Which is better? Fireplace or an unobstructed view?Chimney blocks view
Jeff Smith
2 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (69)
David Cary
2 years agoRelated Discussions
Roses to shield beehives from view
Comments (18)How about the Austin rugosa Wild Edric? Its registration name is "aushedge" which gives a clue about its growth habit. As a rugosa, it wouldn't like to be sprayed, and mine is *never* fed, so talk about an easy care rose. For me it is a wonderful rose--blooms a lot, is very, very bushy (foliage is lush), fragrant, and healthy as a horse. I'm in love with the swirly-colored flowers that shimmer in the sun. Right now it is blooming away, producing lots of color in the garden. I can just imagine how beautiful a whole hedge of it would be. I don't know about spreading (if you meant as in suckering) as mine is grafted on multiflora. As to size, HMF says 47", but mine is already 5 feet tall and only arrived last spring from Pickering. That is part of the bad news not only because Pickering can't ship to the US right now but also because 2012 was its final year there. Heirloom is the only US source I know of at present. As to bees, well I am well acquainted with them in my yard.;) They are happy here and multiplying!!! Had a tree removed from my backyard at least several years ago, and evidently there was a hive in an old trashcan in the back. The tree removers disturbed it and the bees stung them (never bothered me). So I had the bee remover come. Next thing I knew one of my neighbors told me that there were bees flying under the eaves on the side of my house (where I rarely venture). Uh oh. I touched the bedroom ceiling under where the bees were going, and it was warm. Another call to the bee removers and a nice hole chopped in my roof (can't recall how many pounds of honey they took out but it was many!). Then a couple years ago I was out in my front yard planting roses (what a surprise!) and thought, gee there seem to be a lot of bees flying through here (not stinging though), where are they going???? Looked up at my house, and sure enough there was a big tree limb hanging over it, and in that limb were HUGE chunks of honeycomb sticking out. If that limb broke from the weight of the honeycomb, it would crash through my roof. So----called the bee removers again. The man was laughing so hard, "you again".....;) I asked him was there anything I could do to prevent the bees from coming back and making a hive, in, on, next to my house. He looked at me with a straight face and said something to the effect, "you could come out here at noon every Tuesday and play a bagpipe for an hour".LOL So now the neighbor on the other side of my yard is about to replace the fence. Guess what? There is ANOTHER BEE HIVE, naturally adjacent to the fence. And whoever works on that fence will be ultra close to said bees. And btw, I've never been stung by any of these bees and their various hives. My friends all laugh and say what do you expect with you planting a regular smorgasbord of flowers, the bees LOVE your yard! But back to the topic at hand, give Wild Edric a try. Who knows, maybe your beehives will multiply.;) ......See MoreWhat to do with windows with a view?? Please help:)
Comments (54)Hello all, it has been more than 2 years since I posted this, where does the time go?? I just wanted to follow up on this thread. I ended up putting Hunter Douglas ultraglide top down/bottom up blackout shades in the kitchen. We get such strong blinding sun that we really needed the blackout shades in that area. I have been happy with the decision. Although the blinds don't provide any visual interest, I am happy with the clean look when they are all the way up. I've realized that the visual interest is really the view. Hunter Douglas also has great customer service. We've had a few issues that were addressed in a very timely manner. As far as the great room, we lived without anything on the windows for all this time. I am glad I waited to see what would work best. The only reason why I am putting something on the windows now is because we want to protect our furniture from the strong morning sun. We will close the blinds at night and open them during the day after the morning sun. I will be ordering Hunter Douglas ultraglide top down/bottom up semi-opaque shades. I was told that the semi-opaque will block out 95% of the UV rays that cause sun damage to furniture. I am interested to see how these shades will affect our heating and cooling bills. There is so much glass in the great room that it gets so hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Best wishes to all!...See MoreWould you sacrifice your privacy for a million dollar view?
Comments (36)You know, in general, people still respect your privacy when you live in an exposed home. We've never had people leave the sidewalk and peek in the windows or anything of that sort. We did get lots of people coming up on the porch to the doors before we took the sign down (it was a B&B) but now that's rare as well. I guess you find your own privacy whereever you live :) For me, the views posted here would be my escape. Believe it or not you do look past the heads and into the sunset! The only area I was having trouble with privacy in was the yard because it's so exposed. People stand in front of it to take pics of the house so while pausing they'll often chat. We don't mind, but the dumb dog goes bonkers and DS is too friendly (offers tours of his room LOL) so we put in a fence that suits the house but sort of blocks the tourists heads from our relaxation area (we're outside a lot). It's heaven and we still see the view because the yard is on a slope. To me, looking up at a farm or out at land is actually not relaxing. I love the water and can mentally escape the world while enjoying a view of it from lake, stream or ocean. I've lived in remote areas, and I'd never trade them for this location. Besides that...our walls are a foot thick LOL So if I want to ignore the world, it's not hard to do so. Ohhh and Lynn, I have SO MUCH difficulty with that door problem. I have 9 outside enterances....that's probably 7 too many LOL. I get Fedex out of one, UPS out of the other, the post office likes another, and the tourists another. Only one of which is the actual front door LOL...See MoreLooking for the largest viewing area on a wood fireplace insert?
Comments (9)What you're considering are heaters. These are airtight woodstoves engineered to heat certain size areas, so in this case bigger is not better. I heat my 1250 sf home here in Vermont with this: It's the smallest woodstove Regency makes. If you put a big honkin' insert in your cabin you'll have every door and window open when it's going just to get the heat out. You'll also need to run a chimney liner to the top because these units have a 6 inch opening and your chimney is much larger. Without the liner the unit will not operate properly and smoke will fill the room. Is it worth $3000 to $4000?...See Morekevin9408
2 years agochispa
2 years agoMark Bischak, Architect
2 years agopalimpsest
2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agores2architect
2 years ago3onthetree
2 years agoDavid Cary
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoarcy_gw
2 years agomimimomy
2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agopalimpsest
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agochispa
2 years agoVerbo
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agocpartist
2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agoDavid Cary
2 years agoJean
2 years agopalimpsest
2 years agodan1888
2 years agocpartist
2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years agoM Miller
2 years agoLH CO/FL
2 years agokevin9408
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoMark Bischak, Architect
2 years agoJeff Smith
2 years ago3onthetree
2 years agoMark Bischak, Architect
2 years ago
Related Stories
GREAT HOME PROJECTSUpdate Your Windows for Good Looks, Efficiency and a Better View
Great home project: Replace your windows for enhanced style and function. Learn the types, materials and relative costs here
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNBefore and After: 3 Backyards Gain Privacy and Better Views
Built and planted screens add interest and solve common design dilemmas in these remodeled outdoor spaces
Full StoryWINDOW TREATMENTS6 Ways to Deal With a Bad View Out the Window
You can come out from behind the closed curtains now. These strategies let in the light while blocking the ugly
Full StoryPHOTO FLIP60 Kitchen Sinks With Mesmerizing Views
Check out this parade of views from the kitchen sink and tell us: Which offers the best backdrop for doing the dishes?
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNKitchen of the Week: Former Galley Opens Up to Stunning Bay Views
A gloomy space goes from walled-off to party-friendly, better connecting with the home's other rooms and the outdoors
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: Portland Remodel Invites In Light and Views
Oregon homeowners create an open living area with better access to their beautiful backyard
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: Winged-Roof Home Soars to Capture Desert Views
In Paradise Valley, Arizona, a house of rammed earth and concrete gets its shade from dramatic, angled rooflines
Full StoryMODERN HOMESHouzz Tour: Creek Views Star in a Modern New York Home
Natural materials, all-white interiors and generous windows put the focus on forest and water in this weekend home for a family
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGN4 Yards Gain Pretty Views With Creative Privacy Screens
See backyards and side yards that avoid unattractive views with effective fences, walls and plantings
Full StoryCONTEMPORARY HOMESHouzz Tour: Tapping Midcentury Mod and Views in Seattle
Openness to the patio and mountain views give this 1950s home an appealing connection to nature
Full Story
mimimomy