UPDATE (Hallelujah) Rug for Back/Garage Entry into house
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Comments (18)I wanted to do an update. We were wondering if we should do some updates on our home even if we planned to move in a couple of years. We decided to go ahead and make our home more comfortable and pleasant for use to live in. I realize we might not get the money back, but in the mean time we are enjoying our house a lot more. We got a new heatpump and AC a year ago, it cost $4,100. I noticed our electric bills have been lower and the system works very well. We also got the kitchen cabinets refaced, and all new full extention drawers and knobs. That cost about $4,500. We updated our old range and OTR microwave for about $1,000. We had done the countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet, and floor about 5 years ago. In the bathrooms we got granite countertops, undermount sinks, and new faucets, and put frames around both mirrors. That cost $2,000. My husband raised the height of the countertop in the masterbath and built a large drawer with an electric stip in it for my hair dryer and flat iron. I stained the cabinets a deeper color to finish updating the look. We had replaced the floors with heated floor tiles in a travertine looking tile earlier. Lastly, we replaced all the windows (I decovered several of them were mildly fogged). That cost $4,800. We also replaced a couple of ceiling fans. We paid cash for everything and I think we got good value for what we did. I am much happier with my home now....See MoreUpdated updated aviary/entry hall
Comments (30)Here is the latest plan from the architect. I do think I am going to move forward with this and cut back on one other remodeling project in the house to help make up some of the cost difference. -The architect flipped the bathroom. -He extended the wall on the left, which will have a long window above. He left one slider to get the bikes out. I like the wall as it adds more privacy from the road/driveway. -He added a door out of the garage to the back yard. - He added 8" in width by moving the wall closer to bedroom 3, so now the room is almost 13'8". But I am thinking I might just move it back to 13'. -Now, do I want a slider where the parrot cages are with access to the backyard? I kind of think I do. I can see myself pushing them out there to clean them (although they are fairly easy to clean with Lysol/bleach wipes). I could see this as a dog room also for someone else with access to the backyard. As it stands now, I might put a fence as in the third pic, and let a dog use bedroom 3 with a doggie door to the fenced area. - Th ctr. Is suggesting a door in the six foot opening into the laundry to keep the AC separate. I have no idea what to put there. Thank you!!! :)...See MoreUpdate on bird room/garage addition
Comments (13)@Ron Natalie Your bird sounds wonderful and you are giving her a wonderful life! Quakers are great birds. @Ed Thank you! You are right! THe house was built in 1955. It has a flat roof which was a challenge for the roofers, as the original owners had stacked THREE layers of roof on top of the original, with a 2x4 around the perimeter to hide it. It was HIDEOUS. You are absolutely right, but dont worry - these little guys get a lot of time out. THey are out 3+ hours a day with me. In fact, they are in the kitchen with me right now while I type this. Like Ron Natalie, they have places to go about the house with me - they have perches in the bathroom to be with me while I shower in the AM and PM, in the dining/kitchen area, and night cages by the master bedroom. They also hang out in the living room with me. The reasons for the bird room are: - Each bird has a 4 foot wide cage. I want them to have views out the window. The cages are too big to get all of them in one room with a view. I like them to be able to see each other, while I am at work, so they dont feel so lonely. - Sometimes I need some peace. Even when the caique has been out for hours, he will call for me constantly if he knows I am home. It is hard to take a nap. - When I have people over, they tend to get very loud and excited. If it's a close friend who gets the birds, I may have them out with us, but sometimes I just need to be a human with other humans! :)...See MoreSuggestion for updating entry / front door
Comments (11)Regarding the shutters - it's not the color of the shutters - it's that the windows are too wide. Shutters are supposed to look functional even if they aren't functional. They are supposed to look like they can cover the window on which they are placed. They never go on bay windows or triple windows unless they are Bahama type shutters which would be inappropriate for your area and inappropriate for your house. Please read this short article on shutters: https://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/residential-architecture-101-shutters/ As to the front door, that oval window is what makes it a Victorian style door. Your house isn't Victorian and would look so much better with an MCM type door or a solid door. The reason others are suggesting a light color for your door is that a brown door creates the "black hole" effect on the face of your house. It's hard to visualize if you are accustomed to seeing the brown, brown, brown that you currently show. There are other neutral, but lighter paints so your front door becomes visible. I agree that the landscaping you have now buries the house and doesn't bring out it's features. I hope you end up with a good landscape plan. Reach out to the landscape forum here too. They can provide suggestions, for free, to enhance your landscaping....See Moresalonva
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