tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post2027092515147771180..comments2024-03-26T17:16:52.325-07:00Comments on Mountain Top Spice: Connections... Perplexions .... and Decisions! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-6170168484205320302015-07-11T07:35:28.739-07:002015-07-11T07:35:28.739-07:00I totally agree with my friend Ronda. Yes, yes, y...I totally agree with my friend Ronda. Yes, yes, yes! And she is a good resource for you as you tackle this project. Hugs!A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-71359219090020709132015-07-07T18:03:03.317-07:002015-07-07T18:03:03.317-07:00Good for you!! Email me if you want to know any ti...Good for you!! Email me if you want to know any tips about painting or using polyurethane on the subfloor.Ronda@islandmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717144102801480011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-15847268964939007842015-07-07T17:45:46.948-07:002015-07-07T17:45:46.948-07:00Wow, so many decisions and so much work! I'm n...Wow, so many decisions and so much work! I'm not sure I have many good suggestions. I think I would put a subfloor in rather than continue to scrape! As far as the cabinets...there are so many factors, the top one being, what can you afford and will you be happy with what you do? You can save, but will you feel good about what you have in the end and inviting company over or looking at them every day? Or, if money is too tight, you could just be thankful you have what you have. It's all in your perspective and what you really want to do. I hope you are having fun!Lynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-69050444794723588772015-07-07T15:38:21.653-07:002015-07-07T15:38:21.653-07:00You know Ronda, my husband had mentioned to me abo...You know Ronda, my husband had mentioned to me about painting the floors. We have a flooring man coming tomorrow, and after I find out the sticker shock from that visit, I may be taking you up on your great idea of painting the floors, since my husband had mentioned it as well. I will have to check into the cost of putting down the plywood subfloor and the stain, versus the cost of flooring, and then decide. At this point, the cheapest, and durable options are winning out, lol! Indeed, I am learning how to trust the Lord for every decision and process that we are making, as I know He cares about each and every detail, and finding that joy in the journey too! I can't imagine my life without Him involved in every aspect of it! Thank you again for your thoughts, and I will keep you posted on what our decision is.... are you having the heat wave up there? Whew! It has really been a doozy around here! Anyway, take care my friend! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-47224491483306198682015-07-07T15:34:32.974-07:002015-07-07T15:34:32.974-07:00Indeed, so many many decisions, and although many ...Indeed, so many many decisions, and although many options have been considered, I think we are going to go with the cabinets that were in the house, ugly as they are, and repaint them and try to make them work, and save the $$. I really would love to have the new cabinets, but they come unstained as well, and so would still need that work done to them. We are going to stretch our frugal budget as far as we can, and try to make the best of it, and try to find all the "joy in the journey" we can! I really appreciate your thoughts and prayers, and it means so much to hear what other people think, and of course, trusting the Lord to show us the best way to get it all done. I know He cares about even the tiniest details! Many love and hugs sent to you and your family across the miles today :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-34079757186205874142015-07-07T15:15:23.785-07:002015-07-07T15:15:23.785-07:00Kelley, thank you SO much for taking the time to s...Kelley, thank you SO much for taking the time to share your thoughts! I really enjoyed considering each one of them! I had already asked my husband if we could move the bar, but, (isn't there always a "but" lol!) moving the bar to the window wouldn't work, because the window is too low for the sink to be put there - bummer! I have asked several carpenter friends, and they all agree that idea won't work, because the window is so low. So, for now, we are going to try to use just what we've got, make it as cute as we can, and live with whatever else isn't our fancy, and save our $$ for the home we really want. So at this point, the most cost effective way seems to be using the cabinets I've got. Have you ever painted kitchen cabinets? Any tips, tricks, how-tos, or do nots? <br /><br />For the flooring, we are meeting with a flooring man tomorrow, and hear what he has to say. I think we have decided to carpet the living room and bedrooms, and vinyl flooring for the kitchen and bathroom, which seems to be the most cost effective plan. I guess we'll see! <br /><br />Appreciate you sharing your thoughts so much... and I'll keep you posted on new developments! Hope you are having safe travels! :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-12701103147880901362015-07-07T15:10:57.568-07:002015-07-07T15:10:57.568-07:00Haha! I looked forward to your comments, because ...Haha! I looked forward to your comments, because I know you have done a lot of renovations, and we have never had to do any major renovations to any home we've lived in. So, this is a new experience for me, and indeed so many decisions! I think I have decided to go with the cabinets already in the house, paint them, and save that money for something else. Appreciate your input so very much! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-71418467441541239412015-07-06T18:05:42.304-07:002015-07-06T18:05:42.304-07:00Haha! If it were me I would lay a plywood subfloor...Haha! If it were me I would lay a plywood subfloor (not particle board) and then paint my floors adding carpeting or rugs where desired. Stain and polyurethane can also be used to give the look of a wood floor although it is more expensive due to the cost of the polyurethane but your floors will be easy to clean. I would use the existing cabinets and maybe take doors off add fabric or whatever to make them feel homey. Seven hundred dollars is seven hundred dollars! I would choose to be content because contentment is a state of the mind. I wish you well!Ronda@islandmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717144102801480011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-34959785918950015062015-07-03T21:52:28.035-07:002015-07-03T21:52:28.035-07:00So many decisions!!! But, it is very exciting. I...So many decisions!!! But, it is very exciting. I can't wait to see the finished product. It makes me tired to think of how much work the older cabinets will require. LOL! If it were me, and I possibly could, I would go with the cabinet plan the man drew up for you....but that is just me...I know the dear Lord will lead you and show you what is best for you. :) So happy for you!!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-12509769160334402792015-07-03T16:08:23.779-07:002015-07-03T16:08:23.779-07:00Stripping, sanding, painting, no time, will the ca...Stripping, sanding, painting, no time, will the cabinets even fit right, and will they look as nice after all that work?<br /><br />I suggest pulling out that entire "bar" where the dishwasher is and opening it up with an island instead. That "bar" is a floor space guzzler and an island offers more freedom.<br /><br />My Dad has a double-wide in Florida and he did that-- opened up the area with an island and the difference was AMAZING!<br /><br />And trying to rip up all that gag-flooring is a huge time-(back-)waster. Lay new subfloor and work from there. Scrub as best as you can first and level it out with a pourable compound first in the dippy spots.<br /><br />It's going to be amazing!!!! I'm so excited for you!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Kelley~<br /><br />P.S. Craig's list!!!!Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489696027613465792.post-13701156521753882112015-07-03T14:38:40.124-07:002015-07-03T14:38:40.124-07:00Lots of big decisions that is for sure. I wish I h...Lots of big decisions that is for sure. I wish I had the answers for you...or a big check! ;) Painting the old is probably the most economical way and then you would have a few hundred left for other things you need. However, it is a ton of work and you need to make sure that they will really fit properly, etc. Yikes, so much to consider. Good luck!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.com