Seeking advice on new...appliances!

[GMichael]

So let's see... He's dropped a pot of boiling water on the floor, slid heavy appliances across the floor, dropped plates and glasses on the floor, dropped a MICROWAVE on the floor, and he's also dropped his only camera overboard. Hmmm... how's your amp holding up dude? Sounds like maybe somebody is hand-eye challenged? And then he says an "idiot" can install laminate flooring. Well, I guess you have to drop it at some point, right?



When I get home tonite Kex-o-matic, I'll tell you what brand of appliances you'll need to buy, okay?

Are you going to run around dropping things to see which ones don't break?

[ForeverAutumn]

Good advice too - I've seen experienced first hand what can happen in a kitchen to hardwood when boiling water spills, large heavy appliances scratch, glass/ceramic dishware falls and breaks. Our previous home in Maine had hardwood there, it was a tough, durable wood with a good coat of poly on it but it still took a beating. Water damage if it ever happens is expensive to fix. The kitchen is also the highest traffic area of most homes, and ours showed the results of the added wear quite noticeably. I think in a perfect world it wouldn't matter, but when considering what can go wrong you might think again.

Ceramic tile on the other hand is perfect in the kitchen. Durable too - I dropped a microwave that didn't survive, but the tile did...vinyl/laminates would be my 2nd choice because it can be cheaper and easier to replace than hardwood in the event of catastrophe.
They are making some incredibly neat laminate flooring products these days - an idiot can install it themselves and save a ton. IMO the thicker the better, we're putting some of that 15 mm double thick stuff in our basement (another bad spot for hardwoods, especially in Canada).

Thanks. Those are good points. There's so much to consider...appliances are only the beginning!

[Rich-n-Texas]

Lemme guess, whatever units have TI goods inside...

The Oral B "Triumph" electric toothbrush and the Oral B Triumph with "SmartGuide" have TI parts inside. There's a Dremel tool with TI parts inside, but you'll probably need to take more therapy classes before you're able to handle one of them. (He he snicker snicker.)

Are you going to run around dropping things to see which ones don't break?

Think I should? Might save him some cash in the long run huh?

[kexodusc]

Most people don't realize that Kex is related to the late President Gerald Ford. You ought to see his stairwell. Had a landing pad installed at the base!

It's bad enough I get the "klutz" jabs from the wife every day, don't need hear it hear from you guys too.

Fact: Still have all 10 fingers, that's something considering the amount of time I spend around power tools in my spare time.

[GMichael]

The Oral B "Triumph" electric toothbrush and the Oral B Triumph with "SmartGuide" have TI parts inside. There's a Dremel tool with TI parts inside, but you'll probably need to take more therapy classes before you're able to handle one of them. (He he snicker snicker.)

Think I should? Might save him some cash in the long run huh?

I don't know. Please don't drop that amp in any case. I hate to see good things go to waste. Not to mention that you may break part of the floor.

[Groundbeef]

It's bad enough I get the "klutz" jabs from the wife every day, don't need hear it hear from you guys too.

Fact: Still have all 10 fingers, that's something considering the amount of time I spend around power tools in my spare time.

You can't count the 3 fingers and thumb that are in various glass jars. You can ONLY count them if they are still attached.

BTW most people have EIGHT (8) Fingers, and TWO (2) Thumbs. You must really be an odd duck...and strangly attractive to the ladies..

[kexodusc]

You can't count the 3 fingers and thumb that are in various glass jars. You can ONLY count them if they are still attached.

BTW most people have EIGHT (8) Fingers, and TWO (2) Thumbs. You must really be an odd duck...and strangly attractive to the ladies..

Thumbs ARE fingers as far as table saws are concerned...

[Rich-n-Texas]

The expert thread derailers have struck again!

I promise it'll be back on track by tonite Kex.

[Groundbeef]

Thumbs ARE fingers as far as table saws are concerned...

Who the HELL puts a table saw in the kitchen? Maybe you should be buying your meat from a different source.

[bobsticks]

The expert thread derailers have struck again!

I promise it'll be back on track by tonite Kex.

But prolly not anytime sooner than that...Autumn, this be one of them times...fair warning






Did someone mention the need for "dremel"? Like, in powertools? Powertools are an important part of any home renovation or relocation...

[GMichael]

But prolly not anytime sooner than that...Autumn, this be one of them times...fair warning






Did someone mention the need for "dremel"? Like, in powertools? Powertools are an important part of any home renovation or relocation...

Power tools? I didn't see any power tools in that vid. I'll have to watch again.

[Groundbeef]

Power tools? I didn't see any power tools in that vid. I'll have to watch again.

I kept looking for a dremel like the one I have. My wife never looked that good rounding out the corners. In fact, she looked kinda pissed while doing the work. I'm not sure why, as I gave her a break every so often so she could get me another beer.

Ungrateful really.

[GMichael]

I kept looking for a dremel like the one I have. My wife never looked that good rounding out the corners. In fact, she looked kinda pissed while doing the work. I'm not sure why, as I gave her a break every so often so she could get me another beer.

Ungrateful really.

FA is going to give you such a pinch!

[Groundbeef]

FA is going to give you such a pinch!

Only a pinch? I was hoping for a spankin'.

[GMichael]

Only a pinch? I was hoping for a spankin'.

SVI may be willing to help you out with that.

[bobsticks]

SVI may be willing to help you out with that.

Nah, he drives two on the tree, not one on the floor.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Can we PLEASE not take this thread in that direction. So far I'm enjoying this one.

[Groundbeef]

Can we PLEASE not take this thread in that direction. So far I'm enjoying this one.

If you want to help Kex laminate his hardwood, perhaps you ought to PM him. Wait, that's not what I meant. If you would like to...oh never mind.

[bobsticks]

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[Rich-n-Texas]

Blender: Osterizer 12 speed blender with ice crusher - Makes my Margaritas smooth as silk.

Juicer: Black & Decker "CitrusMate Plus" - Makes quick work of fresh limes; a key ingredient in Margaritas.

Can opener: Hamilton Beach "Penguin" - 7 years old and still going strong.

Coffee Maker: Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew - Without one I might as well not even get up in the morning.

Toaster oven: Farberware Toaster oven/Broiler - I cook almost everything in this thing (what can I say, I'm a bachelor)

Toaster: Proctor Silex - Not much to say about this... it's a toaster and good at it.

Okay, so what else do you want to know about?

[kexodusc]

Blender: Osterizer 12 speed blender with ice crusher - Makes my Margaritas smooth as silk.

Juicer: Black & Decker "CitrusMate Plus" - Makes quick work of fresh limes; a key ingredient in Margaritas.

Can opener: Hamilton Beach "Penguin" - 7 years old and still going strong.

Coffee Maker: Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew - Without one I might as well not even get up in the morning.

Toaster oven: Farberware Toaster oven/Broiler - I cook almost everything in this thing (what can I say, I'm a bachelor)

Toaster: Proctor Silex - Not much to say about this... it's a toaster and good at it.

Okay, so what else do you want to know about?

I was thinking more along the lines of Range/oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, etc....you know...big appliances.

Update: We spent most of the day shopping and price haggling between 3 places in town. We're still sitting on a few kitchen packages, but we got an offer too good to refuse on a washer/dryer combo tonight - LG front load units, with $200 gift card towards the PS3 we're getting soon (she wins, I win, everyone's happy). They threw in 2 yrs extended warranty. Not sure how much that's worth to us, the LG's are the ONLY brand I found of all the regulars that have more than a basic 1 year on the washer/dryer units (3 yr controller, 5 year drum, 7 year motor).

[Rich-n-Texas]

I was thinking more along the lines of Range/oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, etc....you know...big appliances...

[ForeverAutumn]

FA is going to give you such a pinch!

Actually that post made me laugh out loud!

Coffee Maker: Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew - Without one I might as well not even get up in the morning.

I have that same coffee maker and just love it! My only complaint is that the carafe is hard to pour from. You almost have to turn it upside down to get the coffee out.

[ForeverAutumn]

Update: We spent most of the day shopping and price haggling between 3 places in town. We're still sitting on a few kitchen packages, but we got an offer too good to refuse on a washer/dryer combo tonight - LG front load units, with $200 gift card towards the PS3 we're getting soon (she wins, I win, everyone's happy). They threw in 2 yrs extended warranty. Not sure how much that's worth to us, the LG's are the ONLY brand I found of all the regulars that have more than a basic 1 year on the washer/dryer units (3 yr controller, 5 year drum, 7 year motor).

Sounds like a great deal!!! Kex, if you don't mind, I'd like to know what kitchen appliances you end up with. We're starting to shop around but it sounds like you're closer to actually buying stuff than we are.

[L.J.]

$200 gift card towards the PS3 we're getting soon (she wins, I win, everyone's happy).

Lucky Dawg