tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post506828356358845219..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: The Good, the Bad and the SmellyScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-21094316394930594722007-05-09T22:07:00.000-08:002007-05-09T22:07:00.000-08:00I'm just finishing up the countertops today, and o...I'm just finishing up the countertops today, and overall I've been happy with the Lowe's team--the kitchen consultant I worked with was easy to get a hold of and friendly and helpful, but I got very frustrated at how many hidden costs there were. I kept asking "is this everything?" and would find out that there were more costs.<BR/><BR/>The contractor Lowe's worked with to do the cabinet installation was good, but I heard from him that the countertop information I heard about Corian v. Himax wasn't entirely accurate, or at least there was more to the story. I would have gone with the cheaper Himax product had I known they were equivalent in quality and nearly equivalent in warranty and better at installation.<BR/><BR/>But much of my problem was that I was so tired of making decisions on various issues associated with the remodel that I didn't do enough homework on my own to find those things out. If I'd researched it out I could have saved myself some trouble I bet.<BR/><BR/>The biggest frustration came with the countertops, we have an overhanging island bar and I was specific about wanting the size to be the same as the existing but somehow there was a mistake made and not enough material ordered to make the overhang. They came to me with another $730 for more Corian and I balked. Since it wasn't my mistake and I already had the material bought and paid for for them to tell me it would cost that much more seemed unfair.<BR/><BR/>But Liz worked with someone at management and they ended up doing the work, ordering the material at no extra charge which I thought was great.<BR/><BR/>It's taken a little longer to order more material but for the cost I'm okay with that.<BR/><BR/>I've been very happy with the Schuler cabinets and am glad we went with the nicer quality over the other brands.<BR/><BR/>Overall experience? I'd give an 7 out of 10, maybe an 8.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-78767771101389325752007-05-02T22:00:00.000-08:002007-05-02T22:00:00.000-08:00ok this is strange. I googled Lowes in Anchorage ...ok this is strange. I googled Lowes in Anchorage AK good or bad? and found your blog. I'm probably the only guy on this thing.<BR/><BR/>Question: how did the Lowes guy do helping you with the kitchen? I ask because I just accepted a managment position at one of the Lowes in the area. I want to know what kind of team I will be joining. I got the corporate "wonderful place, grate people to work with, all pro's speach" but something must be broken or they wouldn't want me to come in.<BR/><BR/>If you have any insight let me know please.<BR/>mnjmvj@gci.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-25001498152105994262007-01-10T06:05:00.000-09:002007-01-10T06:05:00.000-09:00Good for you! And he didn't even accuse you of sab...Good for you! And he didn't even accuse you of sabotage.Amy The Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06577075781286174253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-63716583332939634632007-01-08T21:26:00.000-09:002007-01-08T21:26:00.000-09:00There is a great surplus hardware place here where...There is a great surplus hardware place here where my friend found an old bronze farmhouse sink. Everytime they've bought a new house (3) she's removed it and taken it with them. someday I'll have a house, someday....<br />I once backed up our sink in base housing (ft.richardson actually) and found out that when they put garbage disposals in they didn't enlarge any of the ancient pipes. So even though you could grind it up, you usually couldn't get it to fit through the pipes....genius<br />Congratulations on blowing up your sink!!Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521884755616115392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-64199095655160722092007-01-07T15:25:00.000-09:002007-01-07T15:25:00.000-09:00new kitchen, coolness! sorry about the blow up tho...new kitchen, coolness! sorry about the blow up tho ;)~ejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461738529248708038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-29140268978625878182007-01-06T03:53:00.000-09:002007-01-06T03:53:00.000-09:00we've got a vintage kitchen. and the vintage disp...we've got a vintage kitchen. and the vintage disposal was disposed of some time ago. the vintage counters really can't be counted on and the vintage cabinets... ok, I've got nothing.Uiscehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402417143849168316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-54673163221921380672007-01-06T03:33:00.000-09:002007-01-06T03:33:00.000-09:00Congrats on the kitchen!
Are you sure the kitchen...Congrats on the kitchen!<br /><br />Are you sure the kitchen couldn't use a big screen TV, though?<br /><br />:-)K T Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259428595745509790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-42856868380307070422007-01-05T17:33:00.000-09:002007-01-05T17:33:00.000-09:00Sounds nasteeeeee!Sounds nasteeeeee!Teena in Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14875608173791872449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-59402367259345627482007-01-05T17:32:00.000-09:002007-01-05T17:32:00.000-09:00Oh man--that is bad! Especially for someone who is...Oh man--that is bad! Especially for someone who is actually GOOD at cooking, like yourself. <br /><br />But, it is also so GOOD because new kitchen for you!!! I'm excited to see the "after" shots.Blondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01903668054657873042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-65070964707322127262007-01-05T14:22:00.000-09:002007-01-05T14:22:00.000-09:00Lemme know the damage when you're done. Though my ...Lemme know the damage when you're done. Though my kitchen is fine for now, I think an upgrade is on our horizon. Must...have...gas...stove...!!!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318715593584121106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-195111712778743852007-01-05T14:21:00.001-09:002007-01-05T14:21:00.001-09:00You are going to post pictures of your new kitchen...You are going to post pictures of your new kitchen remodel; before, during and after, right? I'm so jealous. I want a new kitchen too. A couple of years ago we did replace our harvest gold appliances [yes, they were that awful], but now I'd like to see new cabinets and a new backsplash, and, oh the possibilities are endless. Can I live vicariously through your kitchen remodel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-26298325380927461382007-01-05T14:21:00.000-09:002007-01-05T14:21:00.000-09:00We love Lowe's -- had good luck with them when we ...We love Lowe's -- had good luck with them when we got new countertops/sink/faucet/cooktop.<br /><br />Wishing you lots of happiness in joy in your new kitchen. Hope you take pics too! So we can "oohhh" and "ahhhh" all over them!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527762200993175239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-69818006974994908492007-01-05T14:10:00.000-09:002007-01-05T14:10:00.000-09:00We put a new kitchen into our old house and it was...We put a new kitchen into our old house and it was relatively painless in terms of reno pain - and the sheer heaven of having everything new! It's definitely worth it, enjoy.Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10219854307291147169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-61494906167285929202007-01-05T13:56:00.000-09:002007-01-05T13:56:00.000-09:00Have fun in your new kitchen - keep us up to date ...Have fun in your new kitchen - keep us up to date with the installation - that'll be fun!!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948264084683014595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-6671114794357547872007-01-05T10:04:00.000-09:002007-01-05T10:04:00.000-09:00Congrats on the new kitchen. You know that means ...Congrats on the new kitchen. You know that means we need pictures of the finished product. I would love to remodel mine but it's not in the budget just yet. Maybe someday.<br /><br />Good luck tonight. I am looking forward to hearing how it goes.Mama of 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03644346636194842700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-72551434688189585112007-01-05T09:30:00.000-09:002007-01-05T09:30:00.000-09:00Can't wait to see your new kitchen!Can't wait to see your new kitchen!Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16889460762363255735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-29576492421937817172007-01-05T09:19:00.000-09:002007-01-05T09:19:00.000-09:00Sweet! So that's all I have to do for a new kitche...Sweet! So that's all I have to do for a new kitchen? Wait, I don't have a garbage disposal... hmmm, any other ideas? ;) <br /><br />Have a wonderful date tonight! :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494610442275567164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-73696794625604367672007-01-05T08:31:00.000-09:002007-01-05T08:31:00.000-09:00You'll get years of enjoyment from a new kitchen! ...You'll get years of enjoyment from a new kitchen! The construction time is a drag, but everything has its price.Marie N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02358976552469177345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-12107614818794062962007-01-05T08:16:00.000-09:002007-01-05T08:16:00.000-09:00Congrats on your new kitchen - hope you have fun p...Congrats on your new kitchen - hope you have fun planning it and buying it. The installation process will SUCK, but it will be worth it in the end. I replaced my enitre kitchen 2.5 years ago and I LOVE it. <br /><br />Also, I agree. Potato peels and eggs are essential garbage disposal food. Seriously.Goslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153864420303599725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-75417249142027029132007-01-05T08:11:00.000-09:002007-01-05T08:11:00.000-09:00Okay, can I respectfully disagree about the potato...Okay, can I respectfully disagree about the potato peelings and egg shells thing? My philosophy with a garbage disposal is that if I can't throw bricks down there, what use is it? Give me raw POWER and let me do my job.<br /><br />Oh, and I've already bought it, an Insinkerator 3/4 HP beauty that can double as a cemeent mixer. :)Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-70194684280558853882007-01-05T07:58:00.000-09:002007-01-05T07:58:00.000-09:00Hey, my dishwasher blew up (literally) and I did N...Hey, my dishwasher blew up (literally) and I did NOT get a new kitchen.<br /><br />[pouting]<br /><br />Okay - I can be grown up about this - yay for you guys and can I, like, borrow your husband!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-26823850740033986012007-01-05T06:44:00.000-09:002007-01-05T06:44:00.000-09:00Hey! We're getting a new kitchen too! We can commi...Hey! We're getting a new kitchen too! We can commiserate together when we're in the throes of "what were we thinking?"<br /><br />And? Never put potato skins in the disposal. Ever. ;) I think that may have been your fatal, though winning, mistake.Chilihead2https://www.blogger.com/profile/06725108021891991069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-66091180073899281702007-01-05T06:33:00.000-09:002007-01-05T06:33:00.000-09:00Congrats or sorry, I'm not sure. We have an old ki...Congrats or sorry, I'm not sure. We have an old kitchen too thankfully we are just living in and old rental home for now.PetiteMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526874040937712724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-12513465667025834002007-01-05T06:25:00.000-09:002007-01-05T06:25:00.000-09:00Ummm..I never thought I'd have the oppurtunity to ...Ummm..I never thought I'd have the oppurtunity to say this, congratulations on your garbage disposal being broken.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-65804521248030760402007-01-05T06:02:00.000-09:002007-01-05T06:02:00.000-09:00Ah, I remember the day I broke our garbage disposa...Ah, I remember the day I broke our garbage disposal with eggshells and potato peels. Who knew you weren't supposed to grind those up?<br /><br />Congrats on the new kitchen! Home improvement is such fun. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com