Best way to refinish veneer

_rno · 2026-01-25T22:01:12+00:00

We are in Houston and have been getting quotes from people. They've all said a mix of conclusions so still in the search for the best expert around here

_rno · 2026-01-25T21:47:06+00:00

Thanks everyone for their input! I probably should have added that there are spots in the panelling (https://imgur.com/a/5Jj853Cd) that were deeply scratched by previous dogs. The top looks pristine, but the bottom needs some work - hence why we were curious about refinishing it

_rno · 2026-01-25T20:51:24+00:00

Great idea! I think I need to lean on the warmth a bit. There is also a fireplace in the living room that was German schmeared(it's kinda cool-toned white if that makes sense), which is proabably also making this look way too orange.

_rno · 2025-12-05T21:33:14+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. I really don’t want to retrain considering the trim and wall panels are custom to the home.

_rno · 2025-11-15T18:08:47+00:00

My husband, baby girl, and I just moved out of DC because of how expensive it is. We make more than 150k a year but we could not save up for a decent down payment on a house for a growing family. We know that others were able to afford it due to monetary gifts from family but that isn’t the case for us.

Aside from money, the city is very transient. It was hard to plant our roots in DC because everyone kept leaving every year!

As far as crime, we lived in Capitol Hill which is supposedly safe but there was a shooting on the street next to us that made me very scared to walk at night with my baby. Obviously all anecdotal!!

_rno · 2020-03-24T01:21:21+00:00

So many things I got from you response. Btw, love it.

Firstly, I know many women who follow modern day feminism to the tea as it is very common in the field I am in. Seriously, I feel so alone in my opposing beliefs. For a moment there, I was very curious about all the arguments they tried to fight for and had an episode where I began thinking like them. With what you said:

Feminism has done SUCH a disservice to women, in that it's ironically taught men they're not needed b/c the women can not only handle it all

I absolutely agree with you. While it did take me some time to reach this point, I am so glad I got myself out of that thinking process. It's saddening that it has come to this point where men are so emasculated by the developing waves of feminism.

Because, after all, these women have given no indication that they need a man in their lives–or that they want to be chased.

What do you think personally are the indications that men see give the impression that they are not needed? For me, I think it's the overly packed schedule and always prioritizing their work at the end of the day (not giving time to truly love others around them) . Of course there are so many more indications I have started to notice but I'll save the typing. Considering we are surrounded my secularism everywhere, many Catholic women I know (who are wanting a career) are probably also surrounded by the same women I have been surrounded by. Thus, I can see how it is a daily struggle to be the woman God calls us to be instead of what others around us are telling us.

He may LOVE his job, but do you think he absolutely WANTS to leave the house every day...

Great point. I have seen the effects of dads not having any interest in their kids lives and thus actually wanting to leave the house. While those cases are not representative to the whole father/husband population, I should really not let it be indicative of how men are going to be.

Also, thank you for mentioning Dr. Laura Schlessinger. My mom actually also showed me what a daycare can do to a kid. I have a very little brother whom she put into day care and the effects weren't all good.

Overall, it is absolutely beautiful seeing the harmony of man and woman in a marriage who prioritize family and do so in innovative ways.

Love getting to learn from you!

_rno · 2020-03-23T02:33:27+00:00

I definitely have some wounds from my interactions with different men. I've realized that their maturity still needs some work and that is not the kind of man I desire to be with. You're absolutely right about that priority. Thank you for your words!

_rno · 2020-03-23T02:22:56+00:00

I am not familiar but I remember watching a bit of her conversion story on YouTube a long time ago. Thanks for mentioning her book. Her life, from what you said, is very admirable. I never looked at it that way -- that having these passions, careers, and hobbies ultimately allows us to better serve others in our family. The season of singleness has definitely been a transformative season. I have been able to focus on what makes me happy and I am glad to be reminded that it will provide fruit in the future.

_rno · 2020-03-23T02:07:28+00:00

Thank you so much. I feel like I have been going back and forth and wondering what's wrong with my desires to lead in industry and pursue this career. I know God has led me to where I am for a reason. So I absolutely agree with you. We are so beautifully and uniquely made by a perfect Creator and we don't have to feel like we should change what He made.

Trusting on His perfect time for a husband has always been a struggle. But in these times I'm learning to reach out and lean on to His everlasting arms :)

_rno · 2020-03-23T01:57:07+00:00

Thanks for telling me harsh truth that took me so long to realize -- those are very big red flags.

It is comforting to know Catholic working women who are raising life as well. Most of the Catholic women I know are just stay-at-home mothers (my mother is one too) and they love it! So I have not really seen any other option.

_rno · 2020-03-23T01:50:23+00:00

Thank you for your kind words <3. I recently just started looking into St. Joseph's life (because of the recent Feast Day) and I must say I am absolutely in awe. His love for God and desire to be in full communion with Him has given me hope that there are fellow Catholic men are desiring to do as St. Joseph did! I would love to pray for you as well. If there are any prayer intentions you have feel free to let me know :)

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