tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post112563204220132174..comments2023-09-08T06:18:59.748-04:00Comments on Kat's blog: kitchen gettin' there!!kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125979204635144262005-09-06T00:00:00.000-04:002005-09-06T00:00:00.000-04:00totally agree with you Linds. heh heh spacious ...totally agree with you Linds. <BR/>heh heh spacious and they don't smell weird!!! LOL!!!!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125894887725449722005-09-05T00:34:00.000-04:002005-09-05T00:34:00.000-04:00yeah, i think so too, Kev. Older homes do have cha...yeah, i think so too, Kev. Older homes do have character. they are usually plaster construction. . (interior walls are plaster not drywall), their joists and load bearing walls are very soldily built compared to new construction, i've seen both and the difference is obvious. Back in the day workers took more time, used better materials and i think took more pride in their work. <BR/><BR/>oh well, i'm sure that there must be some well built new homes out there! I shouldn't generalize.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125885619954580722005-09-04T22:00:00.000-04:002005-09-04T22:00:00.000-04:00:)Old houses and even 55 year old houses are cool ...:)<BR/>Old houses and even 55 year old houses are cool because they have character and charm. New houses often seem to have been built using a cookie cutter... many look the same. Older houses have usually been remoddeled at least once which also contributes to who they are. <BR/><BR/>The pictures should be great to see. :)<BR/><BR/>~KevKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923123962616601098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125816504269486242005-09-04T02:48:00.000-04:002005-09-04T02:48:00.000-04:00hey, thanx Dale! I can't wait to finish this task...hey, thanx Dale! I can't wait to finish this task! its been big and there hasn't even been any demo. . just reno. . sometimes i think demo would be quicker!!! but much more $$ <BR/><BR/>I think its wonderful that you live in a long time family farm house!!! how cool is that? I love old homes. Mine isn't old - its only about 55 years old. . its just a baby compared to yours!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125729179893384352005-09-03T02:32:00.000-04:002005-09-03T02:32:00.000-04:00Kat said "...forget about that! there ain't nothin...<I>Kat said "...forget about that! there ain't nothing level in an older home!!!"</I><BR/><BR/>Wow, don't I know it! I own and live in an old farmhouse that has been in my family since it was built 140+ years ago. There is NOTHING level or square in this house anymore. Everything I do must be uniquely "crafted" to fit or work where I want it. UGH!<BR/><BR/>But it has sentimental value to me so I can't complain too much. It will look very nice again some day when I can finally afford to renovate all of it.<BR/><BR/>Have fun finishing up the kitchen Kat! Can't wait for the pics!Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536443793204580425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125718120019738042005-09-02T23:28:00.000-04:002005-09-02T23:28:00.000-04:00the dustpan is clear plastic!!! and yes, it clips...the dustpan is clear plastic!!! and yes, it clips onto the broom. The dustpan seems better than that other weird one! You'll have to inspect it!<BR/><BR/>Thanx, Tracy!!! I'm very excited. I contacted a company today in Mitchell that resurfaces your existing counter top. They work with concrete. .yes that sounds bizarre - but you should see their website! their work is GORGEOUS. They make a thin-set cast of the material that fits right on top of your counter. That way you need not demolish. . You simply refurbish what you've got. Apparently it can withstand heat up to 450 degrees F! It holds up to anything else you could possibly do to it. So, I'm also thinking of doing that. . cuz my counter, though in very good shape, is hopelessly dated!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125714066031925812005-09-02T22:21:00.000-04:002005-09-02T22:21:00.000-04:00This IS quite exciting. I am also looking forward...This IS quite exciting. I am also looking forward to seeing pictures!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081234423925258918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125712011188775442005-09-02T21:46:00.000-04:002005-09-02T21:46:00.000-04:00Linds, you are perfectly poised to see all the tre...Linds, you are perfectly poised to see all the trends, all the decor. I bet that's kinda fun, eh?! <BR/><BR/>You'll never guess what I got 2nite? You know how crappy my broom and dustpan set is? Well, I bought a chrome-handled angle broom with a clear dustpan!!!! Your sister mocked me silly!<BR/>I don't care. I also got a really nice metal trivet set - very classy - clear glass inset in the centre - $3.67 for 2 big ones! (regular $15.00!!!) We ordered the copper tile and the slate-look flooring 2nite! The tile will take 7 - 10 business days to come in. . the flooring will be 14.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125684945736407372005-09-02T14:15:00.000-04:002005-09-02T14:15:00.000-04:00yay Dee! flying out soon!!! i am so proud of you...yay Dee! flying out soon!!! i am so proud of you, girl! <BR/><BR/>I hope you can still blog while you're there?! <BR/><BR/>Krista. . that's so cool that you guys hung in there and waited and then got that bench ON SALE!! isn't that a great feeling?! <BR/><BR/>This FibreFloor is cool stuff. Comes in 3 grades. . we're getting the top grade cuz it'll stand up the best of course. The pattern i've chosen is a stone pattern, slate gray with some nuances of other 'earth tones' kinda in there. . it looks beautiful. Ceramic tile, slate flooring is tough to work with. . your subfloor must be perfect. . no squeaks, squawks, non-level portions, otherwise your tiles may crack and shift. . forget about that! there ain't nothing level in an older home!!! most things are wonky. . this way you get the look of slate, without the fuss. <BR/><BR/>I would love for you and Sherri to come for a visit!! Perhaps it would be nicer when its complete? Give us a couple of weeks. Hopefully there isn't a huge lead time for the ordered stuff? <BR/><BR/>kkathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125681061602149642005-09-02T13:11:00.000-04:002005-09-02T13:11:00.000-04:00I've never heard of FibreFloor?! This sounds like...I've never heard of FibreFloor?! This sounds like pretty incredible stuff! I love it when the stuff you want goes on sale!<BR/><BR/>Bob wanted this work bench from CT - $130. We held off because there were other, more pressing things that we had to put money into...last week they put it on sale for $59!!! SCORE!!! Love that! :)<BR/><BR/>I think I might have to join Sherri and pay you a little visit to check out this ultra-modern gourmet kitchen spectacular!<BR/><BR/>KKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060835928595039491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125675658099880792005-09-02T11:40:00.000-04:002005-09-02T11:40:00.000-04:00I leave for Vancouver on Wednesday. On a flight wi...I leave for Vancouver on Wednesday. On a flight with 3 other terror's so that'll be fun. Started packing up some stuff this morning...sheesh...I've got too much!! ;)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565136847566062186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125672558613133812005-09-02T10:49:00.000-04:002005-09-02T10:49:00.000-04:00thanx, guys! its already so radically different. ...thanx, guys! its already so radically different. <BR/><BR/>i feel strange writing about something so 'trivial'in light of all that's going on in New Orleans, Biloxi, etc. . . I can only try to imagine. . how many others like us were excited about redoing stuff in their own homes? oh my. The pictures are disturbing. The newscasts are unbelievable. <BR/><BR/>anyway. . yeah.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125667724988567992005-09-02T09:28:00.000-04:002005-09-02T09:28:00.000-04:00I've gotta get over there ASAP!I've gotta get over there ASAP!Sherri Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697006305688007950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125647997338224302005-09-02T03:59:00.000-04:002005-09-02T03:59:00.000-04:00Oh your kitchen sounds like it is going to be so n...Oh your kitchen sounds like it is going to be so nice! Your hard work will definitely be worth it. <BR/>I know what it's like to redo a kitchen. It *IS* lots of work and $$, but it can look so much better. Brushed Nickel is super popular right now and looks great, so that sounds like a great choice. <BR/><BR/>I'm excited to see your pictures! <BR/><BR/>~KevKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923123962616601098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125636833469447502005-09-02T00:53:00.000-04:002005-09-02T00:53:00.000-04:00wow is right! big, big job. thanx hon. I'll def. ...wow is right! big, big job. thanx hon. I'll def. post pix of the finished project! When are you leaving for Vancouver?!!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786278167953612058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927999.post-1125632818184442082005-09-01T23:46:00.000-04:002005-09-01T23:46:00.000-04:00Wow! What an undertaking! I can't wait to see the ...Wow! What an undertaking! I can't wait to see the finished product - sounds fabby!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09565136847566062186noreply@blogger.com