General Upgrades & Ideas

[MartyFunkhouser]

This is a good thing. Lava rock has never looked good.

Yeah, it doesn't look good. I just don't want to deal with this now. I would have preferred to deal with it next year.

I told you bro, rocks suck!

Bark isn't that great either, by the way, especially dyed barks. Best is finer-grained compost, but bark is still better than rocks.

It really is going to be what is approved. I don't want to have to go through the whole design review process to get something approved. I asked the HOA what is approved now and that is what I am going to do.

[BigFatMeanie]

Ah, I now have a new project that I was not expecting. When we were buying our house, we had some concerns about the front landscaping and approval of it. Our agent asked the sellers about the landscaping and we were told "The seller stated landscaping should comply with HOA guidelines. The HOA has not raised any concerns regarding the property’s landscaping." Well, we got notice yesterday that we aren't in compliance. They put in red lava rock that isn't compliant. It looks like I'll need to remove all that and replace it with an approved bark. Fortunately, it isn't a huge area and I don't think it will be too much of a pain, but I am annoyed that I now have to do this. Also, I'm surprised they didn't tag us for the bark color where there is bark in the front landscaping, because it is not consistent with the Daybreak color. I probably should address that as well while I am at it.

I told you bro, rocks suck!

Bark isn't that great either, by the way, especially dyed barks. Best is finer-grained compost, but bark is still better than rocks.

[BigPiney]

This is a good thing. Lava rock has never looked good.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Ah, I now have a new project that I was not expecting. When we were buying our house, we had some concerns about the front landscaping and approval of it. Our agent asked the sellers about the landscaping and we were told "The seller stated landscaping should comply with HOA guidelines. The HOA has not raised any concerns regarding the property’s landscaping." Well, we got notice yesterday that we aren't in compliance. They put in red lava rock that isn't compliant. It looks like I'll need to remove all that and replace it with an approved bark. Fortunately, it isn't a huge area and I don't think it will be too much of a pain, but I am annoyed that I now have to do this. Also, I'm surprised they didn't tag us for the bark color where there is bark in the front landscaping, because it is not consistent with the Daybreak color. I probably should address that as well while I am at it.

[Bo Diddley]

Surprising how much a difference light fixtures can make.

We finally got sick of of the fan in our room and in the living room. Picked up a couple of pretty simple matte black fans with a light and replaced both this weekend. Huge difference. We also replaced a light fixture over the stairs with a simple globe light from IKEA. Again, huge difference.

Yep. One of the first things we did when we moved here.

[MartyFunkhouser]

Surprising how much a difference light fixtures can make.

We finally got sick of of the fan in our room and in the living room. Picked up a couple of pretty simple matte black fans with a light and replaced both this weekend. Huge difference. We also replaced a light fixture over the stairs with a simple globe light from IKEA. Again, huge difference.

[falafel]

They look better

[MartyFunkhouser]

where the F*CK are the pictures, friend?

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[falafel]

The handles are installed. I'm not convinced the cabinets look better, but they are actually functional now. I'm shocked it took this long for anyone to put hardware on the cabinets.

where the F*CK are the pictures, friend?

[MartyFunkhouser]

The handles are installed. I'm not convinced the cabinets look better, but they are actually functional now. I'm shocked it took this long for anyone to put hardware on the cabinets.

[MartyFunkhouser]

We went with the third option. I am getting them installed on Wednesday. It will be nice to have cabinets that are not a huge pain in the ass to open.

[beefytee]

I don't recommend the 2nd option above. Looks like loose clothing could get snagged on it.

Probably works for cabinets at eye level, but I wouldn't use it on drawers.

[BigPiney]

Change of plans. It is now looking like we will go with this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2H5BNWJ...arsLeft=1&th=1

Looks good as well

[MartyFunkhouser]

I like the first better.

Change of plans. It is now looking like we will go with this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2H5BNWJ...arsLeft=1&th=1

[BigPiney]

I like the first better.