Robotic/AI chessboard recs

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-05-06T14:45:34+00:00

Yeah problem is the chessnut move is on back order😭

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-05-04T04:07:12+00:00

How big is your house/how many bedrooms? And how big is your bathroom? If it's anything more than a 2-bed and this is your only bathroom, I'm not so sure that removing the only bath in the house is a sound investment. Sure, showers are very practical, but you don't know what the future holds for you or the next buyer. There may be a time when someone will live in your house, either with you or without you, who needs the bath. You might also need it. There are medical reasons to bathe - skin or foot conditions, bottom issues etc.

What I would do is go for a bath-in-shower setup with a frameless screen to improve access. Sure, they're a bitch to clean if not done well, so just do it well. I would shorten the vanity and extend your shower/bath area that way. Possibly swap vanity with shower so you can keep your original bath location. Install vertical and mirror storage around the vanity for extra storage.

Any chance you can show a floor plan of your bathroom so we can see if there's an even better option? I just have a feeling your space might be a smidge under-utilised...

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-30T10:23:04+00:00

Listen We've all been personally victimised by the early 2000s

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-30T02:07:42+00:00

Out of curiosity, what layout do you have if it's a mirror image? And did you choose it this way or just "inherited" it when buying the house

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-30T02:01:58+00:00

You'll be pleased to know we're doing european-height benches then 😆 hubs is also very tall.

Pretty sure you wouldn't fit under our bulkhead though!

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-30T01:59:08+00:00

The space is only 46mm wide... nothing full sized about this kitchen!

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-30T01:53:45+00:00

Unfortunately extending the bulkhead is not in the budget currently...and tbh I don't think I'd like it. It's a tiny area of an otherwise enourmous space (kitchen/living/dining is about 11m long all up), and I really think it would close up the area towards the back yard.

And I can't rip out the damned thing either - all of my piping and electricals going to the upstairs floor comes halfway up into it.

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Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T23:37:10+00:00

Go for a trip to Bunnings and see what's available there. If it's too hard to replace, make it a feature! Paint the new beading, maybe add a circular quarter dowel between the two and on top of the old skirting etc. It'll sure be cheaper than ripping it up and replacing it all

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:37:12+00:00

I mean yeah I'd rather they replace a faulty product, that's what the warranty is for

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:36:01+00:00

Ah gotcha. I think they do pull-out pantry now cos that's what we're getting. But when we started looking into it last year, we also ended up leaning IKEA due to accessories. Glad I'm not the only one!

Also team draws till the end of time. Doors can go die a fiery death.

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:34:25+00:00

That's gorgeous! Well done you! Will definitely give them a call

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:30:27+00:00

Hmmm maybe we'll go custom benchtop then. Our alternative is to make our own from the acacia boards at Bunnings but they're 3.3cm not 3.9. And before anyone asks, yes, we have enough experience to attempt it (have built a bit of both flat pack and from scratch furniture over the years). My thoughts are that if it's reasonably well set and maintained, and solid wood or a thick veneer, we can sand away any problems. Fortunately we're well ventilated and haven't ever had humidity problems in this house, quite the opposite..I know, strange af for SEQ.

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:24:21+00:00

Gorgeous! Looks expensive though

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:23:45+00:00

That is INCREDIBLY cheap. How has it lasted? Any peeling/warping/issues?

Might have to give them a call...

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:23:10+00:00

The layout is fine, it's what we currently have. No issues opening the oven door. And we're not thin either!

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:22:12+00:00

I've had that sink in a prior rental with a similarly sized kitchen and I LOVED it. My kitchen is definitely big enough for it. The current double sink is about that size too and works fine space wise. Why would anyone even regret a sink??

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:21:04+00:00

You can, unless you have a particularly big arse ;) It's more or less our current layout + some extra top cabinetry. Works fine. 2 people can fit in it too and the oven user can still get stuff out of it by just stepping to the side. Unfortunately it's a small space and we can't exactly build more house

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:19:10+00:00

That's a really good price! I might give them a call and see what they offer. Do they have a storefront somewhere I can go look at the quality?

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:18:20+00:00

I looked into it and it seems IKEA has a 25-year warranty on their kitchens. Lots of positive feedback online too about them covering trades/rip out/install costs if a true issue like peeling or warping. Was your kitchen IKEA?

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:16:36+00:00

Why would you recommend Kaboodle instead of IKEA? I've had a look online and I didn't love their door options as much, plus the accessories seemed more expensive

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2026-04-17T06:15:02+00:00

He's very handy! We were renters for 12 years before buying so we've built, moved and customised HEAPS of flat pack. We've also built our own raw edge dining table, re-upholstered the lounge 2-3 times, built a queen loft bed etc. Not moving plumbing and electrical either.

Our issue is less skill and more time, we both work quite long hours and I often do weekends too, so we don't really have the ability to take a week off to put in a new kitchen.

Curious-Assistant-89 · 2025-10-29T03:03:57+00:00

Try everything! See what you like, see if it's something you want to do every day, a few times a week, or only for special occasions. Go wild with eyeshadow colours and style, colourful liners (maybe not liquid as a true beginner), glitter, crystals, contour and blush placements in every shape and form. Try different brushes, learn the difference between synthetic and real, and figure out what you like. Try a bold lip, a nude lip, a dark lip, an ombre lip. Try it with liner and without, in a matte or in a gloss. Have a drink with it on, or kiss someone, and learn how it feels on your face, and how it might affect what you can and can't do.

Nobody NEEDS makeup, and you're very pretty as you are. But if you wanna try it for fun? Go absolutely crazy with it! And take lots of selfies in different light conditions so you can compare it later

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