I did some “local” research on appliances since I last wrote: induction cook tops come in several shapes and sizes. You really want to look at the watts on them as that will affect how quickly your water will boil! Several choices now: anything from portable, plug-in models to countertop models. They are the wave of the future-so watch for more models, for safeties sake if nothing else as I said last week that the burner must be covered 2/3 of the way before it will heat up. (A child throws a toy onto the burner and as long as it doesn’t cover the burner more than the 2/3, you will be good!)
We, my husband and I, are in the planning process for a big remodel at our house. He is an accountant and does not have much time until after April 15th to help with decisions, so it has fallen to me. Of course, I love it-the whole design process-but now have a budget to deal with. My spouse doesn’t get too deep into the design phase, so when he does voice his opinion I try to listen and incorporate it into the design. I am including some pictures of the “before”. The 32’ wall that runs down the center of the main floor will be removed, a couple of 4’ walls will be removed, an new shed roof over the entry will be added to the front, along with 2 columns. We also will add a gas fireplace, new kitchen, level out the sunken living room floor and move the back door over 3’ into the mud room. All of this will create a great “great room”! I will keep you updated…I am considering concrete, granite, copper, and/or paper countertops. The floors will be tile in the laundry & ½ bath for now, & laminate in the whole main great room with a couple of area rugs for “warmth”. (We have 2 boxers who are tough on floors.)
If you are considering a remodel, I recommend that you get more than 1 bid just to see if you’re in the ballpark. I would also look at some of each of the contractor’s past work, and make sure that all of the bids are comparing apples to apples. Just on a front entry door, my bids were $800 apart. Remember that the bidding will take a while; you are at the mercy of the contractors depending on the time of year. The other obstacle can be the permit process. In Great Falls it can take 2 to 3 weeks to get your permit.
Okay, here are a few BEFORE pics: I will keep you "posted" on the progress!
We, my husband and I, are in the planning process for a big remodel at our house. He is an accountant and does not have much time until after April 15th to help with decisions, so it has fallen to me. Of course, I love it-the whole design process-but now have a budget to deal with. My spouse doesn’t get too deep into the design phase, so when he does voice his opinion I try to listen and incorporate it into the design. I am including some pictures of the “before”. The 32’ wall that runs down the center of the main floor will be removed, a couple of 4’ walls will be removed, an new shed roof over the entry will be added to the front, along with 2 columns. We also will add a gas fireplace, new kitchen, level out the sunken living room floor and move the back door over 3’ into the mud room. All of this will create a great “great room”! I will keep you updated…I am considering concrete, granite, copper, and/or paper countertops. The floors will be tile in the laundry & ½ bath for now, & laminate in the whole main great room with a couple of area rugs for “warmth”. (We have 2 boxers who are tough on floors.)
If you are considering a remodel, I recommend that you get more than 1 bid just to see if you’re in the ballpark. I would also look at some of each of the contractor’s past work, and make sure that all of the bids are comparing apples to apples. Just on a front entry door, my bids were $800 apart. Remember that the bidding will take a while; you are at the mercy of the contractors depending on the time of year. The other obstacle can be the permit process. In Great Falls it can take 2 to 3 weeks to get your permit.
Okay, here are a few BEFORE pics: I will keep you "posted" on the progress!
DESIGN QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Neither good taste or wealth…can transform a house into a home, for a home does not consist in the quality of its architecture or décor, but in the quality of the lives that it expresses.” Philippa Tristam, Living Space
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