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out of the frying pan and into the kitchen

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:23 am
by Sir Henry
I’m not rich and I’m not poor. Like most of us here I’m retired middle class. Since my IRA went through the roof for the last two years I think the best thing I can do with it is to help stimulate the economy.

It comes at a good time because I want to replace 34 year old kitchen appliances, double wall oven, drop-in range , hood vent, refrigerator and dish washer. I’m decided to go with the LG brand. Made in the USA.

Right now selection is low with few choices. That is about to change as the factory fired up again about a month ago. Covid19 shut them down for about nine months.

A new air rifle (or two) is also in the plans.

Re: out of the frying pan and into the kitchen

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:32 am
by Hatchdog
Didn’t know LG was made in the US, thanks for pointing that out.

Good on you for getting out there and stimulating the economy. Looks like a win win to me. Looking forward to the pictures.

Re: out of the frying pan and into the kitchen

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 6:48 pm
by Sir Henry
I ordered granite tops for my counters. I picked out two slabs and they showed me how they would be cut. This is a truer picture of the color.
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This is a picture of his screen an even thought the granite is called red dragon it’s not really red.
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Re: out of the frying pan and into the kitchen

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:26 pm
by JEBar
that's going to really be nice .... looking forward to following your project

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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:17 pm
by BigAl52
Those look great Gene hope you like the granite counter tops

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Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:30 am
by Hatchdog
Very nice Gene, you have a great taste for color.

Re: out of the frying pan and into the kitchen

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 2:17 am
by Sir Henry
I ended up not getting this slab because I was not ready to take immediate delivery. The reason I mention this is because I sold my old refrigerator today and all new appliances will be delivered on Tuesday.

In the meantime I’ll be cooking in the outdoor kitchen during 40 degree weather. Cooking and eating outside for about two weeks while I install the new built in wall oven, range top and dishwasher. Then comes the fun part of installing granite countertops.

Re: out of the frying pan and into the kitchen

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:56 am
by MuddyWaters62
Gene, when we replaced our kitchen e.i. total tear-out from foundation to cabinets, tile, windows and granite counter tops) the six different outfits always included the installation. I don't know your skills, but when it comes to granite, they break it, they pay. If you break it, you pay. Just saying.
I wish you the very best on your kitchen install.

Muddy Waters 67

Re: out of the frying pan and into the kitchen

Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:07 am
by Sir Henry
MuddyWaters62 wrote:
Sun Mar 07, 2021 9:56 am
Gene, when we replaced our kitchen e.i. total tear-out from foundation to cabinets, tile, windows and granite counter tops) the six different outfits always included the installation. I don't know your skills, but when it comes to granite, they break it, they pay. If you break it, you pay. Just saying.
I wish you the very best on your kitchen install.

Muddy Waters 67
I’ll only be installing the appliances and doing the tear-out. No way do I have the equipment or muscle to install the granite. They will sit the sink in position and I do all the pumping.

Re: out of the frying pan and into the kitchen

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:59 am
by Sir Henry
I got up early to get a Mercury Latte. Now I sit and wait for the new appliances to be delivered today. If you think under the refrigerator and dishwasher was dirty you should have seen under the washer and dryer.
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