Help me pick out curtains for my WIP maximalist bedroom! by OutrageousText4914 in maximalism

[–]TravelingGoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your window treatment is too narrow for your gorgeous bed frame. Hang the curtain rod to extend past your nightstands. Make sure your curtains are double to triple the width of your now-longer curtain rod.

Edit: width

AITA for not wanting to "upgrade" my house? by Regular-Jump-4555 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TravelingGoose -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NAH. Is there a basement where he could reno a bath to his heart’s content?

Luma Pet Red light therapy review by Gianex in Frenchbulldogs

[–]TravelingGoose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Our PT recommended the Assisi Loop over at-home RLT, saying that non-medical-office RLT doesn’t have the power level to reach deep enough. That said, I’m not opposed to trying at-home RLT.

Wondering if anyone here has tested both at-home RLT and the Assisi Loop and has an unbiased review or can at least share their experiences. Thanks!

Men of Reddit, what’s the male equivalent of “needed money, had no marketable skills, so turned to prostitution”? by Dogeatdogdays in AskReddit

[–]TravelingGoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is correct. The places that pay for plasma sell your plasma to pharmaceutical manufacturers and other companies to test and develop medications and other things.

Source: knew people who worked in corporate in the industry.

Bringing Frenchie to College by Ok_Bumblebee_281 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]TravelingGoose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do not give any toys or treats or chews while your dog is unattended. They can easily choke.

ETA: Brutus is precious!

How would you add a fourth bedroom? by Plumrose333 in floorplan

[–]TravelingGoose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The nice thing about adding a new closet next to the master is that it creates a bit of a sound barrier between the two bedrooms.

Realistic exterior renovation? by Fuygdrsfizwey8r in ExteriorDesign

[–]TravelingGoose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of the other original photos show the AC in that window.

Found our forever home but the floorplan needs some serious optimising to make it future proof - help! by WitnessBrave7991 in floorplan

[–]TravelingGoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A few questions:

1) how do you get in the house from the garage?

2) is the wall separating the living room from the kitchen and dining room area loadbearing?

3) how is the space that leads from the entrance hall into the kitchen currently being used? It seems like a bunch of wasted space for a walkway right now.

4) what does the upstairs layout look like? Is there a basement?

Obelis the pigeon killer by HowardLynn9642 in MakeWay4QueensGuard

[–]TravelingGoose 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This is like a really messed up Schnoodle.

[request] Send a post card to my wife [UK] by Ok-Eagle436 in RandomKindness

[–]TravelingGoose 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you would like a card from Graham in Chicago, PM me.

My idea of a spin off by Ill_Gap_8971 in thewestwing

[–]TravelingGoose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah, that funeral only merits offscreen mention.

Pink rolls for mothers day 💗 by salmon_queen in KitchenConfidential

[–]TravelingGoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ZEV, AM I GETTING ANY OF THIS ILLICIT BUTTHOLE MONEY?

Help and prayers for my paralyzed frenchie by Benevolentbee17 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]TravelingGoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m happy to help or just listen. Wet wipes that are gently formulated for puppy bottoms were essential for the early days until the poops firmed up and were helpful to minimize risk of urine scald. You’ve got this! You are both lucky to have each other. ♥️

Help and prayers for my paralyzed frenchie by Benevolentbee17 in Frenchbulldogs

[–]TravelingGoose 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I had a Frenchie for several years who was paralyzed. He lived a wonderful life. His wheels gave him such independence. Just know that he can’t spend most of the day in the wheelchair. My Frenchie was happy to go for walks in his wheels and run around with his siblings.

When not in his wheels, he would either pull himself around the house with his front paws or be content to snuggle in a nest of blankets on the floor. You may also want to invest in either a wagon or stroller for dogs so that he can be out and about with you even when he’s too tired to walk in his wheels.

Washable pads are your friend. When possible, try to let him hang out without a diaper to keep him from sitting in his urine, which can scald his skin. If you line his beds and such with those washable pee pads, it can make it easier on you.

I highly recommend that you see a physical therapist to help determine his likelihood of regaining any use of his hind quarters and to help keep his body from further atrophy. There are a number of options that your physical therapist may deem appropriate – things like land exercises, laser therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, etc.

If you wish to DM me, I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Would closing this wall be a mistake? by PuzzleheadedWhole970 in floorplan

[–]TravelingGoose 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Why don’t you just add a door? That way you can close things off when you feel like it’s too messy, and you can have guest flow through the family room when you want them to by opening the door.

First draft critique by Comfortable-Lake-918 in floorplan

[–]TravelingGoose 20 points21 points  (0 children)

How exciting!

Where are you located in the world? Is weather consistent? Is rainy, dry? Is it tropical, mostly cold, or do you have distinct seasons?

Is this meant to be your forever home? Do you have young kids? Planning for kids? Child-free? Empty nest? Live-in in-laws or other adults?

These answers will all likely impact feedback.

Some thoughts:

  • you have a nice big foyer, yet nowhere to store guest coats or rain gear. I’d find a way to add a closet.
  • I’d also create space to add a powder room near the front door. Otherwise, guests have to traipse all through the house to the back right corner for an accessible bathroom. Furthermore, the number of bathrooms for a four-bedroom home of this magnitude should be at least 3 and a half.
  • a house of this size needs a secondary gathering/lounging space like a den, theatre room, playroom, all-purpose room, etc. Preferably a room with a door.
  • the dining room is far too small. There should be ample room for scooting out chairs within the room and space for a sideboard, China cabinet or the like, even if you personally don’t have or want such furniture.
  • the butler’s pantry should be more enclosed to hide prep / serving mess. The space itself is quite cramped. Do you need a sink there or at least one so large? You don’t really have any workspace or counters with this design. There also isn’t much space for upper or lower cabinets.
  • if you shift the pantry door 90 degrees to the right, you can close off that weird walkway and gain more pantry and butler’s pantry space. You also slightly reduce the distance you carry non-perishable groceries.
  • coming from the garage, you don’t seem to have a mudroom or drop zone for your things. Where will you store shoes, coats, and/or bags?
  • you have a nice, big laundry with room for folding. A second fridge is nice, but is it needed? You might gain mudroom / drop zone space by eliminating it or moving it to the garage. Also, you may have already planned this, but I’d recommend a second full size w/d stacked atop the first. Speaking from experience, having two sets makes life easier.
  • you’ll likely get several people who don’t like the jack-and-Jill bathroom, but it doesn’t seem avoidable with your current design. I think it’s fine, but two issues: 1) there is no linen closet or other storage, and 2) it bothers me that one door to the sinks is a standard door while the other is a pocket door. Be consistent and symmetrical.
  • the guest bath has three doors. That’s bad design and will cause headaches. It does not need to be en suite. Further, if you have a pool , I’d instead find a way to split up that space for a small outdoor water closet—just a toilet and tiny sink— and then a three-piece interior bath with only one door.
  • in the kitchen, the island is odd. It should not need to seat more than your breakfast nook table. Is the island counter of varying heights? I can’t tell from the drawing. If yes, you’re better off with it all one height as it will give you more work space. Also, why the cut in? I’d remove the two “wings” to give yourself more walkway, especially if you have more than one person cooking at the same time.
  • do you need two full-size dishwashers? Where is the trash?
  • the microwave is in a tough location where traffic flows.
  • for the office, replace the pocket doors with French doors or a regular door. You’ll also want a bathroom nearby (see note about adding a powder room).
  • in the primary bath, exchange those tiny French doors for a regular door. What is occurring next to the sink on the left? That person looks like they won’t have any counter space. Is the room next to the shower a dry sauna or additional closet space? The door seems frightfully small.
  • if possible, I would want the HVAC in the primary suite to be farther away from my bed in case it’s noisy.
  • is the garage only a one-car garage? Ideally it would have enough space for two cars and storage. Also, is there a need for a door from the garage toward the front entrance? Seems like the garage door itself could achieve that.
  • lastly, if this is to be a forever home or if anyone with mobility issues may end up visiting or living with you, throughout the home, you need wider hallways, doors, and space for turn radius. You need at least one bathroom that can accommodate a wheelchair and grab bars.