We bit the bullet & painted the slate.
Jessie Dee
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Comments (15)No troll here. After four days of rain the sun and wind came out Saturday and made quick work of drying most of the yard so I got to get out and cut. The 20hp Kohler YS-4500 with 42" deck worked very well. I'm glad I decided against the three blade 54" deck as the 42" fits between the trees, swingset, benches and all the bumps in the yard. I found that if I just clear the obstacle with the left front wheel the deck just misses it. Still figuring out how to aim the discharged clippings as I go so I'm not continually mow over them. The grass was a lot higher than I thought so maybe this won't be an issue during subsequent cuts. Sunday the rest of the leaves and grass were dry in the shaded part of the yard so I put the mulching plug in place but left the "high lift" blades on. Did a good job on them too but I'll put the mulching blades on before trying it again, just for comparison. The LT is sold with the "high lift" blades for discharge and bagging but the instructions with the mulching kit state that the mulching blades are fine for bagging also. Go figure. So, with only one cut under it's belt and one round of bolt tightening and locktiting behind us, so far it's fine. Btw, I did check the oil, filters, nuts & bolts, air pressure, deck angle adjustment and greased all the zerks and the guide wheels before using. Even put the steering wheel on straight. ;^) I've read here about Kohler head gasket problems so I'll check torque on the head bolts now that I have a few hours and thermal cycles on it. HydroGoat...See MoreHow do you bite the bullet and decide anything?-- Long
Comments (20)You have all been so helpful. I really hope that someday I can post finished pictures of my home. The few photos I've seen of some of your homes look so well though out and put together. Olychick, those pictures really helped me see not only that a taller chair will work, but also helped me see how radically different colors and patterns can coexist. If only I had the vision and confidence to buy such eclectic pieces... Here is the link for the RH rug, I like the cream version. I think it's simplicity is what calls out to me.I'm usually drawn to airy rooms. At the same time I like print-heavy rugs and saturated colors such as the photo in the second link. (sorry for not posting in the thread, I can't figure out how to save photos from houzz on my new mac). I can post a few pictures of my kitchen/living room area if need be, but right now I just have a slate fireplace and that brown chesterfield (credit goes to my H for that one.. his one furniture demand). Floors are a dark wood look tile. White ikea cabinets. Custom aluminum hood. We are planning on building floor to ceiling white built-ins flanking the fireplace. http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1860812&cm_ps=modal_add_to_cart--none--other_items_you_may_like&categoryId=cat1760138 https://www.houzz.com/photos/vanessa-de-vargas-living-room-los-angeles-phvw-vp~31813...See MoreBlack Slate Floors?
Comments (18)A PO of our house put in slate floors in the kitchen, pantry, laundry room, powder room, interior hallway and foyer. They are a very dark gray, almost black, with lighter gray grout. They always look dirty, as every piece of lint, dust, etc. shows up against the black. Think about how black audio/video equipment seems to attract and show dust, like the tv screen. The PO also sealed it, but most of the sealant is now washed/worn off, leaving a dull matte finish. I'd reseal them, but dog accidents or wet shoe puddle that are not cleaned up immediately will eat through the sealer and leave a dull blotch. I scrub the grout lines periodically with a small brass brush, but they still look dirty. Unfortunately, they run under my cabinets and cover a large expanse of the first floor, or they would have been gone long ago. I'm considering biting the bullet and tearing them up, along with the plywood under them, to see if the original wood floors are salvageable, which I doubt. Anyway you slice it, it's going to be an expensive fix. Maybe you should borrow or buy a few tiles in the color you're considering and put them down on the floor somewhere and observe for a while....See MoreFinally bit the bullet and contacted 5 architects....
Comments (126)(Sorry, I know I'm no help!) lol It's okay! Show your architect images of what you feel exemplifies the "Spanish architecture" you are looking for regardless of the exterior finish, and let them know the stone you want on the exterior. They are not there to copy, they are there to create. Seriously??? Excellent!!! My fear was along the lines of, "I'm gonna ask for a Spanish house done in stone, and he's gonna think, 'Why doesn't she just want a legitimate stone style, like Hill Country? Crazy chick.' " lol I don't enjoy looking like an idiot. Ms ODD, do you or one of your local libraries have a copy of "A Field Guide to American Houses", by Virginia and Lee McAlester? I do! This was one of the first (if not *the* first) book on architecture that I bought. It's been awhile since I flipped through it; probably wouldn't be a bad idea to refresh my memory. I *do* recall being enamored of the sketches of the Spanish Revival details. I just dragged it out, lol, and found a stone Spanish Revival on page 528, #4, the Baty House from 1936, in Dallas! Oooooh!!! Thank you for suggesting I drag out my book again! :-D Edited to add: Here I am, trying to do an internet search for this house, and do you think I can find anything??? Seriously! :-( I know people say, "Oh, you can find *anything* on the internet!" but I have had several instances of frustration, where I can't find jack. Oh, it's great to be ODD. Edited again to add: If anyone out there does a search for this house, be warned that a lot of results that come back are for "bath houses," and, well, since I live under a rock, I was a little shocked to discover what exactly that was (in modern times).......See Morelucky998877
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