Is your budget around $4000 or is it around $15000? Are you a serious cook? Gas or electric? Radiant electric or induction?

I think kerosene or similar heaters are too dangerous, there have been a number of winter deaths and fires here in canada this winter and at least some of them were related to kero heaters. Propane would be marginally safer but you need adequate air supply....but the conundrum of the size of house and adequate heat is one to look at. I think maybe rely on the fireplace more, and consider powering your furnace blower if you can, if not just for air circulation you may find your gas supply is ok when the electric is out (assuming you're using natural gas) so that could be an option, there is probably a 'semi-legal' way you can turn your furnace supply line into something with a plug assuming your generator can cope with it....something to think about perhaps. Interesting points about home made power boards, almost all the electricians I work alongside have made such things out of construction type metal boxes, although things here in the wild west of British Columbia are a little fast and loose, although all these electricians seem to follow the BC electrical code closely (not sure what would cover this instance) and I was going to make my own to use with some heavy industrial rubber cable I have. I would think the metal box hardiness would be an advantage over plastic. If your tailgate isn't adequate protection for the genny, and remember many are made to be out in the weather somewhat anyway, a piece of plywood cantilevered out from the tailgate would be safer, tarps can melt and burn. Interesting points regarding the electrical boxes being used 'against code' - I guess there are plastic ones you could use, although I work in a building/electric related trade and the electricians and builders I work alongside almost universally use

Some questions need to be answered first: 1. What is your style? 2. I’m seeing tile and something else in the kitchen. What flooring domyou have in each room? 3. It looks like some cabinets have already been painted. Are your starting over or are those to remain as is? 4. Are you keeping the wall paint?

We are two days in on the start of our exterior remodel. We are going to be using Romabio masonry flat paint. Our remodel includes removing the McMansion front, painting the exterior, new windows, and a new roof. Trying to line up the sequences of events has been rather difficult. Our painters start next week and I am concerned because our windows have been delayed by three weeks. Can we touch up around the windows without having to repaint the entire area? Similar problem with an area where the flashing may not be removed before the painting. Should I wait on the painting? It’s about 4000 sq feet of brick and 1200 sq feet of wood and trim. Ugh! What should I do?