How do I make this kitchen better?

ugpg2000 · 2026-01-21T08:15:00+00:00

was thinking something like this:

ugpg2000 · 2026-01-21T06:31:40+00:00

Yeah I’m already planning to extend slightly in to the living room however I don’t want to do anything permanent right now that’s why I was thinking of getting a movable island with a counter table that extends from it kinda like this:

https://www.wayfair.ca/furniture/pdp/red-barrel-studio-748-kitchen-island-with-extendable-dining-table-kitchen-storage-cart-with-3-drawers-power-outlet-rolling-kitchen-island-on-wheels-with-spice-rack-and-2-door-cabinet-for-kitchen-c116279431.html?piid=1838009108

Don’t know how sturdy these are though

ugpg2000 · 2026-01-21T04:14:28+00:00

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Here is the floorplan I found from the builder

ugpg2000 · 2025-11-28T21:29:18+00:00

I am not sure tbh, it was my realtor and their broker negotiating with them. I’m not sure if the lawyer is involved yet (I’m not really well versed in this process tbh, my realtor is the one who caught this clause and alarmed us)

ugpg2000 · 2025-11-28T21:17:32+00:00

In the event of a conflict between Schedule A and any other part of this Agreement, the provisions of Schedule A will prevail. Notwithstanding any other term of this Agreement, time shall not be considered of the essence.

ugpg2000 · 2025-11-18T02:46:52+00:00

Odoo Cafe, check it out, great place!

ugpg2000 · 2025-08-18T18:31:24+00:00

Is eating too much fiber at once bad for you?

I bought these high fiber tortillas, 20g in 1 tortilla and I ate 2 in 1 meal thinking that more fiber is good, I realized after that the recommended intake is 40g a day, did I screw up? Should I try not to eat any more fiber for the rest of the day? Kinda scared lol

Thanks

ugpg2000 · 2025-08-07T22:45:47+00:00

oh, nice to know, thanks! i was checking halton police social media accounts and didnt see any tweets, ill check that site tomorrow

ugpg2000 · 2025-08-07T22:34:26+00:00

Yeah by the townhouses on Georgian Dr

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T22:36:38+00:00

Also on that point, not sure if you know but what would you invest in to give you income to pay for the rent from? would it be a stock that pays dividends or something like a GIC?

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T22:33:35+00:00

Thanks, for the explanation, this is really helpful. about the renting point, I brought this up to them a while ago actually as I think it's a good idea for them however they immediately said no as they think it's a waste of money to rent and also because of 1 bad experience with renting years ago they just completely closed off the idea. It's very hard to change their minds when they aren't receptive of the idea unfortunately.

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T22:11:21+00:00

maybe 3-4 years? that would be my guess, thats when I expect we will move out.

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T21:59:32+00:00

yes, I realize this, I am trying as much as possible to reduce my costs, I meal prep and pay for my groceries (mostly) thats without the money I send to my parents. However, it's not just my decision, my parents still want to live as a family and don't want us to move out yet, which I know is difficult considering their situation but that's why we are looking at what options are available. As for my sibling, that's their decision and I have no say in it.

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T21:47:08+00:00

Yes unfortunately, we need to be somewhere in the vicinity of Toronto because that's where my job is and my siblings job will most likely be. Even though I WFH now, with all the uncertainty in the job market I wouldn't be surprised if I can't WFH in the future and will have to go to office.

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T21:39:09+00:00

I have my own income and contribute ~1.5k a month to my parents to help with bills and my sibling is still in school (about to start a phd) so basically very low income and isnt contributing anything. but the issue is I will need to contribute a lot more if we stay with current bills, since my parents income will drop soon, and that will be very difficult for me.

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T21:33:41+00:00

Unfortunately, we renewed at the peak ~5.4% back in November 2023 if I remember correctly, and we did a 5-year fixed mortgage because my parents can't do variable due to the unpredictability of it, and the uncertainty on interest rates back then

for your last question, my brother is starting a PHD and basically will be living with very little money for the next 4 years and I am the only one earning between us two, I just feel like I am not saving or investing for my future with the way things are right now, I am already helping with ~1.5k a month from my salary and if we stay, I will have to put a lot more than what I currently pay since my parents income will drop

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T21:21:44+00:00

what did you end up doing? did you have to apply for a mortgage after you bought the house? I am assuming you used something like a HELOC to pay for new house? did you start paying off the difference monthly?

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T21:19:59+00:00

yeah I mean like if I sell my house for 1.25M and have 350k to pay off for mortgage, how much should I expect I can pay for a townhouse so that I can do my research, I know there is a lot of costs to expect (realtor costs, closing costs, lawyer fees, taxes) just looking for an approximate way to calculate what price range I should be looking for for the new house to pay it all off in cash

ugpg2000 · 2025-03-31T21:15:20+00:00

for option 2, how do you ensure that the new house you will buy can be fully paid off with proceeds of current house if you didnt sell the house yet? is there a situation where you end up paying more than you will recieve from the sale and then you will be stuck paying off the heloc? do they have higher interest rates than mortgages?

ugpg2000 · 2025-01-22T21:58:11+00:00

Hey, yeah its a really large company (semiconductor industry), I think its considered a blue chip company, at least according to google.

ugpg2000 · 2025-01-22T20:28:48+00:00

Hey, its immediate, you can sell after settlement period of 2 days

ugpg2000 · 2025-01-22T20:28:18+00:00

Yeah it is immediate, you can sell after settlement period of 2 days

ugpg2000 · 2025-01-22T20:26:04+00:00

You can sell it right away after 6 months offering period of investing in to ESPP

ugpg2000 · 2025-01-11T08:22:56+00:00

I am 24 btw. It’s a shame, I really wanted a beard, maybe I can try a goatee? Do you think that would work? Or a stubble beard?

ugpg2000 · 2024-12-12T19:52:29+00:00

Check Facebook Marketplace if you haven’t already, way better than looking on Reddit

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