Has anyone created a passive house? If so, what advice do you have?
Emily Jungels
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Has anyone used software to create a pattern?
Comments (2)I have played around a bit with some of the free online pattern makers (check out knittingfiend's). I can figure out how to use the pattern generator, but I'm not sure that what I end up with is necessarily more useful to me than what I could figure out on my own. I don't know if the types you pay for would give you something more helpful or not. I'd be more likely to find a pattern with a collar that you like and a pattern with the rest of the sweater you like and ask some knitters for advice on splicing them together. I need written instructions (I can't do charts, I can't wing it, I need it spelled out for me) so if I have to meddle with a pattern, I tend to rewrite it before I actually do any knitting. I found a site that sells a pattern for a raglan style cardigan with a shawl collar. But they use a superchunky yarn, so you may need to do adjustment for the gauge of the Cashsoft. I'm linking to the pattern just in case you wanted to check it out. Here is a link that might be useful: cardigan...See MoreHave I created a kitchen that isn't functional? advice needed...
Comments (26)You are all so dynamic with your ideas and generosity in assisting me. Thanks to everyone. I am feeling much better than in my original post. In all of my other projects there have been hiccups which turn out to be brilliant in the end. I don't doubt that this will be one. I cherish your outside opinions to shed light on the ideal solution. There are definitely challenges. The kitchen is small, basically 2 parallel walls (10 linear ft/per) with a 3ft. "jog" at the far end for the gas range and built in conv./ micro. **igloochic- great insight in an almost identical scenario. The funny thing ( ) the corner can has been my only "good" cabinet, until of course we has this "minor" misunderstanding. **kitchenredo- I am forbade to use either a chain or table saw after my "accident"- believe me it truly did cross my mind. You king 'kidding' was an uncanny way to remind me of my great fortune. THANK YOU! Btw, Love LV- huge fan for years. ***fori- Oh my, I couldn't stop laughing. The "other side " is an exterior wall (w/ new cedar lap siding). The idea of cutting an access hole, I just LOVE! In jest, or not, for some it would be an ideal solution. FOR ME, I imagined my own personal 'Green Acres' with the closet door that opened directly to the 'farm-fresh air'. I so needed a laugh and imagery of Arnold Ziffle, Mr. Haney, Ralph and Alph on the other side of my kitchen door. Laughter is remarkable medicine. **rob_p. Thanks for the link (I'm still trying to post the link 4 my layout- not sure exactly how). I have printed it 2 discuss with my cabinet guy tomorrow with any other realistic options. I'm definitely up for anything that will work. REV-a-shelf apparently has a distribution headquartered here in Louisville. I may also. Check into their options. If it would work it would be a super quick solution. Your empathy and guidance are treasured . Thank you once again. When I figure out how to post my layout I would like to hear other specific constructive opinions. -September...See MorePassive Agressive Stepdaughter. What do I do?
Comments (5)let me add something to the story. A bit more backround and a recent incident. My husband just retired from 20 years in the Navy. He was away from home a lot and his ex wife was responsible for taking care of the family. According to my husband,(and his mother) his Ex wife put most of the care of their oldest who has ADHD on the younger child when she was old enough. Also, the ex wife refused to work and stretched the budget so thin buying stuff for herself that the family was barely taken care of. My husband said that he was afraid to leave for his daughter's sake and knows now that he should have a lot earlier because of the constant fighting. The 18 year old who is giving me problems is displaying the classic martyr complex with codependent tenancies. She was codependent with her dad before I came into the picture. I came into the picture and didn't try to "fix" him, I just let him be himself. I think she resents that he's happy now and that I was able to so easily make it so.When she was 15-16, she transferred her attentions to a 35 year old man who has severe emotional problems himself. They got emotionally involved and she was completely obsessed with him. Texting him 100 times a day, constantly on his facebook, getting super defensive if anyone said anything about him. One day, we were all at a hotel for a volunteer thing and me and my husband came back to the room locked. The guy answered the door and his daughter was in the bathroom "fixing herself" Now I am no fool and neither is my husband, he reacted as any rational father would with the consequences from the above post and she acted like the both of us ruined her life. Since then she moved back with her mother who not only allows contact with the man, but even allows him to take her on trips and visit. My husband hates the situation, but she's 18 now and nothing legal can be done. Now to the most recent incident. My husband's ex wife is remarried and her husband isn't working and doesn't seem like he ever will. The 19 year old daughter gave away to us what they were making a month because she wasn't thinking and it's not enough to support the household of then 6. The next weekend they all decide to go on a trip for a weekend to go to an event that for 2 people would cost over a thousand dollars. they took 6 people. Still not our problem even though it was a horrible decision. lo and behold the very next weekend, the 18 year old daughter wrecks the van BORROWED from one of their friends (she was physically fine) and there is no insurance coverage. The first person they called is my husband to be all like you're paying for this right? Neither of us have jobs, me due to parenting my baby and him due to going to college. We get enough to survive on from his pension and we had just moved and paid the security deposit and first month's rent. Not only is it not his responsibility, but we couldn't pay it if we wanted to. Since then both daughters have had to get jobs and they complain about it every chance they can. They have brushed off attempt from my husband to extend contact and the ex wife is in the forefront in blocking contact. Recently she told my husband that his daughters had heard from multiple sources that he was "talking s**t" about them but she wouldn't say what or from who. My husband is going to talk to them privately and I'm nervous about them trying to manipulate him like old times. However I am not going to be there because it's none of my business and it would just be too damn uncomfortable. I just don't trust either of them especially when their mother is involved. Sorry about the long rant. I gotta rant to someone though heh. thank you all for your input...See MoreHas anyone tried or have any advice on whitewashing faux wood paneling
Comments (3)Was this paneling added on top of existing wallboard? Can you just remove the paneling, patch and paint? If we’re talking the sheets of grooved paneling popular back in the ‘70’s, that stuff often has a glossy finish. It can be painted. Somehow “faux” whitewashing “faux” paneling just seems like a big project that isn’t going to add any style or value to your new home....See MoreAustin Air Companie
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