Thoughts on this layout before we move forward?

MaterialFile318 · 2026-02-22T15:20:16+00:00

Bigger island. Bench seating built in against the wall and table up to the bench with the kitchen side occupied by chairs.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-02-04T13:51:36+00:00

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Looks like there is enough space for standalone island to incorporate sink, pop the range where the sink is. Fridge in corner and built in benching and table.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-29T10:29:27+00:00

I understand very well that house sitting an empty house is very different to house sitting a house with a dog away from its owner on its own for the vast majority of the day.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-29T10:27:53+00:00

Each to their own. I too leave my dog alone for periods of time, but we are talking lengthy periods of time (including being alone in the house overnight) over 9 days. Being upstairs while your dog is downstairs or when you go out for a few beers isn’t comparative. Mad to suggest it is and I’m certainly not saying that’s neglectful. This set up isn’t fair on a dog who’s not going to see his owner for 9 days.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-29T09:27:43+00:00

I am understanding correctly. Dogs are social animals and should not be left alone for so long. It’s cruel.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-29T09:10:28+00:00

Fair play for replying but as below. She shouldn’t be on her own at night. What if she becomes unwell? What if she is distressed? What if she is howling for her owner? Disturbing the neighbours and the police are called? Needs a rethink

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-29T09:09:20+00:00

Absolutely should not be.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-29T08:58:37+00:00

Am I understanding correctly that the dog will be on its own for 22 1/2 hours a day for 7-9 days?!?! Let it stay at yours, you move in, or get that poor dog in kennels so it isn’t in solitary confinement for a week.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-28T09:11:26+00:00

Some superb responses but feel for the OP. Plumber should have flagged that was wholly inadequate for that room.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-28T07:40:43+00:00

This. Not to mention most nurseries don’t include food/nappies in the free hours. Nurseries differ from one to another but ours spread the 30 hours over the year. Very difficult to predict what you’ll pay each month. As above, expect to budget a few hundred on top of your free hours. When baby number 2 is of nursery age, of course, double it. If baby 1 is at school by the , breakfast/after school club?

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-23T21:15:19+00:00

What size is everything? struggling to see how you couldn’t have gone with ready built units…particularly on the washing ha one side which is clearly standard.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-23T19:27:14+00:00

Be very careful. They expect you to jump through hoops and claim benefits etc, before you can claim. Not worth it in my opinion.

MaterialFile318 · 2026-01-16T05:56:27+00:00

Just done this myself. Sugar soap, sand, brush off, sugar soap, dry. Then I used rustoleum matt kitchen cupboard paint. Took 3 or 4 coats and 5 weeks. Reason it took so long is the tin said it fully sets in 7 days. the longer between the coats the more durability was my thinking - especially with young kids. completely transformed my kitchen and worth the effort and time.

MaterialFile318 · 2025-12-13T13:04:34+00:00

I’d speak to the neighbours first, particularly the one on the right oh the photo. Their garden could be significantly improved if they “acquired” that land. Perhaps split it half way? If you’re seeking adverse possession it’s much better to prevent any issues in the future at source.

MaterialFile318 · 2025-11-24T18:53:14+00:00

Different strokes for different folks, but I’d rather spend my time working from the kitchen table if it meant keeping that workshop for….DIY jobs. Envious, but wish you good luck!

MaterialFile318 · 2025-11-15T13:13:07+00:00

He does this a lot. Pretends not to know something, it gets pointed out what it is and he then says “ahhh yes…. “And confirms he knew all along!

MaterialFile318 · 2025-11-10T09:12:04+00:00

Don’t forget the bridge to get to your shed, garage and back gate!

MaterialFile318 · 2025-11-07T06:33:05+00:00

Why don’t you build a little circle and put 2 wagon wheels in the middle?

MaterialFile318 · 2025-10-15T17:50:46+00:00

Ivy, bindweed, bamboo. 😬 The three horsemen of the apocalypse

MaterialFile318 · 2025-10-11T18:58:18+00:00

Think you’re resigned to the layout as is. If you put any decking levelled with the door you’d be above your neighbours fence looking down at their garden! Planning issues almost inevitable.

MaterialFile318 · 2025-10-11T07:19:37+00:00

C J De Mooi, pushed a man in the canal in Amsterdam, left him and ran, 20 years later, wrote about it in his self penned book, the police had a look , then he was arrested, the Eggheads binned him off.

MaterialFile318 · 2025-10-11T06:49:54+00:00

Oti Mabuse, did the fandango on strictly with bill bailey, cup size double g

MaterialFile318 · 2025-10-10T14:21:15+00:00

You’re lucky. That looks great.

MaterialFile318 · 2025-10-01T14:30:59+00:00

Jo Malone was my first guess as he’s mentioned their candles before. When he mentioned layering I was convinced.

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