How does one decide to move? Can a house really improve your life?
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Ever lost interest in your house/improvements?
Comments (23)Something funny happened and I remembered this thread so I thought I'd post it here. I do stop by and read here every couple of days. I seldom post because I made my big "decorating push" before I got my new puppy a bit over 2 years ago. I'm not doing any decorating, I'm doing agility training....at least that was the plan and it had worked out perfectly until about 3 weeks ago. Three weeks ago my dishwasher died and it all snowballed from there. I can't complain, we've lived in this house for 17 1/2 years and the original dishwasher lasted until about 3 weeks ago. I did my research and ordered a new dishwasher....but I also started shopping for flooring because I'd always thought that when the dishwasher died it would be a good time to change the flooring. The dishwasher was installed as was the new flooring but, in the meantime we'd developed a leak in the kitchen ceiling. (Master bath is above kitchen.) We didn't know exactly what was leaking so, that meant that I had to hire someone to pull apart the ceiling, find and fix the problem and then put the ceiling together again. (Did I mention that my husband was out of town for work during all this? Yes, 3 weeks, he missed the whole thing!) Anyway, we got all that done but, I also got to talking with the contractor. I'd called a contractor I'd used before. I thought my leak was too small a job for him but, if that was the case I was hoping he could refer me to someone. I was lucky, he likes to maintain a relationship with his clients so, he said he was happy to fix the ceiling......and he did some other stuff for me too. This is what the kithcne looked like 3 weeks ago: This is what the kitchen looks like now: I'm tickled pink but still a bit flabergasted about the whole thing. I'm also pulling my hair out trying to play catch up with my training. Local agility trials start next weekend and I've let down on training while I was coping with the kitchen....See MoreHow do I put it behind me and move on with my new life
Comments (2)I suppose one could chastise you for all of the things you have done wrong, but you asked for advice so I will throw in my two cents. You were (are) in a marriage that is failing and you are choosing to put that failure all on yourself - stop right there. Neither one of you was putting your full effort into the situation. He doesn't follow through with his promises to land a job and then won't follow you to your next job? He needs to stay with/follow you. There is no reason for him to stay behind (no job and your daughter is not in school, yet). Yeah, you cheated. And he is taking advantage of that instead of trying to get things back on track. You are both at fault here. You both decided to 'take a break and see other people'? That is not marriage. And you allowed yourself to believe that the only job you could do is one that takes you away for weeks at a time. You both need to change careers - yours is actually a career change; his is getting off the couch. You need to think about what is best for your daughter. And that would be a stable home life. Not mom or dad gone for 6 weeks at a time. If the marriage does end, then you will surely be forced into a new career if you have any hopes of raising your daughter alone. Would that be so bad? To put your daughter over a career? Careers/jobs can come and go. Your daughter is not so expendable. Do what is best for her....See MoreHow does one decide a kitchen color?
Comments (7)One more thing...it looks like the floor and coutertops are both beige. Is that correct? If you're not changing those, think about a color you like that will bridge the beiges and gray in the other room. Also, is there a certain style of kitchen you prefer? You said modern/contemporary, but do you have any pictures/internet images you like? Are you planning to repaint the cabinets? Change the hardware? There's a lot you can do that's not very expensive and will really change the overall look! Oh...and this will hopefully 'bump' your post up, so you get a few more responses : )...See MoreHow does one decide the size and the number of the recess lighting?
Comments (10)Susha hit the nail on the head. When it comes to lighting, good lighting design generally considers three types of lighting, and often they are combined in an intelligent way in major rooms: Ambient lighting, task lighting and accent lighting. I disagree that table and floor lamps are necessarily the best lighting for tasks or for ambient lighting. While they may assist in these functions, the strongest asset for table, floor and fixtures such as chandeliers is accent lighting. These fixtures create an important and inviting "glow", calling attention to themselves in often attractive ways, and help "humanize" an interior space. Recessed or surface mounted "can" lights may be used either for ambient or task lighting, but are best suited for task lighting since in most cases the light is directed vertical down from their location. The number of lights and their type/wattage depends on the purpose for which they will be used and the ceiling height or distance of light throw. There are a number of tables which give lighting data for various fixtures. To solve your question you really needed an experienced lighting designer or engineer to walk through your house with you. Good luck!...See Moretartanmeup
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