Replacing boob lights. Need advice.
Mel
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These boob lights have to go
Comments (28)Holly-kay that light is really pretty! I thought since this thread came back up I would post pictures after our boob removal! We just did it last week and I love the clean look! Plus we added in a few more lights where it was a bit dark. The old boobs cast a yellow tint on everything which I didn't even notice until we changed them out. So happy with it!...See MoreAdvice Needed on Replacement Windows
Comments (7)Unfortunately Onlineaccounts found out the hard way about the installation process. I'm very sorry to hear about your hardship Onlineaccounts. It only adds another knife in the back of us who really care about our work. I am part of a circle of installers trying to get the word out on the installation of windows. If you spend your money on the best windows todays market has to offer (Schuco). The improper installation of them can make them worthless. Even an installer who's referred to you can turn out as a bust. Since the applications are usually different and people look at quality different sometimes. The bottom line is hiring a company that stands behind their installers. Sometimes the best installers have an issue or even overlook something. A great company will be back out to make the repairs no questions asked right away. A bad company will make excuses and do everything in their power to pass the buck and walk away. Find companies with good track records and get positive feed back from friends, neighbors, family and anything you can think of. Go out and physically look at jobs done by the company your hiring. You'll be much better off having some knowledge then none! Sparticus there are a bunch of other manufacturers out there making custom sized windows other than Marvin. Depending on your location in the US there are local manufacturers servicing smaller areas across the land. Here in the upper midwest we have a handful of them. There are also some nationally distributed windows made by Pella, Kolbe & Kolbe, Weathershield & Vetter. You just have to see if they are available in your area. The custom window verses stock sized window is some what of a joke. Most manufacturers make their windows per order in most cases. Meaning they load your sizes in a computer and it's spit out in the fabrication line. Stock windows are just the everyday windows they have pre-programmed in the computer. They also have the glass pre-made and ready to go. All custom sized units need to have the glass made specially. This is where extra time and money are needed. So your extra fee is really just a set up charge to change the production line over. You can also choose a vinyl or fiberglass window, if they haven't been tossed your way as a choice already. The downfall to vinyl windows is they only come in Tan or White. I've also seen some Sandtone colors out there. The inside's can come with a simulated wood grain which is really a laminated sticker that won't ever peel off. Some look better than others do. Fiberglass windows can be painted on either side to match your decor. So it does have an advantage over the vinyl. The best thing they offer to the home owner is Maintenance Free up keep. No more painting down the road. If you want that real wood on the inside I'd recommend Pella. They are very critical on the installation of their product today. If you choose Pella make sure your installer follows their installation instructions to the "T". If not done correctly it will void the warranty. Hope this helps & Good Luck!!!...See MoreDo You Have a Boob Light Fixture?
Comments (54)Just had to share this- I was reading this thread a few minutes ago, really appreciating all the comments and photos. I went to Facebook, and look at the light that showed up on the side. It might not be everyone's taste, but it's quite attractive and on clearance. (from $260 to $33) so had to share. on kichler 43168...See MoreHelp/advice needed with what to replace this with
Comments (4)I personally love the Metro-style shelving that you pictured in your post, and I don't think it looks too "pantry-ish" for a kitchen. As a matter of fact, my sister had 2 such units in her kitchen, and I thought they looked fabulous. (She downsized by half and got rid of them, but they were snapped up quickly when she offered them for sale on Kijiji). They are flexible and personalizable, in that you can not only adjust the shelves but add hanging items (either for ease of use or decoration). I don't like things tucked away behind doors, but I also like enough room to spread them out so they don't look too crowded. You can get units like that in Home Depot or Costco too; I bought mine from U-Line because I wanted really tall units. They are really easy to put together, and I think they look great....See MoreMel
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