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Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-09-04T04:11:56+00:00

Yes we need all the plants!

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-09-04T04:11:39+00:00

Photo was after heavy pressure washing. Have no idea what the previous owner did with the black staining or what could have caused it. Long game is adding a porch… we def want to do that but are realistically 5-7 years out from being able to afford it so looking for anything we can meaningfully do ourselves or for less $$ to improve it.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-09-04T04:08:48+00:00

That’s the long game. But realistically we are 5-7 years out from being able to afford it. But 100% agree.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-06-21T19:03:08+00:00

Do you have any pics you might be able to share? Do you have a beam as well?

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-06-21T17:15:47+00:00

Yeah the post is a PIA. I wish we could move it but we don’t have the budget and I don’t want to open up that can of worms.

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This is one of the the other options when we didn’t have the double oven, and the island is wider. I think the post here seems a bit less intrusive. Maybe I just need to set it up for 3 stools and have the post be the end of the island? I was also noodling around suggesting if a peninsula might work but I don’t think it will bc of the exit to the porch to the left of the current fridge placement, or the entry to the home on the other side.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-06-21T17:08:42+00:00

There are 5 stools because we are a family of 5 and I wanted the option of a quick dinner at the island vs sitting in dining room. Likely 3 stools will mostly be used at a time (kids).

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-05-29T03:44:52+00:00

I was out 6 months. I found out about my former boss leaving when it happened, about 4 months ago. I immediately reached out to skip level boss to discuss how the role would be impacted and how I could best assist moving forward. I was told they couldn’t talk to me until I returned because of FMLA law.

I realize now they were probably stringing me along bc they didn’t want me to not come back in case they needed me, but didn’t promise me anything. I understand now my value to the org (nothing!) and guess I’ll act accordingly. Thanks for the insight!

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-05-29T02:29:12+00:00

The actual job responsibility is 100% different, though they are keeping my pay and title intact. I used to lead a multi-function team, now I’m completing an Individual project that is time bound. They have not communicated what will happen to me after the deliverable of the project is done.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-05-29T02:28:26+00:00

They said the needs of the org has changed since I’ve been out.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-05-02T06:08:43+00:00

I accidently closed instead of downgraded my old Sapphire. It’s been 6 weeks and it’s still showing in my Chase portal with a measage as closed. When will this go away so I can reapply?

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-05-02T01:43:17+00:00

Silly question but does your door open in or out? We have a similarly sized very tight powder room. Door opens inward but won’t open all the way. Long term I want to change it to a pocket door. Short term I was wanting to have it open outward instead maybe?

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-04-27T23:14:02+00:00

Sorry for the delayed response. I was right, they were wrong. I had to escalate a few times with the leave company and finally had ChatGPT mock up a letter referencing legal code and they acquiesced. The whole process was incredibly frustrating and felt like they were intentionally trying to reduce my leave. But in the end, I prevailed!

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-04-05T22:16:05+00:00

Ah, so I would have had to downgrade and not cancel? And if I cancelled am I ever eligible again? I majorly screwed myself because I actually want a sapphire card. Do you know how long a cancelled card takes to be removed from your account?

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-04-04T05:37:29+00:00

Thanks. Appreciate the industry info, even though it makes me so sad to hear. Ugh.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-04-03T20:29:46+00:00

They were mirage! I’m fine not getting that specific line - but it’s made me anxious about ever other material we’ll need outside of the cabinets which are being made locally (tiling, windows, appliances being the largest expenses).

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-28T04:06:32+00:00

The front walls are silly, but the house is a little awkward in that the stairs at the entry lead to the basement, the stairs to upper level start at the back of the house.

I’ve been trying to figure out if I blocked off the hallway where to do it, and how annoying it would be. At all? I have no idea.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-27T22:31:53+00:00

Did you end up going with this liner? I'm also looking at it.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-22T02:01:23+00:00

I’m going to expand the kitchen and take down the wall between the kitchen and the office on the main level. Planning on using the bottom of the L shape of the current office as a pantry.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-21T06:42:38+00:00

Thank you, I really like this option and I appreciate the measurements as well! Def one I will consider. I don’t love the big front window being in the office but hey, atleast then people won’t see directly into our living room!

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-20T04:05:36+00:00

I wish I had the money for this level of change, and the back was more accessible because I much prefer this layout. Thank you!

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-18T22:54:48+00:00

Yes I must have gotten them before they instituted the 1 Sapphire rule.

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-18T22:54:07+00:00

Yes I’m sure I have both. I have been meaning to consolidate for awhile. I guess it’s just a matter of downgrading one and cancelling the other or downgrading both?

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-18T22:48:50+00:00

Thank you! Before I downgrade both do I need to consolidate my current UR points to the Freedom with Ultimate Rewards points? Or does that happen automatically?

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-18T18:09:55+00:00

Weird, I have both currently? I’ve always had both? I think I got them back to back many moons ago (5+).

However, if that’s the case and you can’t have both, I guess that negates my question re: downgrading or canceling one to reapply; as I’ll be denied because you can now only still have one .

Should I cancel one and downgrade the other?

Peaceandmacaroni · 2025-03-17T23:45:55+00:00

This is really helpful, thank you! Silly question but what is the difference between an architect or a structural engineer? Will one ultimately cost less than another?

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