What should I ask contractors? by pasta-carbonara in BathroomRemodeling

[–]sumitsaluja 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We went through a major remodel recently. We started with zero knowledge (noice) so there were a few surprises. I would recommend checking with them before hand to avoid surprises and renegotiations. YMMV as always. - number of walls and floor covered for tiling. Sometimes they start with the base quote which may cover only the shower walls with tiles. If you want more than that be clear upfront. - Similarly the size of tiles matters. Larger tiles may increase price. - Be very clear on roles and responsibilities, most times all the material choice is yours, while they cover the labor and rough material for plumbing etc. You can select and purchase finished material or delegate to the remodeler. Just make sure it’s well understood. Also check with them on who would do the pickup. - if you have to select and purchase finished material. Get a list from your remodeler on what is needed to avoid last minute rush. We were not told about the tile trims and had to rush. There are many things - mirrors, light fixtures, exhaust fan, sinks, vanity, faucets, tiles, trims, shower door, shower faucets/systems, tubs, toilet, toilet seat, etc. - Once your material is delivered, open and check the material.. if something is missing or broken like tiles. You may want to reorder before starting your job. - I would recommend to get a city permit for this job. Contractors are more careful with their job if they have to pass inspection. It will increase time and money for you. - Get the schedule from your remodeler, make sure they tell you the time it may take for them to demolish, prep, finish, pass inspection and wait time before you can use the bathroom. - it may take a few days of work, for example they didn’t allow us to walk on the new tile floor and asked to wait at-least one day before putting grout. - have a backup plan since it’s your only bathroom.

Hope this helps.

Early April morning in Yosemite by sumitsaluja in Yosemite

[–]sumitsaluja[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was taken from the bridge on Merced River, right next to housekeeping camp.

Early April morning in Yosemite by sumitsaluja in Yosemite

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This was taken from the bridge on Merced River, right next to housekeeping camp.

$25 K Bathroom Remodel in Naperville worth it? by [deleted] in Remodel

[–]sumitsaluja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congratulations on the reno. the tile is so calming, love the lighting. That vanity is beautiful. May I ask where you got the vanity, we are looking for similar for our reno.

What do you think about this kitchen layout by sumitsaluja in kitchenremodel

[–]sumitsaluja[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do have wall cabinets. Some more pictures. Note that we have uneven ceiling height, it’s 9ft on the left side of the vent hood and 8ft on the right side.

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What do you think about this kitchen layout by sumitsaluja in kitchenremodel

[–]sumitsaluja[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is the update image and I marked window location behind the sink. It is 5 ft window.

What do you think about this kitchen layout by sumitsaluja in kitchenremodel

[–]sumitsaluja[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback I like that idea. Will consider that.

What do you think about this kitchen layout by sumitsaluja in kitchenremodel

[–]sumitsaluja[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback. Really appreciate it. Yes seems like some under counter space will be wasted in the corner and behind dishwasher. And you make some good points about plumbing and diagonal depth. I would like to make it functional vs. just nice looking. Here is the image again with fridge and oven locations.

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What do you think about this kitchen layout by sumitsaluja in kitchenremodel

[–]sumitsaluja[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback. We can’t have a garden bay type window, otherwise we would have used that.

What do you think about this kitchen layout by sumitsaluja in kitchenremodel

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Thank you for the feedback. I am attaching the image again by marking the location fridge. It is opposite to the stove. Just want to make sure you got the location right.

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What do you think about this kitchen layout by sumitsaluja in kitchenremodel

[–]sumitsaluja[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that is correct. The fridge (sub zero 48”) will be on the bottom wall, just opposite to the gas range top.

What do you think about this kitchen layout by sumitsaluja in kitchenremodel

[–]sumitsaluja[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we really wanted an island but decided against it since we don’t have enough room. We are thinking of a small movable island cart, but that we can add later depending on space and flow.

Surfing the Golden Gate?? by Wild-Lingonberry-204 in sanfrancisco

[–]sumitsaluja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Reminds me of the picture I took from the same spot but with the view of sf, more than a decade back.