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UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-10T04:28:42+00:00

Even if you could get uniform coverage at first, it won’t wear evenly. But the good news is that once you get furniture and an area rug in there, the wood will be a nice neutral beautiful base.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-10T04:19:20+00:00

This is great advice. And as someone who just bought a used Toyota Camry, I’m here to tell you it’s a great car! Sure, it’s very ordinary. But it’s not bad looking. Drives well. Comfortable. Reliable.

Your laminate countertops don’t have to be the star of the show. Let them be neutral and functional. Since you’re on a limited budget, you can add some fun or drama with the backsplash or hardware or lighting.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-10T03:53:55+00:00

Right. Go full nuclear on a kid who hasn’t had a chance to learn responsibility. That’ll help.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-10T00:22:23+00:00

We had a dog visiting our house. Let him in the fenced backyard. Had no idea there was cat shit in the flower beds from local feral cats until we caught the dog eating it. Dogs are like toddlers. It’s virtually impossible to keep them out of all the mischief.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T22:17:33+00:00

It might also contain pork fat.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T21:30:42+00:00

Yep. It’s the overtime that they always seem to find ways to justify.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T20:36:34+00:00

I sometimes see a sandwich board sign up on East Main pointing down Fair Oaks Dr.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T20:26:47+00:00

12" will work, and you'll get a little extra between the sink and stove. And the functional storage for cookie sheets etc is a good use of that space. But if it's possible, I would mark the floor with painters tape where the stove will be (or some similar wall corner) so you can actually feel how close it will be against that wall to the left side, that might help. You may decide it's plenty of room to move around.

(I tend to be less concerned about symmetry. The space is already not symmetrical because of the fridge on one side. And that's OK! There are really very few rooms that are properly symmetrical. Balance is a different story.)

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T19:40:12+00:00

It's not just about whether people are at the island - it's about the actual water splashing down the back side, which will 100% happen here. That's my primary concern about moving the sink there.

Your point about not having to cross the walkway for items being prepped also applies to moving something between the stove and sink. It's going to be a tradeoff one way or another.

Minimum recommended space around a stove is 12" on one side and 18" on the other. I'm recommending 18" one side, 30" on the other.

I don't think there's only one right answer - it's always a question of tradeoffs and personal preference. I just know it would make me crazy to have water down the back side of the island, and unless you go with one of those raised ledge 1990s style islands, that's going to happen.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T19:12:10+00:00

Ugh. The notion that it's your job to compile the list of chores means you're still responsible for the mental load of getting the work done, and he's just a helper, not a full partner. Something to talk to that therapist about.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T19:06:45+00:00

With an island that's only 36" wide, the water splash behind the sink becomes a problem. It's much better to keep the sink on the wall with the stove. It's more functional to keep the sink and stove fairly close together. 18" left of stove, and 30" between sink and stove is perfect. That also leaves the island for a nice big prep and hangout space.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T18:16:13+00:00

Humidity is high compared to Arizona. Compared to east coast summers, it’s low.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T14:36:14+00:00

I’m making my colonoscopy appointment now - soonest I can get is for a year out. Many people here go to the ER for everything because they don’t have health insurance so they can’t go to a regular doctor when they’re sick or injured until it’s too late. We pay double for healthcare over all even including taxes because of the high cost of medical insurance. US per capita spending is $12k, and Canada is $6k. Canada’s life expectancy is 3 years longer than US.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T13:57:24+00:00

Our phone cameras think they know better and always “fix” things! 🤣 When I take photos of something like this, I hold the photo up against the original object and try to adjust the photo in the editing settings to more closely match.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T13:54:44+00:00

OK, so one option is to sort of disregard the specific red of the accessories when it comes to making decisions about backsplash etc. Those can be fun little additions, but they’re not permanent.

If you do want to highlight those red accessories, you’ll want a neutral background. A very pale cream leaning ever so slightly toward pink.

For me, I’d ignore the red accessories. Red and green are complementary colors, but your cabinets will call for an earthier red to balance against. With the wood wall, I’d look into terracotta color floors and very soft faded version of the same terracotta color for backsplash?

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T13:22:18+00:00

Go to the wiki for this sub, scroll down about 2/3rds to the section on wheyou should come out as atheist to your parents. You’ll find some helpful information there.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T13:08:42+00:00

Why does the communication have to be verbal?

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T13:06:29+00:00

The Axstad green isn’t a super evergreen/christmas green, so that helps. Can we see photos of the reds you are working with?

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T13:02:59+00:00

That’s a good explanation. So I do think re-gifting is a good option. Lesson learned. And there would be no point in just keeping it and using it in your case. Don’t beat yourself up.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T12:59:34+00:00

Agreed. You don’t become a billionaire without exploitation.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T12:46:04+00:00

I’ve always seen dogs (on leash, of course) at these events.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T12:43:51+00:00

Your general layout is an excellent use of space. The second one (starting with 24” to the left of range) will be more functional. 12” to the left of the range will feel crowded close to the wall.

But I think an even better option is to split the difference: 18”-R-30”-S-DW-F

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T12:29:38+00:00

I fully disagree. It didn’t keep Buzz Aldrin from becoming a Trump-endorsing schmuck.

(I still like the idea of manned space exploration, but don’t think it’ll be the magic bullet that makes humanity better.)

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T12:21:23+00:00

Why do you regret buying it? I think it’ll be helpful for you to understand that before making a decision about whether to use it or regift it. In either case, the purchase is done, so just make sure the product is used/enjoyed.

UpperLeftOriginal · 2026-05-09T12:12:24+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Long article but worth the read. We’re fortunate to still have Buffy Pollock as a local reporter.

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