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Comments (51)Recently bought a Virtu Winterfell 36" vanity (without countertop)from Home Depot because the ability to return to local store with no charges. Went that route because I could not find a single example of this brand in a city of 1M+. Probably 5% higher than other lowest internet alternative without that generous return option. I'm a furniture quality snob who occasionally makes his own furniture and built ins. I'm quite particular. Time didn't allow me the "build it myself" option this time. In short the packaging and build quality was very good and quite acceptable. It is a bathroom vanity by the way and isn't going to get worked as hard as a kitchen. But regardless, the piece is solid with sturdy joinery. I'm not going to say it's as smooth as a ronbow but IMHO the 2x-3x of a ronbow makes no sense unless you're hemorrhaging money. I didn't like the pulls and we plan to replace and the false drawer front to actual drawer connection makes that a little difficult to change (but not impossible). This pertains to a CON for the piece. The knobs attach by a wood screw from the back being screwed into the knob rather than a threaded bolt. That seems like a cheap connection that's likely to fail in the long run. On the drawers you can't access that knob screw head because the head is concealed by the drawer body. You have to take off the false drawer front (a few screws from the backside) to get access to that screw head. Stupid design. They should have it so that someone could easily screw out a normal bolt of a regular knob and replace to one our liking. In reality, I wish they would ship the piece with zero knobs and then I could put whatever type of handle (for instance a bar handle with two holes) although I understand that would drive away people who can't figure out how to put a handle on a drawer front (sad commentary on general public). The espresso finish is very nice, deep, rich, and consistent. The hinges are only a 110 degree type but that's probably OK for the intended use. The undermount soft close drawer slides see very nice...not Blum...but a decent knockoff and smooth running....See MorePlease help with exterior update!!!
Comments (6)Hi, I have been trying to think of an architectural term for what I have in mind, but I draw a blank, so I'll have to try to describe it. Since the front windows seem a bit shorter than the window just to the back side of the chimney, I think a way to unify the exterior, after stripping away the odd-height porch, would be to make the two front windows taller, so that they rise above the eave line and are topped with demi-dormers with low-pitched gable roofs. This style of semi-dormer is what I can't think of a neat name for. Not having a name I cant find a photo easily. Or I'd show you what I meant. This plan is pretty radical; I would even get rid of the shorter window on the front side/corner, because it doesn't match the one behind it. If light is absolutely required in that spot, I'd consider a decorative window that was completely different, like an elliptical or round (oeil de'boeuf). Additionally, a similar decorative window or some detail will probably be welcome centered above the front door. I think the present siding material is a replacement, and inappropriate. I think two materials would look well, one on the first story and another on the second. Like brick/stucco, or clapboards/shingles. It has the potential to be really cute, I think. I doubt that you can pull off any of the facades in the above pictures, because of the very compressed vertical size you have to work with. Even a porch over the front door is tricky, because the one surviving original detail, the door surround, is so tall and peculiar. Unless you determine it's not original, and modify the pediment on it. Casey...See More1970’s Raised Rancher curb appeal help
Comments (53)Iron ore or even the urbane bronze will both look fine w/a brown roof because these are brown based colors wait and decide on a door color after everything is done. The hale navy would also be a great choice. if you do that, I'd pick a brighter green. that last green door color is as dull as dishwater! with the Romabio, you don't have to use the Classico. They have the Masonry 'paint' that you can have tinted to any color. it will give you a slightly heavier coverage than the lime wash so grab a sample of the classico, and and the masonry (have it tinted to whatever color you want or use the romabio standard colors,,,see chart below) and try them out to see what looks best. The masonry paint is permanent, but the classico can be hosed off within 72 hours. https://romabio.com/masonryflat/ I think they do have some of their stock colors though. This one is masonry Flat, and it's the Richmond White color This is the Beige on the Classico. I wouldn't use this color. it's too beige!...See Morehelp me understand my options with house plans!
Comments (77)Thank you all for your help! Since I posted last, I contacted at least 20 more local architects, and heard back from 3. One sent a very confusing response, the second declined due to a fully booked schedule, and the third declined saying he didn’t think I’d be able to afford what I need. To be totally honest, the third response unnerved me a good bit, and I’m pretty overwhelmed. All the responses here generally point towards hiring an architect, but both finding an architect and affording one in addition to the price per sq. ft is proving to be much more challenging than I thought. I will very likely contact a couple of the posters on this thread and very much appreciate everybody’s input. Trying to take some deep breaths and push through this overwhelming process!...See Moreelcieg
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