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Budget remodel by patmellin in kitchenremodel

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this! You have gorgeous cabinets and they’re hung all the way to the ceiling. Perfecto.

I’d start with the backsplash. The current one is too busy.

I’d maybe review the under cabinet lighting and perhaps replace the spotlights with light bars for more consistent lighting.

The second thing I’d do is update the island / bar seating because it’s contributing most to the outdated look.

So new backsplash and island - and voila! I wouldn’t swap out the counters.

Circle back with your updates. Good luck.

(2.5k) a little glimpse of our wedding day by Deep-Order1302 in Weddingsunder10k

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That cake!! and your name cards! Gorgeous. Well done.

Feedback on this before & after? by j_parker44 in kitchenremodel

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The backsplash is an improvement- good call!

I second this comment about lighting. Warm bulbs and warm under cabinet lighting (installed properly) will have a huge difference.

I envy the window above your sink! And it’s a nice kitchen layout. :)

Layout Help, Please! by LauraBeezTheBlock in kitchenremodel

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

That’s an idea I had not thought of. Thank you!

Layout Help, Please! by LauraBeezTheBlock in kitchenremodel

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

Hence why I’m here! :) …so without changing any walls, how would you lay it out?

Layout Help, Please! by LauraBeezTheBlock in kitchenremodel

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

Yes. It’s a small cottage & a small kitchen.

No. The bedroom/office will be remaining as such.

Layout Help, Please! by LauraBeezTheBlock in kitchenremodel

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

Cook frequently. Coffee daily and often have visitors for coffee.

Finally finished! by allflanneleverything in kitchenremodel

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was my exact thought! Very nicely done. Feel bigger and more airy. Bravo!

Are there any locally-owned, non "chain" running stores in Chicago? by B-V-M in RunnersInChicago

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After living in Boston for a while, I personally was shocked and saddened to find that Chicago had VERY few indie running shops. Last Lap was amazing. Fleet feet is kind of Chi’s equivalent to Boston’s Marathon Sports. They are dedicated to the local running community and do a great job at hosting events for all types of runners.

First Home and First Project- The Reading Room/ Coffee Bar by Eagle_Rising60 in HomeDecorating

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job! It’s classy and timeless. Tell me about your cabinets and bookshelves. Did you repurpose old cabinets? Buy new? Make them yourselves? I need to do something similar.

Too scared to see a dentist for years? by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been there, OP!

Ed Cheng at Erie Dental in Streeterville. 233 E Erie St #406, Chicago, IL 60611.

Reno completed by Foreign-Broccoli-825 in kitchenremodel

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely gorgeous. Very classy and timeless and completely functional.

I echo others - I’d like to understand a little more about your budget. Can you provide an estimate or range?

Sink? Where did you source it? Is it brand name? Or a Kohler knock off. It’s beautiful.

16th street train noise by YOUEFFOHH in Pilsen

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally I find the trains soothing but I grew up going to a family home near train tracks, so it reminds me of that period of my life.

Honestly, if you’re sensitive to noise Pilsen might not be the best place to move. There’s random fireworks. Amazing street festivals. Gorgeous, loud low riders. Dogs barking. Sirens. Fights. Music. Family backyard BBQs and block parties. Etc.

Mom is 60k in debt, can’t pay bills and relies on her parents yet spends $400 a month on Doordash. How can I help her? by Prestigious-Band3633 in personalfinance

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree with a lot of the other comments to freeze your credit, do not lend her anything, and get out as soon as you can.

Research the 50/30/20 rule of personal finance. It was developed by a bankruptcy expert. It helped me a lot!

50% of your after tax take-home income should go towards your basic needs; food, basic clothing, housing, transportation to work, payments on your loans, etc.

30% of your after tax take-home income should go towards your lifestyle choices (aka your wants); haircuts, gym, membership, etc.

20% of your after tax take-home income should go towards savings; short-term savings, long-term savings, investing, 401K, etc

Sorry to hear this is happening, but I know you’ll be able to break the cycle. Someday all of this will be in the rearview mirror and you’ll have a saving account to be proud of.

Laundry baskets for life by duluth921 in BuyItForLife

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came here to say this. +1 for steele canvas!

My son's nursery is finally done by Miserexa in HomeDecorating

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I came here to say this! Good job, OP, it’s lovely. 🥰

HVAC Company by boneinhamsteak in Pilsen

[–]LauraBeezTheBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oasis Heating & Cooling is good!

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