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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 8/28/2008 10:17:00 PM
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nicole6598
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Thanks :)
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 8/29/2008 9:42:47 AM
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I like it Nicole, it's very fresh and open. It looks like a nice big workable space.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 8/29/2008 6:22:22 PM
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nicole6598
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That's awesome Sarah!! What a bargain!!
Luckily I didn't sign the papers without hubby seeing, as he mentioned that we should probably have the dishwasher on the right of the sink as that's the way we would normally load it from the right, so on Monday I will ask them to move it.
And we will be able to fit a table into that area which means the old dining room part can be a family room! WOO HOO
Oh, for flooring we are thinking of getting that click laminate timber boards.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 8/29/2008 6:53:31 PM
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Yeah, I am so glad that he noticed the dishwasher!!! Thanks Kylie
How is that wet dry vacumm working?
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 8/29/2008 7:09:18 PM
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nicole6598
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LOL 
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 8/31/2008 11:53:45 PM
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nicole6598
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Well we went to look at click laminate flooring, he said that its water resistant. Infact a customers dishwasher flooded and they were able to put down the same flooring still. I think it depends on the underlay and also the quality.
We have chosen the timber laminate colour, same as our benches, its called a light cherry (so light brown basically).
We are getting new carpet in the lounge, halls and bedrooms. They have this awesome mess-defying carpet which is soooooo soft and lovely. We are getting a quote tomorrow. Not sure on what colour to go with. Do you go as close to wall colour as you can or can you go quite away from it like really dark? Any opinions? our walls are a sort of milky coffee colour with lighter up the top. The bedrooms I will just get a light milky sort of colour.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/1/2008 1:17:40 AM
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The flooring we just put in most of our house is laminate (cherry colored, 12mm thick, locks together) and it's gorgeous. It was a bear to put down, but well worth the effort and very very easy to clean.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/1/2008 9:28:32 PM
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House movers coming tomorrow....excavating starting on wednesday!! Yeesh, this is happening too fast.
We picked out some neutral-ish vinyl flooring for our two bathrooms. One bathroom is a very pale aqua colour, and the other one is orange. I'm not sure which flooring I will put in each bathroom, but it probably doesn't really matter, they were just remnants and they were cheap. Less than 50 cents per square foot.
Does this thread have to be about decorating, or can it be about my house renos too? 
After the excavating, hubby will lay the footing course for the basement, then the basement guys will pour the walls, then the house will be moved back onto the foundation and we'll start framing it. Phew, I'm glad I don't have to do most of this work... 
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/1/2008 10:59:40 PM
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The water resistant properties of laminate vary depending on what they mix with the resin. If it's got a lot of melamine, it's more water resistant than a water based solvent. It can vary from product to product and from company to company. Just because it's Pergo doesn't mean anything, for example!!
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/2/2008 1:21:00 AM
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I am not sure of the laminate, but its the top of the range one, so pretty happy with that. Crystal got any tips on laying it yourself?
We got the carpet, we chose the same carpet throughout the house, same colour. It was only $600 more to get the top of the range carpet (well not top top, but pretty good top) throughout! I am sooooo excited!!!
Sarah- looking forward to those pics!
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/2/2008 6:33:47 PM
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nicole6598
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Thanks Crystal! Well hubby is laying it while I am not here... The man did say if he has any problems to give him a call and he can talk him through it.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/2/2008 8:17:13 PM
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Standard is to allow for 5% waste, Nicole. If you figure that into you needs, you should be fine because you should have even more extra since it's sold in boxes that most companies won't break- at least that's how it comes in the USA.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/2/2008 9:35:20 PM
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Yes its sold in boxes here too. The guy who did the quote for the carpets is also doing the timber flooring so he factored in the 5- 10% waste when he did the order for us. Hubby is very handy. I am sure it won't be too much of a problem for him.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/3/2008 10:48:24 AM
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You should be fine, then. It's when you don't allow for waste and won't buy the extra box to get the last few sq inches out of it that you can get into problems... there are actually people put there that do that.
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/10/2008 12:24:21 PM
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Super cute!! I love it, and it looks so comfortable. Do you like how it turned out?
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RE: Our Homes (revived chat about decorating) - 9/10/2008 12:36:30 PM
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Sarah- stink! I guess I can't really say finally done yet...I forgot about blinds. They are on DH's list for next time he goes to Menards- which is pretty much a daily occurrence for him! That window is south-facing, so we definitely need something to darken it.
Zippy- I do really like it. Really like it! It's very relaxing and calming. And spacious.
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