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Totally agree...the first time I saw one was while we were house hunting, I couldn't figure out why they had a large mixing bowl on top of the bathroom counter. Once I figured out it was actually the sink I just stood and stared at it trying to figure out why they chose such an impractical fixture.
Electra Townie 7D
Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/
Thanks, Queen! I'm really getting excited about the house AND the yard. I'm a gardener and I can't wait to get in the dirt and start planting. The previous owner did no gardening, which is fine by me because now I can do just what I want (like the kitchen). It's a big yard, too, with shade and sun! Too bad you are not closer to me...I'd rescue those plants in your yard.
I've decided to turn the outbuilding into my office, since I work from home. It's a solid building, and with a few improvements, like insulation and new windows, it'll be great.
a few more hoops have been jumped through. Just waiting on the appraisal.
I think I'll have a TE party when I finish the kitchen. There are a few in this area.
Okay, great!
aOh joy! Not that you would, but you could. My half bath used to be 3 small dark rooms; tiny half bath with sink directly across from the pot, that off the tiny dark hallway. Opposite that was the laundry. We knocked out walls and now it's one larger open room half bath with laundry room.
Pictured waaaaaay on the bottom is when we first knocked open the walls. The old sink here is still opposite the toilet.
http://onyourleft.gaia.com/blog
Toilet stayed where it is, it's now low flow! We moved the sink and now I have a utility sink with a nice storage cabinet next to the stacking washer drier.
I'll add an "after" picture and write up soon.
Last edited by Trek420; 07-16-2008 at 06:03 AM.
Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/
I have one low-flow toilet in the house and that's enough! I know water is fast becoming a commodity, but we have lots of it here, and I want the damn commode to FLUSH when I press the button.
I would consider one of those jet-assisted ones, though, if it came time.
Karen
Closed on the house today and immediately went over to mow the lawn and take down the 15-foot (no exaggeration) weeds that had sprung up in the back. Oh and I had to round up the poison ivy that had made itself at home during the long vacancy. The previous owner had not lived in the house for a while.
Anyhoo, yea!! Now I have to go on a business trip for a couple of weeks, so I won't be moving in until later in the month. Then the renovations start.
Everything went smoothly, I'm so glad to soon not have to pay rent anymore! And I'm super psyched to make it my own place.
WOO HOO!!!!!
Congrats Tulip!
Electra Townie 7D
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
My new non-farm blog: Finding Freedom
Congratulations!!
aside from some out of control vegetation - may your new home be a joy.
And we're here to offer all the decorating advice you need!
Beth
Congratulations new homeowners, tulip and Pax
Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/
So far we're at $2100 in tree trimming and removal fees...when all is said and done the total will be $6400.
Some were for the new garage we're putting in, but three arborists have come and looked at the three remaining silver maples and they all agree they have to come down.
Electra Townie 7D
Do you have a fireplace? If so the cut wood could be stacked and used. If not depending on what it is, a post to Craigs and someone else may take it.
Not sure if silver maple or anything else you're having removed can be used in furniture etc. Some companies like this example may pick it up, re-use it. Depending on the wood you can even sell it, or at least lower the fees to remove it.
www.crossroadslumber.com/aboutreclaimed.htm
Remodeling is expensive and wasteful, even if we didn't care a hoot about enviornmental stuff it saves a lot to explore all creative options in re-use. The more work you do the more stuff you end up throwing out and paying hauling fees. Like right now I have literally a bucket full of nails and screws left here long ago by someone who worked on the bathroom (did a real bad job on the tile too). Need nails, Pax? I'm gonna list it on Craigs or or donate to Habitat for Humanity or freecycle
Last edited by Trek420; 08-01-2008 at 08:07 AM.
Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/