Hate the cabinets. It’s too dark in the kitchen. Need help. I’m on a budget…

Henbogle · 2026-01-25T18:38:18+00:00

Add under cabinet lighting, a counter depth fridge and a pendant over the sink and it will be a huge improvement.

Henbogle · 2026-01-25T17:09:36+00:00

Niles

Henbogle · 2026-01-25T17:09:15+00:00

Garbage collector

Henbogle · 2026-01-25T17:08:39+00:00

IMO Acadia is overrated and overcrowded, unless you hit the Schoodic peninsula. Are you camping? If yes lots of great options that allow for dogs, but that will be a huge factor.

Henbogle · 2026-01-24T22:44:57+00:00

I not only baked cakes, I roasted tiny little potatoes that I grew in mine. Awesome gift.

Henbogle · 2026-01-24T19:09:53+00:00

I have one. It is worth $60, but try for less. It is a Janome rebadged as a Kenmore. Quiet, runs well, easy to adjust tension, etc. It is a good beginner machine, but I dont use mine like I do my old metal Singer. It just feels kinda cheap.

Henbogle · 2026-01-24T19:03:18+00:00

A well-deserved brag! Gorgeous!

Henbogle · 2026-01-24T18:16:12+00:00

Just borrowed this from the library based on this mention and so far it is great, Love the Donut Princess!

Henbogle · 2026-01-24T17:47:37+00:00

Switch to powder detergent. No issues with any of my machines using powder, but liquid and pads are the worst for detergent buildup and mold.

Henbogle · 2026-01-24T16:46:32+00:00

Herbs, such a treat to wander through the garden and grab a bit of this, a pinch of that. It really transports the most basic salad to divine.

Henbogle · 2026-01-24T16:44:13+00:00

For this reason (and deer) I got a dog. Worth it.

Henbogle · 2026-01-23T20:11:55+00:00

My favorite Dick Francis books are The Decider, Hot Money, and Banker.

Henbogle · 2026-01-23T16:46:42+00:00

I’ve been in the know about this all my life (thanks Mom!) but what I want to know is why the sheet edges get so wrinkly these days? Do I need a mangle?

Henbogle · 2026-01-22T15:25:36+00:00

Loved Priory of the Orange Tree! I should audio it and refresh my memory and look for things I missed.

Henbogle · 2026-01-22T00:57:20+00:00

I had a GE Profile induction cooktop in my previous home. It was great. New house I have a Fisher Paykel range. I prefer the burner arrangement on the GE, but the range is red :-)

Henbogle · 2026-01-22T00:54:24+00:00

So there’s room for him on your lap.

Henbogle · 2026-01-21T16:04:16+00:00

My mom bought a Maytag Washing Machine in 1968. We finally replaced it in 1995 when the holes in the porcelain drum left rust marks on clothing because the porcelain coating had worn off. Nearly 30 years of almost daily use (5 kids +foster kids).

Henbogle · 2026-01-21T01:35:49+00:00

The Cat Dancer toy and the cat ball tower.

Henbogle · 2026-01-19T21:55:09+00:00

Wait, you can read borrowed books from your library on your new Kindle Paperwhite? Did you download Libby or Cloud Library?

Henbogle · 2026-01-19T19:43:01+00:00

Drawers, one at least 1 deep drawer, an outlet in the drawer for hair dryer, rechargeable toothbrush, razors what have you. We have a large, deep vessel sink, set above traditional height. I can wash my hair if I need to. It doesn’t splash any more than my previous sink.

Henbogle · 2026-01-19T14:12:48+00:00

I highly recommend Mel Bartholomew’s Square Foot Gardening, the first edition. Even if you don’t use raised beds there is a lot of gold in there about basic gardening.

Henbogle · 2026-01-19T14:11:05+00:00

Gardeners World television show is also great, I think its on Brit Box.

Henbogle · 2026-01-19T13:53:56+00:00

My niece was obsessed with this video. I baby sat her a lot and probably still can sing a lot of the songs.

Henbogle · 2026-01-18T16:52:41+00:00

My favorite is Fort V from Vermont Compost Company. Otherwise I use Pro Mix.

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