I don't envy having to remove and scrub all those grates on a regular basis. I do wish I could slide it in a bit more. it does not sit flush with the cabinets even though it's back as far as it can be. Wasn't expecting that. I think if space allowed I'd want a 36" cooktop just to have a bit more roomy cooking surface, but honestly I can only think of a couple times that I've had to juggle things to make them fit. On a daily basis I use the front two burners 99% of the time w/o any issues....See More- 5 years ago
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