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[jaffles]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

You’re making connections all over the place. Haha! Now you know a cabinet maker…..

Haha my name is not Bob but perhaps it should be Bob. I widened the fridge cavity yesterday and firmed up the oven cabinmate in readiness for the sparky today.

The kitchen guy said no way to my wants, just put in a new kitchen he says. I said all I need is move this hear, move that there and a few new carcasses and doors. Kitchen guy rolls his eyes and said where do I find your door infills...that's like second hand vj wall paneling of 50 years ago.

Well a quick measure and google search and there it is brand new by the meter for $11.70. I moved my own cabinmates and reckon for <5k I'll have what's required to finish the kitchen with new bench tops. Ol mate, and that's fine, wanted to tap me 40K+ for a new kitchen. I'll paint this (my old trade) and put some new handles on and it will look and be modern and functional. Plus the flash new appliances I won't know myself.

Brickies wrapped up today. Liking the new feel to the house. Even better the bricky knows a renderer, one that worked on the bricky house. Perfect.

[Sedan_Clan]

The appliance install has begun….


Edit: It’s done, but not without issue. Always an issue.

[unluky]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

The appliance install has begun….


Edit: It’s done, but not without issue. Always an issue.

I'm sure it is frustrating - but looks great from my end!

[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

The appliance install has begun….


Edit: It’s done, but not without issue. Always an issue.

What's happening underneath the Blackstone - looks like maybe it doesn't overhang as much as they thought?

You're getting closer and closer! Even though some days feels like one step forward and then two steps back, you'll get there.

I did have another question which I'm curious whether its the camera or instead a feature of the rock itself - the wall behind the countertop (and even the facings on the grill area as well as they are of the same material) - they appear to have random lines (mostly vertical / diagonal) that run through the wall (not referring to the horizontal texture lines that are on the wall). Is that the camera or is that just how the material comes?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

What's happening underneath the Blackstone - looks like maybe it doesn't overhang as much as they thought?

You're getting closer and closer! Even though some days feels like one step forward and then two steps back, you'll get there.

I did have another question which I'm curious whether its the camera or instead a feature of the rock itself - the wall behind the countertop (and even the facings on the grill area as well as they are of the same material) - they appear to have random lines (mostly vertical / diagonal) that run through the wall (not referring to the horizontal texture lines that are on the wall). Is that the camera or is that just how the material comes?

The area under the Blackstone is one of the issues. The contractors didn’t size the opening correctly and will likely have to remove the tile in that section, adjust the measurements, and then re-tile that section. The tile has random white lines that are part of the design. It’s in the same tile family as what I used on the raised bond beam around the pool, only the raised bond beam tile has a smooth face rather than textured.

[jaffles]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

The appliance install has begun….

Now your going to have to explain to me what are 2 BBQs are for, and what do all those silver doors do. I'm starting to think you are a 2 oven, 2 bbq kind of guy. So there must be 2 fridges somewhere?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by jaffles

Now your going to have to explain to me what are 2 BBQs are for, and what do all those silver doors do. I'm starting to think you are a 2 oven, 2 bbq kind of guy. So there must be 2 fridges somewhere?

Have you never seen typical American outdoor kitchen setups??? These setups are pretty standard fare here. I recognize it’s likely not a thing in your country.

To your inquiry….

…One is a gas bbq grill and the other is a Blackstone, which is a large electric griddle used to prepare food (..e.g. pancakes, eggs, bacon, sautéed veggies, smash burgers, etc.). Both have their place and use case. The two doors under the grill allow access to the gas line/shutoff switch. The section next to that is a pull out trash can receptacle (..when fully pulled out, it allows access to the refrigerator shutoff switch as well). Next to that is the glass door refrigerator (obviously). Next to that are two storage drawers for grill utensils, and the door next to that allows access to the outlet the Blackstone is plugged into.

Many setups have a gas grill, a smoker AND a Blackstone or pizza oven. I don’t smoke meat, so a Big Green Egg or a Kamado Joe weren’t of interest to me, nor was a pizza oven since I don’t make homemade pizzas.

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Have you never seen typical American outdoor kitchen setups???

It must be nice to live in a part of the country where one can leave the safety of their home for more than 15 seconds without being eaten alive by bugs.....

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

It must be nice to live in a part of the country where one can leave the safety of their home for more than 15 seconds without being eaten alive by bugs.....

We have just traded bugs for home invasion robberies. Consider yourself lucky!

[jaffles]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Have you never seen typical American outdoor kitchen setups???

hahaha contrary to Americans thinking you are the center of the world, for most of the planet we have little idea or interest in what you lot get up too. Unless its fuel prices that are well on their way to doubling in 30 days from some guys ego rocking the world.

Down under I guess that type of outdoor kitchen it catching on in high end housing. Most of us just have a BBQ with 50/50 split plat and grill.

Your set up looks good and will smell better me thinks.

[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

We have just traded bugs for home invasion robberies. Consider yourself lucky!

Canada ain't so bad is what I'm thinking. I don't have too many bugs near me (I mean some, but I also have a screened in area) and not too many home invasions. Rocking the middle ground / sweet spot I am.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

Canada ain't so bad is what I'm thinking. I don't have too many bugs near me (I mean some, but I also have a screened in area) and not too many home invasions. Rocking the middle ground / sweet spot I am.

I considered the screened main patio, but the bugs aren’t too bad in Nevada. It gets way too hot for some insect types to survive.

[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I don’t smoke meat, so a Big Green Egg or a Kamado Joe weren’t of interest to me, nor was a pizza oven since I don’t make homemade pizzas.

Off topic, but why don't you smoke meat? Is it a health thing? I presume you have tried smoked ribs, smoked wings, etc so the decision not to smoke meat is an informed one, but curious why.

I probably use the smoker more than the BBQ in the summer. But I BBQ in the winter exclusively, never smoke.

Though as of a few weeks ago I told my wife I was done BBQ'ing this winter until the snow melts, I have no patience for cutting another path to the BBQ (which I did do this winter, but it just gets snowed in), so until the snow goes, the BBQ is done.

We've apparently had about 16 feet of snow this winter according to the tracker. Fortunately the snow blower keeps chugging along despite my piss poor (non existent) maintenance of it. I haven't even changed the oil in 10 years. Its bad, I know. Every summer I look at it and think - yeah, I'm going to change the oil, maybe replace the spark plugs just because, but I never ever do. And then winter hits and I play the game of "will it make it through this season" again.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

Off topic, but why don't you smoke meat? Is it a health thing? I presume you have tried smoked ribs, smoked wings, etc so the decision not to smoke meat is an informed one, but curious why.

I probably use the smoker more than the BBQ in the summer. But I BBQ in the winter exclusively, never smoke.

Though as of a few weeks ago I told my wife I was done BBQ'ing this winter until the snow melts, I have no patience for cutting another path to the BBQ (which I did do this winter, but it just gets snowed in), so until the snow goes, the BBQ is done.

We've apparently had about 16 feet of snow this winter according to the tracker. Fortunately the snow blower keeps chugging along despite my piss poor (non existent) maintenance of it. I haven't even changed the oil in 10 years. Its bad, I know. Every summer I look at it and think - yeah, I'm going to change the oil, maybe replace the spark plugs just because, but I never ever do. And then winter hits and I play the game of "will it make it through this season" again.

Oh don’t get me wrong, I love smoked meat (…when somebody else smokes it). For me it is more of a time/enjoyment thing. I don’t enjoy cooking that much, and I would much rather relax working on the car or the bike. 🤣I admittedly will have to step up my BBQ game as it is. At some point I may get a black egg ceramic smoker if the lady demands smoked meat.

[Sedan_Clan]

I’m a huge Restoration Hardware fan and have a number of their furniture pieces. For the side patio - where we have a separate fire table - we plan to put two chairs. Which of these two designs do you like more?

[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I’m a huge Restoration Hardware fan and have a number of their furniture pieces. For the side patio - where we have a separate fire table - we plan to put two chairs. Which of these two designs do you like more?

I like the chunkier look of #1 better (arms and back - just looks more solid / expensive), but both are good (and fairly similar).

[Mech Spec]

Definitely number 1 would be my choice.

RH is tough for me, yes it is quality but they definitely bend you over on the value proposition for some things.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

I like the chunkier look of #1 better (arms and back - just looks more solid / expensive), but both are good (and fairly similar).

Originally Posted by Mech Spec

Definitely number 1 would be my choice.

RH is tough for me, yes it is quality but they definitely bend you over on the value proposition for some things.

Appreciate the feedback fellas. I prefer the design of #1 as well.

RH was tough for me too. I’ve utilized the other avenues like Crate & Barrel, PotteryBarn, Bassett, ROVE, Saatva, etc…..basically all of the typical go-to’s for good quality furniture….but come back to RH for the style and the warranty. Some stuff is truly too expensive for what you get.

[jaffles]

Do those arm rest look a little thin for a relaxing type chair?

[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Appreciate the feedback fellas. I prefer the design of #1 as well.

RH was tough for me too. I’ve utilized the other avenues like Crate & Barrel, PotteryBarn, Bassett, ROVE, Saatva, etc…..basically all of the typical go-to’s for good quality furniture….but come back to RH for the style and the warranty. Some stuff is truly too expensive for what you get.

It may surprise you but I've actually found it to be similar price to slightly cheaper (and far better quality) by hiring a custom woodworking shop to do the work than going to the big box stores you mentioned. Have you investigated that?

We've gotten our dining room table and chairs, coffee table, all bedroom furniture including the bed, multiple desks, floating shelves, built in bookcases - all of them were done custom. And often, we've either just described what we wanted or better yet, we send them a picture of something we found that we like and they just copy it.

Its fantastic. I don't know the last time we bought a piece of furniture from a store honestly.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by jaffles

Do those arm rest look a little thin for a relaxing type chair?

Sometimes the design(s) can be deceiving. I’ve sat on/in things that looked comfortable, but ended up being very uncomfortable…and vice versa. I will try to go to the RH in Summerlin, NV and sit in both chairs (…assuming they have both chairs on display).

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

It may surprise you but I've actually found it to be similar price to slightly cheaper (and far better quality) by hiring a custom woodworking shop to do the work than going to the big box stores you mentioned. Have you investigated that?

We've gotten our dining room table and chairs, coffee table, all bedroom furniture including the bed, multiple desks, floating shelves, built in bookcases - all of them were done custom. And often, we've either just described what we wanted or better yet, we send them a picture of something we found that we like and they just copy it.

Its fantastic. I don't know the last time we bought a piece of furniture from a store honestly.

I’ve never gone the custom route, but my lady has in the past. She needed a ridiculously large dinner table for her prior home, so she commissioned an Amish furniture company in Wisconsin - her home state - to make the table out of dark maple wood. It looked fantastic! ….but it was 140” long.

Here are a few pictures of that table - which looks oddly small in the photos, but it was big - and the prior house…

[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Sometimes the design(s) can be deceiving. I’ve sat on/in things that looked comfortable, but ended up being very uncomfortable…and vice versa. I will try to go to the RH in Summerlin, NV and sit in both chairs (…assuming they have both chairs on display).




I’ve never gone the custom route, but my lady has in the past. She needed a ridiculously large dinner table for her prior home, so she commissioned an Amish furniture company in Wisconsin - her home state - to make the table out of dark maple wood. It looked fantastic! ….but it was 140” long.

Here are a few pictures of that table - which looks oddly small in the photos, but it was big - and the prior house…

Ask her what she paid vs what it would cost to buy - bet it was cheaper to make. Consider it sir. You might be very happy with the outcome and cheaper to boot!