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John (Zone 5b/6a, IN)
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Need help adding character to my new LONG awkward home.
Comments (31)Your drawing is on the right track. Mullions in the windows, longer windows, and changes of color and material will make a huge difference. But you are also on a tight budget. Work on getting the one or two upgrades that will give you the most bang for the buck now, and leave the rest as projects that you can do after you move in. Landscaping, shutters, premium fixtures, etc. can be bought later with cash, so they are not part of the mortgage, and that's cheaper in the long run. Also you are not under quite as much pressure-- fewer decisions up front. Just tell yourself it's "good enough for now." One thing that has not been mentioned is architectural roof shingles. These are thicker, with a much heavier texture, than the basic grades. They read as quality, and you have a lot of roof there, so cheap will not look good....See MoreNeed help with Kitchen light plan and Title 24
Comments (21)We've been in our new house a week, and our Noritz tankless (gas) with recirculating pump is awesome. With enough flow through the fixtures (we have one faucet that doesn't have enough volume-grr) we get hot water on the other side of the house from the tankless in 2-3 seconds. Sometimes right away. As to LED lighting, it irked me no end how much more expensive LED lights are vs. incandescent. In the interests of mental health, I eventually surrendered and got mostly Title 24 compliant stuff. The kitchen pendants aren't compliant, nor are four chandeliers, but our inspector barely looked at them. Thankfully. A nitpicky inspector could have made things tough....See MorePollination (Title must have 15 characters??? Really?)
Comments (8)Various things can affect pollination......not just the availability or presence of active pollinators :-) Late winter/spring freezes when the blossom buds are forming is one of the most common. Some trees are alternate year bearers as well. Lack of suitable choices for cross pollination is another factor. If local pollinators are not apparent when your trees are blooming (and all other factors are considered), then look into orchard mason bees. These are very early appearing pollinators, typically active well before honey and bumble bees are on the scene and are extremely docile and easy to raise in home gardens....See MoreIced Coffee (why do we need 15 characters?)
Comments (24)I agree with Debby. Hot coffee cooled isn't nearly as good as cold brewed. I put coffee grounds in a canning jar (quart) fill with cold filtered water stir very gently just to get the water into the coffee, add a lid and put in frig or counter for 12 to 24 hours. Strain well but don't press out the coffee. Store in frig. Debby have you tried a few Tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk along with the regular milk or cream? Its soooo good and even more creamy. I think its called Vietnamese iced coffee when adding the sweetened condensed milk. I don't add flavorings to mine....See Moreniksouthafrica
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