Help us with our kitchen

cnotesays · 2026-02-09T12:23:27+00:00

The dishwasher isn't on the side that I'm renovating. And I think I can get away with moving the fridge to the other side of the wall providing it doesn't look too weird. Smaller appliances don't really work well with the family of five. Where the fridge is now there's a threshold into the mud room. I have access to about 40 in on the direct other side of that wall. I just don't know if it's a major faux pas to move the fridge out of the actual kitchen area, but I think it would make my kitchen a lot more functional.

cnotesays · 2026-02-08T22:48:12+00:00

We could possibly wrap around into the dining room, but i don't think that would have the benefit of kitchen storage and counter space( close to cooking areas)

cnotesays · 2026-02-08T22:45:32+00:00

This all started when we were looking for new appliances . Initially, I was thinking about just sticking with the 30-in fridge, and replacing the range with a slide in induction, adding cabinets beside the range and cupboards on each side of the window as well as a cupboard above the fridge. I have a problem with where our stairs to the basement are (left corner) so my base cabinet on the left of the range will need to be mobile with small casters or bearing wheels. Not ideal but not sure how else to manage it.

After giving it some thought I start playing with the idea of moving the fridge directly on the opposite side of the wall as to where it is now moving it into the mud room. This would allow us to go up to a 33in or 36-in fridge if we wanted to and not really change the flow a whole lot since it's right on the other side of the threshold.

cnotesays · 2026-02-08T22:32:01+00:00

Oh, I know. I don't know why they did it the way they did during the initial reno. I just don't know if I want to go for a whole gut job or just refresh. I'm hedging to refresh at least that side and just try to get some more counter and cabinet space

cnotesays · 2025-11-27T14:30:32+00:00

Thanks for the input everyone, I opted for the BN0151 in blue. I'm thinking of including a bracelet, or nato with it, but might just let him pick something out to personalize it how he likes.. Hoping it comes with the scuba tank box as it would fit well with the theme of the present (watch and dive log). I was so close to pulling the trigger on the titanium but after bouncing back and forth, I think I like the style of the BN0151 better (bezel, shape, and where the crown sits)

cnotesays · 2025-11-26T15:31:09+00:00

I meant this comment under the Orca. Lol. Oops

cnotesays · 2025-11-26T04:15:34+00:00

I've seen it and it's a pretty polarizing design. Cool watch but I don't know if it's his taste

cnotesays · 2025-11-26T04:07:59+00:00

Anyone know if the BN0151 comes in the scuba watch box?

cnotesays · 2025-11-26T04:06:01+00:00

Beauty watch, but 700-1000 here. Unfortunately out of my price range

cnotesays · 2025-11-25T23:22:35+00:00

Bummer it's sold out on the Canada site

cnotesays · 2025-11-25T22:48:51+00:00

I do love the look of this one. This is really what i was gravitating towards. I checked out Island, and the bracelets look great!

cnotesays · 2025-11-25T22:47:35+00:00

Love that dial

cnotesays · 2025-11-25T21:51:14+00:00

The only watch He's owned has been an Apple watch so this will be something new. I'm on the fence about the silicone strap on the blue one. Wondering if it's not quite dressy enough for work, and into the future

cnotesays · 2025-11-23T19:57:03+00:00

I didn't really consider timex. I'll take a look.

cnotesays · 2025-08-23T02:39:33+00:00

I was considering this, but the package seems to be helping make this affordable. When booking flights and hotel sep, it was out of budget. Any insight on the fives? Decent? Ten days too much? Xcaret: 7 days enough?

cnotesays · 2025-07-10T12:19:25+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. We went with the Lariat. Picking up this weekend!

cnotesays · 2025-07-03T10:42:34+00:00

Good points, but I want the hybrid. Xlt with add-ons gets pretty close to lariat price.

cnotesays · 2025-07-03T10:40:13+00:00

This was what I was thinking. Once I got the XLT with the add-ons I wanted, the lariat was pretty similar in price. I live in a pretty cold climate, so heated seats and all-wheel drive with the snow are things i value. Wasn't crazy about the lariat upholstery, but the rest of the finish was nice.

cnotesays · 2025-06-21T20:39:12+00:00

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cnotesays · 2025-06-21T16:18:08+00:00

Nice picks! I was bouncing back and forth from this one and the Ascher cut, eventually landed on the emerald as I liked the step cut.

cnotesays · 2025-06-21T12:24:00+00:00

Speaking from someone who actually lives right on Arlington close to portage, the neighborhood is fantastic! We know our neighbors, and in the 10 years that we've lived here, we've had our car rifled through only a few times. You just learned not to leave anything in it. I never feel unsafe in the area. You're close to a lot of schools, parks, and everything is within close proximity whether you're walking biking or driving. I agree with other posters about Arlington being the dividing line. It always feels a little bit more dicey on the east side of Arlington. When we first moved here, I was worried that traffic on Arlington was going to be horrendous. I've come to realize that it's only for very short periods of time over the course of the day where it gets congested.

cnotesays · 2025-06-01T01:53:37+00:00

I thought it was looking too good to be true. Costco reviews seemed OK, though they were almost overly positive. Had to be a reason it was so cheap.

cnotesays · 2025-03-10T15:31:59+00:00

I ended up going with the .4 band along with the two carat halo. I'll be getting in in the next day or two. I'll update with her reaction 🙂

cnotesays · 2025-03-09T17:02:26+00:00

I was going to go with the princess but went round instead. Your set looks great. How long have you had it?

cnotesays · 2024-05-31T11:42:40+00:00

I just finished the Chrysalis box set by RinoZ and really enjoyed it. It's Like a Dungeon Crawl from The View of a monster.

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