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06-15-2013, 07:10 AM
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Our New Kitchen
I realize that few if any here would care, but we did get some good suggestions from ER members, so FWIW. I really did not want to spend the money, but DW was hell bent insisted, and I agreed as a means to enhance our homes resale since we plan to move in a few years.
As the head cook and bottle washer, I am enjoying the new kitchen. The late 80's kitchen was still operable, but horribly dated, the soffit/bulkheads were a dead giveaway. And the lack of countertop clutter is not for show, everything is now conveniently stored and readily accessible.
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06-15-2013, 07:14 AM
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Very nice. What did you use for the counter tops? Quartz or marble?
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06-15-2013, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by KB
Very nice.
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06-15-2013, 07:22 AM
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Very nice. What did you use for the counter tops? Quartz or marble?
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Granite, since that's what most buyers (in our price range) think they want. If we were keeping the house, we would have gone with quartz or even soapstone.
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No one agrees with other people's opinions; they merely agree with their own opinions -- expressed by somebody else. Sydney Tremayne
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 45% bonds / 5% cash
Target WR: Approx 1.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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06-15-2013, 07:25 AM
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Thanks.
New counters are next on my list, and I was thinking about quartz. I'll consider both.
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06-15-2013, 07:25 AM
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Very nice! I really like the light-colored cabinets and floor.
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06-15-2013, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by KB
Thanks.
New counters are next on my list, and I was thinking about quartz. I'll consider both.
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Granite prices have come way down. BTW, many buyers who THINK they want granite are unaware of the maintenance needed(sealing, etc.).
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06-15-2013, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by omni550
Granite prices have come way down. BTW, many buyers who THINK they want granite are unaware of the maintenance needed(sealing, etc.).
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Very true, we got the best lifetime sealer we could find (Granite Shield)...not cheap. Our countertops were $75/sqft installed incl tax, but you could spend 2x or 3x if you wanted to. Home Depot (we did not use HD) had granite starting at $50/sqft installed, but it was 2/3rds the thickness of "standard."
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06-15-2013, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by omni550
Granite prices have come way down. BTW, many buyers who THINK they want granite are unaware of the maintenance needed(sealing, etc.).
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I'm aware of the need to seal granite, what's the "etc."
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06-15-2013, 08:19 AM
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Your new kitchen is beautiful MP and will definitely help sell your house when you decide to give it up. Amazing how different it looks even maintaining the same layout!
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06-15-2013, 08:19 AM
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Very nice remodel. I hope you enjoy it for the next few years before selling the home.
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06-15-2013, 08:22 AM
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I'm aware of the need to seal granite, what's the "etc."
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I don't even know anyone who has actually resealed their granite in up to a couple of decades of hard use.
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06-15-2013, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Bestwifeever
I don't even know anyone who has actually resealed their granite in up to a couple of decades of hard use.
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Ours came pre-sealed.
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06-15-2013, 08:42 AM
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Gorgeous new kitchen ! How was living through the remodel ?
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06-15-2013, 08:44 AM
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It's beautiful! Wow! I love the lack of clutter.
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06-15-2013, 08:45 AM
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Oh oh..... These photos are going to cost me money some day.
Nice kitchen. What will you cook in it?
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06-15-2013, 08:57 AM
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Looks like you went from good to great Midpack.
So when is the ER forum only BBQ? 
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06-15-2013, 09:00 AM
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Gorgeous new kitchen ! How was living through the remodel ?
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Not fun, but we got used to it. Kitchen was completely out of commission about 2-3 weeks, and the whole project took 5-6 (really about 15 days of actual work, mostly waiting for countertops). It's amazing what just not having a sink and running water does to a kitchen. Had to fill pitchers from 1/2 bath and wash dishes in a bathtub for weeks.
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Nice kitchen. What will you cook in it?
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Everything, every day! Since I retired, I've perfected a lot of our favorites. And going from electric to gas (range) has been a nice change, even though I overcooked rice & oatmeal once each before learning the difference in #3 on electric & #3 on gas... 
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06-15-2013, 09:04 AM
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Midpack,
See that the microwave is now over the stove. Just wondering where you are now keeping the coffeemaker and toaster oven?
omni
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