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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston)
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You are all such busy homemakers. I love reading about your projects and accomplishments. My vote is always for wood floors.
I haven't seen shag carpet in years, but my OCD personality didn't care for it. I couldn't stand it when the shags were crushed down and not standing fluffed up. Of course, the furniture indentions drive me crazy on flat carpet. I've put all my projects on hold until the kids move out. I have such a long list that I expect it will take a couple of seasons to do!
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
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Paula, I did my kitchen cabinets like yours, only opposite. The cabinet doors are white with color behind. We've been in this house 3 years and I've redone the whole thing, lol! Mike and I have downsized twice. I don't understand why people buy huge houses after their kids leave home... I wanted smaller and easier. As long as I have a couple of extra bedrooms for my kids when they visit, I'm happy
![]() Do they still sell plastic rakes with shag carpet, lol?!?!?!
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Kentucky
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Oh Betsi, you're so funny! I'll have to ask the carpet installers about the rake
![]() I know what you mean about a big house. My hubby built this one when his daughters were small. Now they are in their 30's and have their own homes, and we have a 3000 sq ft house ![]() |
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LOL...I'm the opposite when it comes to size. I would like a larger house. I grew up in a two bedroom home with 6 people. Of course Mom and Dad had their room, but us 4 kids shared the other. It was a very small room, maybe 10 X 10. Everything was crowded in there and I grew up really not liking holidays. Mom insisted everyone come to our house (and they did) for the holidays and it was so crowded and most were miserable but didn't want to upset Mom.
So...I wanted bigger...and I still do, even though it's a nice size 3 bedroom home. Trouble is....I keep getting stuff. I want to get rid of so much stuff, but just don't know if I'll regret getting rid of it and end up buying it again. If I could just win enough money to fix it the way I want it I'd be satisfied...at least with the house.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
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Janet, I grew up in a small house with 6 people, too. My dad worked at night so I shared a bed with my mom and the boys shared the other one.
Mike and I built a big house a couple of years after we got married, and lived in it for 24 years. I had to get rid of SO much stuff to fit in to our next house! Now I get rid of things as it accumulates so I don't have clutter...not that clutter bothers me...I just need to keep my life as simple as possible ![]()
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Kentucky
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Ok girls.. here's a pic of the new carpet. After the installers left, I called in the inspectors to make sure it was installed properly
![]() Lucy looks like she is peeing but I promise she's not. Last edited by paula1961; 10-15-2009 at 02:16 PM. Reason: explanation |
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Hi Paula! I really like the carpet!!! And the inspectors look like they are doing a great job!
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