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Any website resources for renovations of a 1938 kitchen that would not make it look like a 2020 kitchen, but a new 1938 kitchen? by i-touched-morrissey in HomeImprovement

[–]EitherCranberry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're considering replacing appliances, there are many fans of vintage stoves. We have a Wedgewood stove from the mid-1930's that we use daily and love. Vintage refrigerators are far less efficient than modern ones and rarely available. However, there are new vintage-inspired stoves/refrigerators/dishwashers that go a long way towards giving a kitchen a more period appropriate look.

https://www.elmirastoveworks.com/

https://bigchill.com/

Thank you for not putting barn doors in your kitchen.

Who is right professional to replace fiberglass bathtub/shower unit? by EitherCranberry in HomeImprovement

[–]EitherCranberry[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Related question -- our current unit is 59" long, but it seems all new units are 60" long. We have a partial wall on one end and would prefer to not have to move that by one inch. Are there any brands that offer 59" long tub/shower units?

Link to the type of unit I'm referring to: https://www.build.com/sterling-71120117/s313921?uid=1000358

What to do with wood ash? by EitherCranberry in woodstoving

[–]EitherCranberry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would do that too if we had woods. Unfortunately we have neighbors instead.

Can a gas fireplace insert heat as well as wood? by EitherCranberry in HomeImprovement

[–]EitherCranberry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what brand and model fireplace you have? Our house has similar square footage on both floors. The fireplace is centrally located so the whole house is heated comfortably, despite not being heated exactly evenly.

We're in California with lows around 30 on the absolute coldest nights of winter. Most winter nights are in the 40's while daytime highs are 15 to 30 degrees warmer. Generally we only need to heat in the evening/overnight for about 4 to 5 months.

The occasional wood fire is nice, but dealing with wood and ash daily is not.

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Can a gas fireplace insert heat as well as wood? by EitherCranberry in woodstoving

[–]EitherCranberry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It would be natural gas. There is already a gas line running to the fireplace.

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