tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post943120804985616128..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Kitchen Window, Kitchen WallLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-35064225875217857222011-12-21T07:09:24.046-05:002011-12-21T07:09:24.046-05:00Betty, we're actually running into the same pr...Betty, we're actually running into the same problem. Most of the wall studs are true 2 inches by 4 inches, and of course modern ones are smaller. It's making for some wonky walls.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75028965889059762392011-12-20T17:51:26.262-05:002011-12-20T17:51:26.262-05:00We were going to do the drywall ourselves but much...We were going to do the drywall ourselves but much of the walls and joists don't line up and I'm not confident I could tackle it. I did do all of the insulation and Lover installed all of the plumbing! So far no snow so I'm happy about that!!Betty Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02969729442516070109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19666467547153337642011-12-19T16:48:59.186-05:002011-12-19T16:48:59.186-05:00Richard, yes, I agree. Both it and the insulation ...Richard, yes, I agree. Both it and the insulation are good investments. And it is definitely making a difference this winter. <br /><br />Benita, I suspect that if he wasn't inclined the way, we'd be doing something else with our lives!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71322342658154946972011-12-19T13:04:27.820-05:002011-12-19T13:04:27.820-05:00Goodness it must be nice being married to such a h...Goodness it must be nice being married to such a handy man like Dan.Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13800023778301174572011-12-19T09:14:27.325-05:002011-12-19T09:14:27.325-05:00Leigh the new window much better than the old one,...Leigh the new window much better than the old one, and I'm sure it will be keeping that house a little warmer as well. These improvements will only pay for themselves in time with this really nice home, so your helping preserve some history in the process. Well done! Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10672489728892122262011-12-19T08:16:03.943-05:002011-12-19T08:16:03.943-05:00Renee, thanks! And Merry Christmas to you too!
Do...Renee, thanks! And Merry Christmas to you too!<br /><br />Donna, I can sort of understand why they sometimes don't insulate in the south (It doesn't' get cold, right? Wrong! Plus we have to insulate from the <i>heat</i>!), but in Illinois?!?! Whew, I know the difference that insulation made. <br /><br />HangKebon, thanks! Doubtful it will get done by Christmas, but we're on our way!<br /><br />Woody, thanks!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7315935902765900892011-12-19T07:27:25.806-05:002011-12-19T07:27:25.806-05:00Looking good!Looking good!Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877959836671583682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3726525844758362032011-12-18T21:47:49.944-05:002011-12-18T21:47:49.944-05:00Hi Leigh...
DIY is so cool! i hope u can get ever...Hi Leigh...<br /><br />DIY is so cool! i hope u can get everything done before christmas! All the best to u & Dan..:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735560052450580964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25738040847164609352011-12-18T19:55:01.175-05:002011-12-18T19:55:01.175-05:00Leigh
When we redid our kitchen two years ago and...Leigh<br /><br />When we redid our kitchen two years ago and replaced the kitchen window we also found no insullation. Thus explaing the ice cold wind that came through the area above my sink putting alyer of ice in the washing up water. Now dishes are truly a pleasure to do in the winter. I never understood NOT insullating since it really is cheap compared to the cost of heating uninsulated rooms. Go figureDonna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58614209345169925752011-12-18T19:29:20.021-05:002011-12-18T19:29:20.021-05:00Yippee! It's looking so great! :D Merry Chri...Yippee! It's looking so great! :D Merry Christmas to you.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90164934664917577082011-12-18T16:55:18.696-05:002011-12-18T16:55:18.696-05:00Theresa, it is exciting. And a relief.
Debbie, i...Theresa, it is exciting. And a relief. <br /><br />Debbie, it does seem to be getting done more quickly thank I'd hoped. Of course, there's still a lot to go!<br /><br />Janice, a kindred spirit, LOL. It's true Dan is gung ho on his projects. I'm fortunate he loves to do this sort of thing.<br /><br />Sue, thanks! You offered a fantastic giveaway. I'm glad a lot of people entered!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-18893717298735841702011-12-18T13:57:57.035-05:002011-12-18T13:57:57.035-05:00You must be getting so excited about being so clos...You must be getting so excited about being so close to having your kitchen finished! It's looking good.<br /><br />I'm so glad you made it over in time to enter my giveaway. SewMamaSew apparantly hosts these twice a year, and I'll definately be doing it again. So much fun!Suehttp://www.majorasue.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90950595692768555142011-12-18T12:58:09.570-05:002011-12-18T12:58:09.570-05:00Oh I wish we lived closer, I love to hang wallpape...Oh I wish we lived closer, I love to hang wallpaper. I would come over and lend a hand. You're making such great progress. I showed your pictures to my husband and his comment was "Wow, he's got those 'get-up-and-go' kind of genes!"CaliforniaGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137556336315915924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25379326079091544872011-12-18T10:20:18.153-05:002011-12-18T10:20:18.153-05:00Wow, so much progress in such a short time! Hooray...Wow, so much progress in such a short time! Hooray for extra days off and good weather! Your kitchen looks so much more snug and warm now, and I'm glad you have a longer window for a much improved view!DebbieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508692845369401119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-63903266757167939342011-12-18T08:02:24.506-05:002011-12-18T08:02:24.506-05:00Well, that is all darn exciting. The new window lo...Well, that is all darn exciting. The new window looks beautiful and the insulation will make quite a difference<br />for sure!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2821334455841908662011-12-18T05:21:47.108-05:002011-12-18T05:21:47.108-05:00Jaime, I love the idea of "nesting." I&#...Jaime, I love the idea of "nesting." I'll love it when we get the house done and I can focus on creative activities like that. But of course, it's a lot of fun to see one's dream kitchen coming to fruition. :)<br /><br />Mrs. Trixi, thanks!<br /><br />Lana, you can't see from the photo, but right now it's overlooking our small field of wheat; glorious green!<br /><br />TL, I was looking at my <a href="http://leighsgardenjournal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Garden Journal</a>, comparing weather last December and this. Last year this time we were having snow and freezing rains! No complaints that it's only chilly now. :)<br /><br />Tina, thank you for that on the compost! The Shepherd produces gorgeous vegetables and that method sounds so easy. I'm into easy these days. Not that I mind the work, but there's always more to do than time to do it in!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-36173711421393840362011-12-18T01:32:16.026-05:002011-12-18T01:32:16.026-05:00That is just looking soooo nice and I know you wil...That is just looking soooo nice and I know you will love it even more when it's all done. T. <br /><br />P.S. The Shepherd does a no turn compost in our garden - he just puts all the barn cleanings in rows and has for years. Plants right into the rows. The extra mulch helps keep down the weeds - I think he found it in a Japanese gardening book ... T.Tina T-Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054132355737998706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65804522092359665892011-12-18T00:12:00.912-05:002011-12-18T00:12:00.912-05:00Great progress, glad weather has been cooperating,...Great progress, glad weather has been cooperating, nothing like trying to remodel during cold weather.<br /><br />Merry ChristmasTombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-6949886159416361092011-12-17T23:20:44.113-05:002011-12-17T23:20:44.113-05:00Very nice, it will be wonderful to have years of f...Very nice, it will be wonderful to have years of future delights to see out the window!!<br /><br />Enjoy!www.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-6128991081674079242011-12-17T22:31:55.094-05:002011-12-17T22:31:55.094-05:00It all looks great and is really coming along. Lo...It all looks great and is really coming along. Love the new window.Trixihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196019426959996853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-64442423508505363082011-12-17T22:00:36.962-05:002011-12-17T22:00:36.962-05:00A beautiful view from your beautiful new window! I...A beautiful view from your beautiful new window! I spend a lot of time "nesting" in winter, working to make our house more of a home, too. It will be fun to see your kitchen when everything's in place! <br />-JaimeNgo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29211659746676219742011-12-17T20:52:12.692-05:002011-12-17T20:52:12.692-05:00Ginny, it is exciting to make improvements and mak...Ginny, it is exciting to make improvements and make our mark on it so to speak. You're right, no place like home!<br /><br />Stephanie, I only hope the progress continues at this rate!<br /><br />Mama Pea, amazing how something like walls can make a difference, isn't it? We've had a nicely mild winter so far, which I'm appreciating. The last two were so cold!<br /><br />Lynda, we can really tell a difference with the insulation. The kitchen used to be the coldest room in the house. No more!<br /><br />Crustyrusty, thanks!<br /><br />Badgerpendous, he does a pretty good job of thinking ahead. :)<br /><br />Nina, exciting, isn't it? We still have to install the chimney pipe in order to use the stove. Once he finishes the walls, he'll do that next, while I do the wallpapering. Can't wait!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37795611417473415842011-12-17T20:47:26.519-05:002011-12-17T20:47:26.519-05:00Gosh, it sure is coming together quickly! You wil...Gosh, it sure is coming together quickly! You will be putting up that wallpaper soon for sure. You must be really looking forward to getting back your kitchen. Is the cookstove fully operational yet? Wouldn't that be nice when the weather turns colder!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84558355426519902092011-12-17T20:45:55.527-05:002011-12-17T20:45:55.527-05:00Looks sharp already, and that's great, getting...Looks sharp already, and that's great, getting those extra 2x4s in for the cabinets.<br /><br />Can't wait to see the next step!badgerpendoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540038174008061800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19059733904932097852011-12-17T20:00:24.156-05:002011-12-17T20:00:24.156-05:00Nice job :-)Nice job :-)Crustyrustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478587825608882510noreply@blogger.com