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Things That Make Life Easier

Discussion in 'Home Improvement' started by Beth Gallagher, Sep 1, 2019.

  1. Hedi Mitchell

    Hedi Mitchell Supreme Member
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    I have one similar to that. It helps some but you have to be real careful not to hurt them.
     
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    wanting to get some under cabinet lights. .think some form of under cabinet lighting is nice.my site at Amazon would not post.:(
     
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    My Kitchenaid dishwasher is supposed to be installed tomorrow, "between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m."). :rolleyes: It is still showing a status of "ready to be picked up by installer" on Lowe's website so we'll see how this "pans" out. :D
     
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    KitchenAid dishwashers have always been top rated.
     
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    My last Kitchenaid lasted over 19 years so I think I got my money's worth from that one. I'm just wondering if/when the installer will actually show up.
     
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    Well, whadayaknow? The dishwasher installer called to confirm that he will be here between 11-2, so woohoo!! [​IMG] I will be sequestered upstairs until he leaves, so I need to go get some coffee and a snack.
     
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    Two Things make life eaiser for me. Assisted Living and the computer.
     
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    You really need to do this.

    I installed an exhaust system and undercabinet lights at both ends of the room, and they really make working in the kitchen so much better:

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    I installed a touch switch as you enter/exit the kitchen, and one by the stove where I do most of the prep work. (That's also my tile work ;))

    I installed the round "puck" ones with an individual halogen bulb in each. They are OK, but the sockets tend to be fragile and the bulbs are a pain to replace. I had to buy a backup set on Ebay. I would definitely go with LED. But no matter what style you get, you will really love them.
     
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    Nice job!!
     
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    Thanks, Lon.

    Here's the box for the exhaust system:
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    The exhaust fan (650 cfm) is mounted on the roof, so it's a real quiet system:
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    That was a "high pucker factor." I do not like cutting holes in roofs.

    It's a slick system. The front of the hood stays flush with the cabinet until you need the fan, then you extend the hood forward and the fan turns on:

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    great job! The lights i looked at were string lites,but yours are better. For now have other things to do moneywise...but soon hopefully
     
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    Not sure that this "makes my life easier," but I really am happy I found these. I'm sure many of you ladies know how annoying bedskirts can be, but they have been necessary for the "box springs" to be hidden when using a comforter to make a bed. When I got the robot vacuum cleaner for upstairs, I found that the cleaner "radar" interpreted the bedskirt as a solid wall and would not go under that bed unless I tucked the bedskirt up and out of the way.

    So I was searching for a solution and found these box spring covers on Amazon. They are a jersey type knit material and stretch to fit most box springs. I think they give a more updated look to the bed and I'm glad to get rid of the dust-catcher bedskirt. This is the spare room where my grandson usually sleeps when he visits, so he will probably like the new look.
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    These come in many colors but I chose the dark brown to go with the bed frame. Here's the link on Amazon; the cover is only $16. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HNB6MT4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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    Those look like they would be a lot easier to install than bedskirts, which are a pain to get straight & level.
     
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