My dream office!!
amykath
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Comments (49)The neighbor was out when I drove by this morning, so I stopped and talked to him. I asked him if they had had any problems with the valley when it rained and he said they had, but it was mainly with a window and they didn't know if the problem was because of the valley. I could see some signs of water overflowing the end of the valley even with gutter and stop on it. So I went back later to take a picture and his wife said the problem was the window. That makes me feel better because I really love their house and that gable over the porch adds a lot to it's curb appeal. But with all the problems we have with that weird little roof connecting the main part of the house with the (converted garage) den, I don't want to take any chances with this side too. Isn't this house gorgeous? And see, there is a big gable, the little gable over the front door, and then a shed roof. Their big gable section doesn't stick out like ours, but the look is similar. Their front door gable ridge begins at the same line as the shed roof too....See MoreMy dream kitchen has turned into a nightmare
Comments (47)I couldn't find my thread so I searched for it and found it. I want to thank each and every on of you for your support,encouragement and advice. These guys tried to make us feel like we are crazy and unreasonabale. I did receive an answer from the BBB that they had received my complaint and forwarded it to the contractor. They have until Sept 17th to reply. Yes, these were brand new cabinets supplied by the contractor from a a company called Golden Cabinets. I found the store he bought them from and we looked at their displays and the drawers were a little hard to pull out but not as bad as mine. They also had one cabinet just like mine that is next to the range that has that same ragged cut edge on the bottom! I couldn't believe they would put that up in their showroom! Or that the crew who put it in my kitchen didn't notice it. As I said before, I think the guy (crew foreman) who installed my cabinets did most of the damage. Yes, Ho'Aloha Design Group is licensed and insured for $1,000,000.00 for LIABILITY/PROPERTY DAMAGE http://pvl.ehawaii.gov/pvlsearch/app;jsessionid=5A9D8DD4EA806A5307450CD62C9E5104.liona?_f=n&_a=IB&licno=26843&lictp=CT&off=0&nm= I did look them upon the BBB website before I hired them but there have been no complaints against them. There will be now! I asked them to make it public. They filed no permits and I don't even know if that was necessary. He lists no employees except himself but has several men working for him. There was no licensed electrician or plumber but he does hire an electrician when needed. The first outlet he put in for the range was for 110 but the other guy and the painter told him no, no you can't use that you have to get something I didn't hear for 220. They left for lunch (they usually ate out on my porch) and I assumed he would get the proper plug at Home Depot which is at the bottom of the hill. But no plug and the guys who delivered the range and were to test it out and level it had to come back the next week. I told them in the beginning the delivery date for the three appliances was Aug.30 so they had plenty of time to have everything ready. He also claims he has no employees just himself. In fact he has several guys and his Brother Duke who handles the finances and legal matters and he is also a Fire Chief. On 8/11 2010 I sent him an e-mail WITH pictures of the drawers that did not work and the one with the bottom not attached to the back, Picture of NO BACK SPLASH behind the range (the foreman told me there was one there for there, a picture of behind the range where was no outlet for the range plug,a picture of the badly scratched cabinet floor under the sink, and the electrical plug for the disposal right under the water valve, the damaged piece of Pergo flooring that was sticking up plus a diagram of how the boards are supposed to be laid, the painted over holes in the wall and the food and tools left all over. But he never answered and he never mentioned it. I had never heard of a punch list before reading it here. Just what do you think I can or should ask for? I have written a 2 page letter for the Board of Contractors but Haven't sent it yet because I need a punch list. An excerpt from the letter: "When the dishwasher could not be installed and the drawers did not work I stopped the final payment check telling you would get it when the kitchen was completely functional but you threatened to put a lien on our house, take us to court and cause as much financial incremental interest and damage as you could. Also threatening that you will win because of your connections (is that because Duke is a Fire Chief?) and previous experience in courts was uncalled for when you were told you would be paid when the issues were resolved. Duke said, "Believe me, Ive done it plenty of times before", to which my daughter replied, "I bet you have". That implies to us that other clients were also unhappy with your product and work. I had a functioning dishwasher and cabinetry before you worked on my house so was it really to much to expect it to be that way when you left? In addition, telling us we are not allowed to talk to your workers who are working in our home is ridiculous. You insulted my daughter & told her you never wanted to talk to her again. I told you and Duke that this will be her house & she would pick the colors & granite or whatever she wanted. I think saying that you usually bill for consultation and taking clients to the granite place is a bit much."...See MoreHarvey remodel. My dream HAS to be a reality, now!
Comments (16)We finally found a place to rent that has 3 bedrooms and isn't insanely expensive, Yay! I've been playing with the ideas off and on while buying new cars, visiting potential rentals, and working on the house. I talked with the family about converting our 4th bedroom to expand bath and move laundry. My kids were aghast! Where were guests going to sleep? Where were we going to put the desk top (they watch movies on it occasionally, too)? Middle kid thought that it was going to be his room when ready. So, we've decided to keep laundry in the original place. I'm still stealing some of the 4th BR for our MBA, though. The island plan looks fantastic but I kept wanting more storage options once the laundry room had to stay. Also, there is significant cost savings by not digging out concrete for plumbing and installing a beam for the load-bearing wall. Some ideas I had: 1) Widen the existing 32" doorways from garage and into kitchen to 36". Those doors are a huge pain when moving large items through, like the washer/dryer/fridge etc. I can use a barn door or pocket for the kitchen entrance. This will shorten the pantry a bit (measurements are existing on drawing are existing). 2) 1-2 d/w in clean up zone. Bring the existing pass through to counter level so kids can help put dishes away on DR/FR side. Maybe have space for cookbooks under that counter, as well. 3) 30" deep counters 4) Love to keep Mamagoose's 3 panel doors to the patio. With the wall shortened over there, it will bring a lot of light into the house and northern light isn't so bad in the South. I'm not sure what to do with the cabinets between the fridge and sink. I'd like to plan for the future and have some kind of narrow pullout to the left of my 32" all fridge that can be removed if going bigger. The wall on that side can be shortened for french door swing and the pantry remain as sized. Maybe a narrow pantry using cabinetry and store packages of paper towels, grocery bags, etc, above the appliances in the laundry...or in the garage....See MoreWill probably never see my dream home
Comments (20)Interesting, and indeed heartwarming, to me, post-and many wise replies (I've yet to read some) It's not that I wanted to build a house-I grew up in a place where and when 99% of people didn't build their houses, so wasn't on my mind-but I did drew houses, dreamt of houses, and wrote silly poems about houses since a little girl A dream that came to me the most was a little white house surrounded by a garden..and these were really hard to stumble upon in our big Eastern Eauropean city so don't know exactly where I got this image. I never knew then I'd move anywhere either (and it so happenned that I did move. a lot.) Another dream would list a color pallette pretty well developed..in a living and in a bedroom..and also included A VERY BIG SPECIAL ROOM -like an orangery-that will have many tropical plants-and animals roaming kinda free in between Many years went by..I do live in a modest, white house surrounded by a garden..I don't need an orangery that much anymore since the climate is different..:) I'd prefer different animals roaming there LOL, but I have so many animals and plants in my decor instead, that I'd be embarrassed had I not known that they were my deepest fascination forever, and I'm just being true to myself and realistic about taking care of real bears, birds, hedgehogs, crocodiles, monkeys, frogs, flying horses, you name it:) So it reminded me of that great little novel 'Fame", written by Janusz Korczak, never really translated into English as far as I understand..a pity since it's sad and heartbreaking at times, but yet full of light and hope...and the last sentence, to my best memory, is: "..do dare and dream about glorious things! Some of it will come true"....See Moreamykath
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