Another home question (rugs)
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@steve-miller That's a great idea to make finished rugs from blocks of carpet. I had no idea. Thanks so much.
I will look at FM for sure and estate sales (here they hire a crew and hold the on the decreased's lawn. I know that might sound strange but there's a high turnover rate in St. Pete and other cities for single family houses. They advertise and you can go on weekends.
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@mik Beautiful rug! Large too.
I'm not against it. I mean choosing a rug (only one) like that. I won't lie. I'd like to do it. I probably won't but if I do it will not be as large as yours and it won't come to the 5k price point.
'But as they said in one of the later Rocky movies, "Time...it's undefeated.".-- Mik
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@bernard The carpet I want is 100% wool with very, very low pile.
The deciding factor in my decision of place to buy ended up being the tile flooring.
Plastic is what it is but I've had enough.
I've lived here, in the Tropics, and in the NE. I want a floor that when cleaned is clean. It doesn't need plastic sealant. It's not outgassing chemicals. It's not absorbing dirt.
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@mik Beautiful rug! Large too.
I'm not against it. I mean choosing a rug (only one) like that. I won't lie. I'd like to do it. I probably won't but if I do it will not be as large as yours and it won't come to the 5k price point.
@mik Beautiful rug! Large too.
I'm not against it. I mean choosing a rug (only one) like that. I won't lie. I'd like to do it. I probably won't but if I do it will not be as large as yours and it won't come to the 5k price point.
Doesn’t need to get anywhere near that price these days. But I do recommend wool hand tufted. Feels better on the feet. The second one I posted comes in many colors and sizes.
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@mik Wool, hand tufted. Got it.
In terms of smaller rugs, I'll need a few.
I got lucky and washer/ dryer inside, new, included. I'll need one there. And the usual places.
It's open concept except it has a separate dining area. TBH, the sea of white tile is a little overwhelming.
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BTW, I'm still buying a vacuum cleaner, only because I could use it and I want one. I could make due with a broom but I want a canister vacuum, the attachments, and the dusting brush.
It's going to be another indulgence because I'll probably by a Sebo, and if not, then the cylindrical one with the optional happy face mask (most of you probably know it but I know @andyd does).
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The range has traditional electric burners. I'm sell it and getting a glass top.
The refrigerator is new. The dishwasher is new.
I'm indulging in two pieces of furniture.
A Shaker hand made (what else would it be) 60"x 30" desk. Just four simple legs like a farmhouse table. Nothing to get in your way. Huge work surface for my study.
A hand made mattress with organic materials, no flame retardants or other chemicals, and no latex of foam layer (wool instead).
2k, both.
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The range has traditional electric burners. I'm sell it and getting a glass top.
The refrigerator is new. The dishwasher is new.
I'm indulging in two pieces of furniture.
A Shaker hand made (what else would it be) 60"x 30" desk. Just four simple legs like a farmhouse table. Nothing to get in your way. Huge work surface for my study.
A hand made mattress with organic materials, no flame retardants or other chemicals, and no latex of foam layer (wool instead).
2k, both.
A Shaker hand made (what else would it be) 60"x 30" desk. Just four simple legs like a farmhouse table. Nothing to get in your way. Huge work surface for my study.
A hand made mattress with organic materials, no flame retardants or other chemicals, and no latex of foam layer (wool instead).
2k, both.
Edit, this seems kind of unclear. I meant $1k + 1k
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Electricity is good, as is food and shelter. Maybe now is not time to overspend.
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Oh, it's not. I've had talks with my attorney, my trustees, and private discussions with people here, and been given good advice.
I think I'm ready. I'm mostly having fun thinking about what is a need vs. what is a want, and deciding on, well, it's only one thing (my desk) at the moment that is not a need but something that means a lot to me, and something that I will keep for the rest of my life.
I can't talk about specifics because I don't want to jinx anything but I'm actually making very conservative and practical decisions.
I fully expect to face high electric bills, high car insurance, high gas prices, high grocery prices, and continuing inflation.
I decided about a week ago that it's imperative to spend as little of my principal as needed and concentrate on investing.
I felt a whole lot less stress after this decision.
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Here's some ideas.
(should start at 17:50, but I've noticed lately that linked videos don't respect the start at time
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Ideas
Bernard , Newby is only 45 miles from us so we must go visit.
Seems nicer than Chatsworth in many ways, grand but retaining a homely warmth. Beautiful furnishings.Daniel, you may find what you want at your local auction house, used but in good condition.
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@andyd Thanks.
@bernard Working on it but it's slow going because the beauty of the place is distracting me!
@steve-miller I meant to ask if you can recommend office chairs. I want something strong and ergonomic. I don't want Amazon Basics. Maybe $400 give or take?
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@andyd Thanks.
@bernard Working on it but it's slow going because the beauty of the place is distracting me!
@steve-miller I meant to ask if you can recommend office chairs. I want something strong and ergonomic. I don't want Amazon Basics. Maybe $400 give or take?
@steve-miller I meant to ask if you can recommend office chairs. I want something strong and ergonomic. I don't want Amazon Basics. Maybe $400 give or take?
Steelcase, at a used office furniture warehouse. Indestructible and can be repaired. I bought one at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store near me. Think I paid $30 for it.
We also have a Herman Miller Aeron chair that my friend Pat left behind when she moved out of state. It's great, too. Harder to find on the cheapo market (and they're pricey when new), but you might score one on FB Marketplace, Offer Up, or craigslist.
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Ideas
Bernard , Newby is only 45 miles from us so we must go visit.
Seems nicer than Chatsworth in many ways, grand but retaining a homely warmth. Beautiful furnishings.Daniel, you may find what you want at your local auction house, used but in good condition.
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Office chairs... at work we could choose:
You want armrests or not?
High medium or low back?
Wheels on five legs, with a protective mat underneath?
Fully adjusting up down, back height, tilt?
Colour fabric or leatherette or leather?Or for home get a solid nice looking chair that fits you e.g. with three solid legs and no adjustments?
I've always fancied a captains chair.
@Bernard
That's quite a rug.My sister just told me she's been to Newby Hall twice, the gardens are worth revisiting in different seasons.
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