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I can't get a larger kitchen sink. There are drawers on one side and dishwasher on other. Would have to rip the whole thing out which would cost too much. I suppose with a dishwasher, if it works, I can get by with smaller sink. Washed dishes by hand my entire life.
 
Turned on dishwasher just to see if it works. Apparently does. The previous owner left two plastic spoons and a Tupperware I might have been able to use had I not stepped on it.

Non adhesive shelf liner easier to deal with than contact paper but doesn't stay put. My brilliant idea was to cut strips of contact paper and use them to tape down shelf liners. To call it inelegant is a vast understatement but once dishes and pans are in cupboards it won't show, and I have clean surfaces.

Yard got cleared of junk. I will go there on a day they are not hammering on my house to start new garden.

Most light bulbs burned out.

Got home tired and grubby with two broken fingernails and my braid unwinding, found Lucia sleek and elegant waking up from morning nap. What a life.
 
Construction nearly done. I asked to have it painted and company said I need to get paint. What??? I told her my knowledge of exterior house painting is exactly zero. I have no idea how to match color, what kind or how much paint to buy, do I need to also buy brushes and/or rollers, is primer needed, finishing coat? If they give me a very precise list of what is needed I can go to store.
 
Wish my wife lived next to you. She has this stuff down to a science. You'd be very pleased.
 
crandc said:
Construction nearly done. I asked to have it painted and company said I need to get paint. What??? I told her my knowledge of exterior house painting is exactly zero. I have no idea how to match color, what kind or how much paint to buy, do I need to also buy brushes and/or rollers, is primer needed, finishing coat? If they give me a very precise list of what is needed I can go to store.
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Start here - https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/condemo/paint

Portland has something similar and it's great!
 
For all practical purposes the "remodel" is done. Still need to install vanity handles and move all our bathroom stuff + pictures etc... back, but no more people working here.

Last piece was the toilet + Toto bidet, it's been several months since it was ordered - and I did not remember it - but apparently it comes with a remote and more buttons than I know what to do with. I guess I have always wanted a toilet with a remote? Apparently, it includes a seat warmer, heated water and a deodorizer. What the heck have we done, a toilet that requires a manual...

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andalusian said:
For all practical purposes the "remodel" is done. Still need to install vanity handles and move all our bathroom stuff + pictures etc... back, but no more people working here.

Last piece was the toilet + Toto bidet, it's been several months since it was ordered - and I did not remember it - but apparently it comes with a remote and more buttons than I know what to do with. I guess I have always wanted a toilet with a remote? Apparently, it includes a seat warmer, heated water and a deodorizer. What the heck have we done, a toilet that requires a manual...

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Those are the best! Mine have the controls on the side, no remote like yours.
 
tlongII said:
Those are the best! Mine have the controls on the side, no remote like yours.
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At the start of the pandemic I installed a simple bidet seat I bought from Amazon in our guest bathroom. It is a very simple affair with 2 buttons and we like it a lot (the wife really loves it) - so I did not realize just how many functions there are on this TOTO. I guess I will find time to RTFM this weekend...
 
I am sticking with plain old toilet.
Outside basically done. Still working on painting. Getting another deck repair bid. Looks like inside stuff can start Monday. I will be getting yard prepped ready for new plants.
 
Dug out my three miniature roses. Tops only grow about a foot tall but roots keep growing. Having carried them all the way from Portland in 1990 I want to keep them. Also dug up some cactus and a section of artichoke. Shoveled compost into a sack and tied top. I don't want all the little critters that live in compost getting loose in my car. Toting all to new house tomorrow.
 
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Roof is done. They said they found some problems and will do supplemental inspection tomorrow. I hope nothing too horrible. I might have to pick and choose most crucial and put off others. Get cheaper draperies. Maybe fewer colors. I wish I had more handy woman skills. I can do garden but putting in flooring and fixing plumbing is beyond me.
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My roof was a total disaster when I bought our house. We made the seller provide a brand new 40 year roof with new flashing and chimney covers.
 
I will post pictures when all is done.
It's going to be colorful. Kitchen/dining/living room all continuous will be turquoise. Library red. Exercise room and bathroom peach. Lucia's room and laundry room emerald green. Our bedroom has fake wood paneling so won't be painted. There will be colorful ornaments.
 
This afghan will go in living room. I worked on it off and on between projects. It's made of bits and pieces of leftover yarn, with a pattern I made up as I went along.IMG_20220307_165938.jpg
 

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This afghan will go in living room. I worked on it off and on between projects. It's made of bits and pieces of leftover yarn, with a pattern I made up as I went along.View attachment 45889
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Showed this to my wife and she thought it was awesome. She makes quilts and afgans and donates them to senior centers, nursing homes or anyone that needs one.
 
What a day. Got up early and went to store for few necessities. Then to new house to drop off paint for exterior painting and a new roll of toilet paper. Then to Michael's to exchange picture frame that was wrong size. Then Goodwill to drop off suitcase I no longer use full of clothes I no longer wear. Also wanted to donate microwave previous owner left behind since I have a new one but they don't accept microwaves even though it works. I am taking a dead microwave to household hazardous waste drop off Thursday along with paint and other stuff so will add this one. Then went to nursery. Had to change plans; I wanted bamboo but price is insane. They don't have right kind of lemon so that will wait. Got four roses, two flowering maple, some herbs, annuals, raspberry cane, dwarf apple tree, gladioli and seeds and some other stuff I can't remember because I am so tired. Then to Walgreen's to pick up prescription. Quick lunch at home, tomorrow is trash day so after washing dishes took out my bins and also my neighbor's because she is out of town and I told her I'd take care of it. Back to new house to drop off plants. Then tried three stores for stovetop/oven. First one has closed down. Second had stove but not oven. Third had oven but not stove. Then got text from contractor that oven in the oven in the house is actually gas and maybe stove as well. He will do some checking. I haven't cooked with gas in decades. Then home. Made tea and put on pajamas and realized I left two herbs in car because pots they are in are too small and they need repotting. So put shoes back on and got them out of the car. Tomorrow I need to buy 48 hinges and then go plant everything I bought today.

I am absolutely beat.
 
crandc said:
After this day felt justified in mixing a hot toddy. Boiling water, brandy, honey and lemon.

Will see if I can take section of bamboo and salvia from current garden.

Oh, my feet.
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Haven't heard those word in decades. Hot Toddy
My granddad used to make those whenever he got a cold, I even talked him into giving me one when I was about 15, smelled so good and taste better.
Thanks for jarring my memory. May have to make one now as struggling with allergies.
 
  1. Replace 1977 tile roof and repair any water damage caused by leaks. Hoping and praying that the current condition doesn't effect the appraisal or closing.
  2. Plumbing issues. Snake some pipe, repair a few leaks, check for proper venting and seals.
  3. Basement - TBD
That should eat through the majority of my remodel fund, so we'll start replacing the garbage t-111 siding wall by wall out of pocket. Luckily the interior only needs minor cosmetic updates.
 
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Shaboid said:
  1. Replace 1977 tile roof and repair any water damage caused by leaks. Hoping and praying that the current condition doesn't effect the appraisal or closing.
  2. Plumbing issues. Snake some pipe, repair a few leaks, check for proper venting and seals.
  3. Basement - TBD
That should eat through the majority of my remodel fund, so we'll start replacing the garbage t-111 siding wall by wall out of pocket. Luckily the interior only needs minor cosmetic updates.
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A few leaks? Where in the hell do you live?
 
Lanny said:
A few leaks? Where in the hell do you live?
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I can send you over the 87 page inspection report if you'd like haha I'm pretty sure the leaks are because of the vent seals on the 45 year old tile roof, but we will know more once we get keys.

But to answer your question, this house is in the West Salem hills. We are going for the "worst house in an amazing neighborhood" purchase.
 
While crew was painting, I was in front yard planting. Contractor came over and said something like rainbow colored house and all these flowers, was I a flower child back in the day? I told him I like rainbows and got a rainbow welcome mat.

He didn't get it.
 
crandc said:
While crew was painting, I was in front yard planting. Contractor came over and said something like rainbow colored house and all these flowers, was I a flower child back in the day? I told him I like rainbows and got a rainbow welcome mat.

He didn't get it.
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Ignorance is bliss to some, I guess?

I don't think I've ever told this story on here, but I think now is a good time.

I grew up with 4 brothers in a small Oregon town. When I was 26 and after attending OSU (say what you will about their diversity) I was looking for a new living situation and a coworker had just begun renting a large house and had an extra room in Portland. The living situation was unique. It was:
  • her, and her girlfriend
  • Her girlfriends sister, and her girlfriend
  • 3 other girls
I had only met them a couple of times socially, but knew they were great people. I immediately said yes and I think that decision had a major impact on my perspective as I grew into adulthood. Was it uncomfortable at times? Sure! But as a kid growing up without a sister, I'm glad I did. Those women had a major impact on me. I would not be who I am today if it weren't for those women.

Maybe this wasn't the right thread for it, but your comment made me think about how important it is to accept what you don't know. If you want to understand a different perspective, jump in feet first!

Alright, I'm running on 3 hours of sleep today, enough outta me!
 
Shaboid said:
Ignorance is bliss to some, I guess?

I don't think I've ever told this story on here, but I think now is a good time.

I grew up with 4 brothers in a small Oregon town. When I was 26 and after attending OSU (say what you will about their diversity) I was looking for a new living situation and a coworker had just begun renting a large house and had an extra room in Portland. The living situation was unique. It was:
  • her, and her girlfriend
  • Her girlfriends sister, and her girlfriend
  • 3 other girls
I had only met them a couple of times socially, but knew they were great people. I immediately said yes and I think that decision had a major impact on my perspective as I grew into adulthood. Was it uncomfortable at times? Sure! But as a kid growing up without a sister, I'm glad I did. Those women had a major impact on me. I would not be who I am today if it weren't for those women.

Maybe this wasn't the right thread for it, but your comment made me think about how important it is to accept what you don't know. If you want to understand a different perspective, jump in feet first!

Alright, I'm running on 3 hours of sleep today, enough outta me!
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That's cool, thanks for sharing that.
 
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