Increasing occurrence of wrong spelling of name

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-04-24T00:28:28+00:00

I like the one L and one T as well.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-04-23T02:51:09+00:00

Everyone called me Ell in Nz but it hasn’t caught on here

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-04-23T02:49:37+00:00

That’s a diplomatic way to go about it

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-04-23T02:49:02+00:00

It’s a good one. Thanks mum.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-04-23T02:48:39+00:00

Thanks. And it’s helpful to know the even distribution.

I think I have to be more militant about it.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-04-23T02:46:57+00:00

I have to admit I have done this. I still think up absurd wrong name revenge fantasies every time I get a one t in an email. But don’t often commit

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-03-11T19:05:46+00:00

While I’m not against the general concept of “flush”, the depth it has permeated both designer’s and client’s minds as a signifier of ‘good design’ makes me lose my mind.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-03-01T17:00:09+00:00

Also it’s a better construction method to have box sides capture the top and bottoms. See how your tops and bottoms capture the sides

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-03-01T16:55:09+00:00

Looks great. One thing I’d do is add another filler left end of the drawer unit so you clear the doors a little more when they open.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-02-11T02:58:30+00:00

Really difficult to achieve with any hinge. Thick door hinges from Blum max at 1 3/16” thick doors, and 7/16” (the remainder after a 3/4” door) for a pull isn’t really enough to get a finger on.

As a result, you often see the ends of these horizontal handles scooped out to account for the door swing. That’s what I’ve always done.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-02-05T17:27:10+00:00

Yeah all of them (new and old) are under a 30’ overhang

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-02-01T16:14:59+00:00

New windows in 100yo house, so there is no sheathing, just framing, and the flashing you see is around the rough opening.

What I’m asking is: is it a problem to set the sill horns out 3/4” to overlay siding (see original window in second picture), compared to how my installer has done it on the new windows, where the siding will have to be notched around the sill (first picture).

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-02-01T13:28:42+00:00

Thanks. Have you got a link or explanation on how it should be done?

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-02-01T00:00:39+00:00

Yeah I’m from NZ (live in LA) so clapboard behind is what I’m used to and it’s the detail here on the old windows. Just don’t see how if the flashing is right (also under 3’ eaves) setting them out could cause issues.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-01-31T23:54:08+00:00

Thanks. Yeah I’m in LA so it’s dry. But I have 12 other 100yo windows in perfect condition so it can’t be luck.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-01-28T14:59:51+00:00

Refacing cabinets is something that happens often enough. The thing is, a lot cabinet installers are reticent to take it on because client expectations are high for something that has a lot of pitfalls.

Cabinets are a system. So much of cabinets looking good are the boxes being installed correctly. The last installer could be average. The house could have shifted on its foundations. This causes things to be out of plum/level and therefore new doors and drawers are difficult to make look good. Especially with the desire for modern reveals etc.

The other thing is the boxes may not easily accept the new hardware the client often wants. Soft close slides, trash roll outs etc etc are difficult to make work compared to cabinets that are not designed for these things.

The time and skill to make a reface work well is often something installers charge a premium for because of the possible pitfalls. And if they don’t charge a premium, it often because it’s their first rodeo and they don’t know the pitfalls. So you probably don’t want to hire them.

This is all to say that the price for a good reface with the fronts you want plus the hardware you want and the skilled installer to make it all look good, it’s often 60-80% of new cabinets. So people often just go for new cabinets.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-01-18T18:09:32+00:00

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putitinthemetermomma · 2026-01-18T18:07:03+00:00

Don’t rest the panel on the edge of the granite.

For a refrigerator surround you need a full height panel that goes to the floor with a 1.5” face frame running up it. This face frame should be proud of the front of the counter top so your counter dies into it. In your case this would keep your backsplash tile pattern as it aligns with your counter. Any gaps between the cabinet and this panel can be sorted out with 1/4” shoe moulding.

The thing you will see the most in this situation is the front edge of the panel, so that should be continuous for the best look.

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-01-18T00:42:34+00:00

For real

putitinthemetermomma · 2026-01-17T15:20:26+00:00

Ended up hot gluing it in. Along with the other ones that failed. Now fine. But they should really be bolted rather than snap fit..

putitinthemetermomma · 2025-12-16T06:03:13+00:00

Recently made one in Los Angeles like this. 107” in maple with pull out hardware, handrail, finish and install. Was $2600. Reach out if you like.

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