compactelectra
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Shower Enclosure
Was installed.
Was installed.
Tarantula Arms Is Getting A Facelift
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compactelectra
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Can't Use It
Until Friday.
Sorry about the spelling the installer does better with installations than with spelling.
Until Friday.
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Fred:
The shower looks great! Very sleek and understated. Things have come a long, LONG way, haven't they?
I'm sure you'll be grateful to have the use of the shower on Friday. I'm guessing you're using one of the other bathrooms for the moment and won't have to resort to dousing yourself in Hai Karate! ;-)
The shower looks great! Very sleek and understated. Things have come a long, LONG way, haven't they?
I'm sure you'll be grateful to have the use of the shower on Friday. I'm guessing you're using one of the other bathrooms for the moment and won't have to resort to dousing yourself in Hai Karate! ;-)
compactelectra
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More Progress Shots
Well, since the gathering is over, I can show some more progress. The boys helped me hang artwork and do some rearranging. Thanks guys. Everyone tried out the new shower and loved it. Unfortunately, the shower enclosure folks are going to have to some back and adjust the door. It is leaking fairly badly from under the door. With all that water flow is it any wonder? Drain works fine. Hopefully it will be a minor adjustment of the gasket but they will have to fix it. Here is the shower done.
Well, since the gathering is over, I can show some more progress. The boys helped me hang artwork and do some rearranging. Thanks guys. Everyone tried out the new shower and loved it. Unfortunately, the shower enclosure folks are going to have to some back and adjust the door. It is leaking fairly badly from under the door. With all that water flow is it any wonder? Drain works fine. Hopefully it will be a minor adjustment of the gasket but they will have to fix it. Here is the shower done.
compactelectra
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Tub Area
Is almost complete. Just ordered a Hunter Douglas blind for that window. It will be remote controlled so I don't have to climb into the tub to close it.
Is almost complete. Just ordered a Hunter Douglas blind for that window. It will be remote controlled so I don't have to climb into the tub to close it.
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The Room
Is far from complete. The cabinets should be coming in this week. Those get installed then the granite guys come to measure the top. Back to install the top, then the mirrors get installed. We're almost there.
Is far from complete. The cabinets should be coming in this week. Those get installed then the granite guys come to measure the top. Back to install the top, then the mirrors get installed. We're almost there.
compactelectra
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The Den
Is almost done. Just need some new lamps.
Is almost done. Just need some new lamps.
danemodsandy
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That Bathroom....
....Is an amazing advance over its former "look."
By the time it's due for another remodel, you're going to have to do this to make it any better!
....Is an amazing advance over its former "look."
By the time it's due for another remodel, you're going to have to do this to make it any better!
Looks good Fred. I know I am being nitpicky but are you going to be changing the door hardware i.e. handle, hinges to match the finish of the new taps? I know I just finished changing all the taps, towel holders, cabinet hinges, pulls, etc. in my bathroom and didn't even think about changing the door hinges and handle until after the fact. If I change them however, then that would just snow ball and I would have to start changing the all the doors in the hallway, etc. so I have elected to leave them as is.
Gary
Gary
Fred it looks great, love the bathroom, and the tile work.
compactelectra
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Yep
As we go through each bathroom, I have been changing the door hardware to match the fixtures. Not the hinges though. Don't see much of them. But the door handles have to go.
As we go through each bathroom, I have been changing the door hardware to match the fixtures. Not the hinges though. Don't see much of them. But the door handles have to go.
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It's all
beautiful....I'm so jealous!! It's also reassuring to know that the work was done correctly.
It's probably a good think that I don't live in a home that beautiful. If I did, I would probably be 10 x more OCD than I am now!
beautiful....I'm so jealous!! It's also reassuring to know that the work was done correctly.
It's probably a good think that I don't live in a home that beautiful. If I did, I would probably be 10 x more OCD than I am now!
compactelectra
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OK
Some more progress - cabinets are in. They measured for the granite counter tops which will be installed on Tuesday with new sinks and hardware.
Some more progress - cabinets are in. They measured for the granite counter tops which will be installed on Tuesday with new sinks and hardware.
compactelectra
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Amazingly
The thing I am most excited about is having the KitchenAid KDS-17 back in again. This has to be the classiest dishwasher of all time. Still working and doing a beautiful job after 40 years of service. Cleans like the day she was put in in the 70's. Use both the Daily Use and Party Cycles!
Thanks Greg and Robert!
The thing I am most excited about is having the KitchenAid KDS-17 back in again. This has to be the classiest dishwasher of all time. Still working and doing a beautiful job after 40 years of service. Cleans like the day she was put in in the 70's. Use both the Daily Use and Party Cycles!
compactelectra
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A Shot
Of the installation team.
Of the installation team.
compactelectra
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It Is
A beautiful fall day here in St. Charles. The colors are at their peak. As I have always said. I love all the seasons. They each have their charm.
A beautiful fall day here in St. Charles. The colors are at their peak. As I have always said. I love all the seasons. They each have their charm.
compactelectra
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Since I Am Going To Be Firmly Encsonsed
At Tarantula Arms - I will probably have to have the Maytag 906s moved back up to the laundry room.
At Tarantula Arms - I will probably have to have the Maytag 906s moved back up to the laundry room.
compactelectra
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Of Course
I'll have to have Dan The Man come back and put them into tip-top shape! Only Terry had the <span>Chutzpah to ask him to pose for a picture.</span>
I'll have to have Dan The Man come back and put them into tip-top shape! Only Terry had the <span>Chutzpah to ask him to pose for a picture.</span>
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The Home Stretch!
Fred:
As exciting and fascinating as all this has been, I know you're going to be glad when it's all done and there are no more installations to worry about. It has come a LOOOOOOOOOOONG way. I'll be interested to see the cabinets with mirrors, countertops and hardware. All that change just to get drawers in the middle - wow.
I didn't realize you weren't using the 906s at present. Now THAT is deprivation! Get Dan over on the double and get those babies back in business!
Fred:
As exciting and fascinating as all this has been, I know you're going to be glad when it's all done and there are no more installations to worry about. It has come a LOOOOOOOOOOONG way. I'll be interested to see the cabinets with mirrors, countertops and hardware. All that change just to get drawers in the middle - wow.
I didn't realize you weren't using the 906s at present. Now THAT is deprivation! Get Dan over on the double and get those babies back in business!
Fred!
I didn't want to miss an opportunity to compliment you on such a great job! Things have been a little 'hectic' around HERE. That's like saying The Titanic was just a little 'boat ride'.
Really, you took an already beautiful house and brought it up to date bigtime. I'm so glad you didn't have to endure the pains of renovations that I did. Many years of fun, health, and happiness in your beautiful home.
john
I didn't want to miss an opportunity to compliment you on such a great job! Things have been a little 'hectic' around HERE. That's like saying The Titanic was just a little 'boat ride'.
Really, you took an already beautiful house and brought it up to date bigtime. I'm so glad you didn't have to endure the pains of renovations that I did. Many years of fun, health, and happiness in your beautiful home.
john
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Thanks John
Indeed - I am lucky to have such a great contractor. He focuses on the job at hand and takes pride in his work. Part of that is having a sixth sense and the patience to find the right one. Having been through this before and having had a father in the building trades helps. They came to fix the shower door and it looks like they did. No leaking. He'll have to adjust the shower valves - they are a bit tight. The granite countertop went in today. I am very pleased. Notice how he perfectly matched up the top of the tile with the top of the granite backsplash. I am very happy with the cabinets. That is another thing that presented a combination of 1,000 choices. The wood, the color, the mitering, joining and finishing. You go through it with your fingers crossed that it will turn out all right. Seems to have turned out fine.
They come to put in the finish plumbing tomorrow then fit the mirrors. Finishing touches will be the door handles, right color towels and switch plates. We're almost there!
Next week the whole second floor gets ripped up to install new carpeting. If you can believe it, I am having a blast!
Indeed - I am lucky to have such a great contractor. He focuses on the job at hand and takes pride in his work. Part of that is having a sixth sense and the patience to find the right one. Having been through this before and having had a father in the building trades helps. They came to fix the shower door and it looks like they did. No leaking. He'll have to adjust the shower valves - they are a bit tight. The granite countertop went in today. I am very pleased. Notice how he perfectly matched up the top of the tile with the top of the granite backsplash. I am very happy with the cabinets. That is another thing that presented a combination of 1,000 choices. The wood, the color, the mitering, joining and finishing. You go through it with your fingers crossed that it will turn out all right. Seems to have turned out fine.
They come to put in the finish plumbing tomorrow then fit the mirrors. Finishing touches will be the door handles, right color towels and switch plates. We're almost there!
Next week the whole second floor gets ripped up to install new carpeting. If you can believe it, I am having a blast!
compactelectra
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YIKES!!!!
Well the carpet installers are here today and tomorrow. The whole second floor and stairs are being recarpeted as well as my office. I spent the weekend clearing the decks. This is much worse than the bathroom remodels. At least it is limited to two days. We are now at the worst. Living room is being used as the carpet storage area.
Well the carpet installers are here today and tomorrow. The whole second floor and stairs are being recarpeted as well as my office. I spent the weekend clearing the decks. This is much worse than the bathroom remodels. At least it is limited to two days. We are now at the worst. Living room is being used as the carpet storage area.
compactelectra
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The Platform Bed
In the Watrous suite was dismantled and is being stored in the hallway. The installer said he never saw a bed like that. He probably never will. Definitely one of a kind custom built. May have to think about reupholstering that with drapes to match!
In the Watrous suite was dismantled and is being stored in the hallway. The installer said he never saw a bed like that. He probably never will. Definitely one of a kind custom built. May have to think about reupholstering that with drapes to match!
compactelectra
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Helen's Dresser
Up-ended in the hallway. I can just imagine the wigs, tube tops and other accessories all a jumble in the drawers.
Up-ended in the hallway. I can just imagine the wigs, tube tops and other accessories all a jumble in the drawers.
compactelectra
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The Sewing Room
In progress. At least you can get a hint of the new carpeting. An oatmeal colored berber. We're almost there.
In progress. At least you can get a hint of the new carpeting. An oatmeal colored berber. We're almost there.
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The Sewing Room:
Looks scrumptious!
What kind of machine lurks inside that impressive cabinet?
I have a Singer Touch-Tronic 2001 in the TOL Flip 'n Sew cabinet, and it's very, very nice, but the cabinet is only four feet wide closed. Yours is HUGE.
I can't wait to see completed Mawster Bawth photos.
Looks scrumptious!
What kind of machine lurks inside that impressive cabinet?
I have a Singer Touch-Tronic 2001 in the TOL Flip 'n Sew cabinet, and it's very, very nice, but the cabinet is only four feet wide closed. Yours is HUGE.
I can't wait to see completed Mawster Bawth photos.
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Since You Showed Me Yours....
....I'll show you mine!
This is not my current Flip 'n Sew cabinet, but it's identical. This is the one I had in Atlanta; I had to give it up to move here. I felt very fortunate to have the same cabinet turn up here!
The double doors open, the machine flips up, and the sewing surface converts for flatbed or free-arm sewing with just a flick of the wrist.
....I'll show you mine!
This is not my current Flip 'n Sew cabinet, but it's identical. This is the one I had in Atlanta; I had to give it up to move here. I felt very fortunate to have the same cabinet turn up here!
The double doors open, the machine flips up, and the sewing surface converts for flatbed or free-arm sewing with just a flick of the wrist.
compactelectra
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Sandy
That cabinet actually holds two machines. Both modern Pfaffs. I also have some vintage Singers including a 500a Rocketeer in its own cabinet. Opens to make an impressive work surface. The machines drop at the touch of a button. Koala.
That cabinet actually holds two machines. Both modern Pfaffs. I also have some vintage Singers including a 500a Rocketeer in its own cabinet. Opens to make an impressive work surface. The machines drop at the touch of a button. Koala.
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Cabinet Open:
This is the Flip 'n Sew cabinet open, and the flip-top set for free-arm sewing. Decent working room. This was the top-of-the-line cabinet Singer had at the time.
The kee-cat is my sweet little departed boy Tony, who left us last March and whom I miss every day. I have a new cat friend named Marty now. Marty likes the sewing machine too.
This is the Flip 'n Sew cabinet open, and the flip-top set for free-arm sewing. Decent working room. This was the top-of-the-line cabinet Singer had at the time.
The kee-cat is my sweet little departed boy Tony, who left us last March and whom I miss every day. I have a new cat friend named Marty now. Marty likes the sewing machine too.
