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RE: Show us your 'under $20K' kitchens! (Follow-Up #87)
posted by: david123 on 12.31.2008 at 01:47 pm in Kitchens Forum So, can I include mine here, even though it came to 23-24 K? What if I don't count the refrig? We were getting a new one anyway?!?! :-)
This thread is great- I might use the idea with the blackboard and magnet board that I saw on one of the pictures in my basement bar area! Neat idea! I keep looking at all the pics and thinking of things I should have done, or could still do, etc. Happy New Year everyone! Here is a link that might be useful: DIY Dream Kitchen Blog NOTES: great tile on the back splash
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RE: Deglosser vs. Sanding Kitchen Cabinets (Follow-Up #7)
posted by: igloochic on 08.01.2008 at 01:01 pm in Kitchens Forum OK DON'T use deglosser. Instead, use Sherwin Williams PrepRite ProBlock Interior Exterior Seals and Bonds, Latex primer (be sure you get exactly that one...it says BONDS on the label). It's made to cover shiny surfaces and bond tightly, and I've used it in several kitchens, and on all of my interior woodwork and it does BOND!! No sanding, just wipe down your cabinets with either a TSP and water mixture or a little vinager and water to get rid of grease.
This stuff is wonderful. I've converted many naysayers to the primer because you really don't have to sand or use a deglosser, and even if they're thermafoil...it will BOND and you'll have a finish you can then paint on. :O) It's so much easier. I just love it (I just picked up another couple of gallons last night). And the finish will be tough as nails by the way. I personally also like to use a high quality sherwin williams paint. THis is the base for a dark color: If you're painting white, just ask for the same thing in a white base. NOTES: a good one on painting and priming!
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Stone Information and Advice (& Checklists)
posted by: buehl on 04.14.2008 at 02:56 am in Kitchens Forum First off, I want to give a big thank-you to StoneGirl, Kevin, Joshua, Mimi, and others (past and current) on this forum who have given us many words of wisdom concerning stone countertops.
I've tried to compile everything I saved over the past 8 months that I've been on this Forum. Most of it was taken from a write-up by StoneGirl (Natural stone primer/granite 101); other threads and sources were used as well. So...if the experts could review the information I've compiled below and send me comments (here or via email), I will talk to StarPooh about getting this on the FAQ.
In an industry that has no set standards, there are many unscrupulous people trying to palm themselves off as fabricators. There are also a number of people with odd agendas trying to spread ill rumors about natural stone and propagate some very confusing and contradictory information. This is my small attempt at shedding a little light on the subject. Slab Selection: On the selection of the actual stone slabs - When you go to the slab yard to choose slabs for your kitchen, there are a few things you need to take note of:
Tests (especially for Absolute Black) (using a sample of YOUR slab):
You can ask your fabricator to put a seam at a certain location and most likely he will oblige, but if he disagrees with you, it is not (always) out of spite or laziness. Check on your fabricator's seams by going to actual kitchens he has installed. Do not trust what you see in a showroom as sole testament to your fabricator's ability to do seams. With modern glues and seaming methods, a seam could successfully be put anywhere in an installation without compromising the strength or integrity of the stone. If a seam is done well, there is - in theory - no "wrong" location for it. A reputable fabricator will also try to keep the number of seams in any installation to a minimum. It is not acceptable, for instance to have a seam in each corner, or at each point where the counter changes direction, like on an angled peninsula. Long or unusually large pieces are often done if they can fit in the constraints of a slab. Slabs as a rule of thumb will average at about 110"x65". There are bigger slabs and quite often smaller ones too. Check with the fabricator or the slab yard. They will be more than happy to tell you the different sizes of slabs they have available. Note, though, that the larger the slabs, the smaller the selection of possible colors. Slab sizes would depend in part on the capabilities of the quarry, integrity of the material or the capabilities of the machinery at the finishing plant. We have had slabs as wide as 75" and as long as 130" before, but those are monsters and not always readily available.
Miscellaneous Information:
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RE: Good source for decorative thick island legs (Follow-Up #4)
posted by: ci_lantro on 04.16.2008 at 08:34 am in Kitchens Forum There was a thread on this within the last 2-3 months with lots of good info on multiple sources. Can't find it now but it went something like...Show Me Your (Thick) Legs. Anyhoo, here's a link to VanDykes.
Here is a link that might be useful: VanDykes NOTES: <none>
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RE: Shaker Style Cabinets Anyone? (Follow-Up #21)
posted by: zelmar on 04.01.2008 at 11:12 am in Kitchens Forum NOTES: zelmar's close up.
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RE: Shaker Style Cabinets Anyone? (Follow-Up #17)
posted by: zelmar on 03.31.2008 at 12:38 pm in Kitchens Forum Ours are close to Shaker-style....with a few extras. Rather than plain inset, they are beaded inset. And rather than having a plain flat panel--we added a quarter round molding piece around the panel. We have the Shaker-style flat panels in our bathroom and I find that the flat ledge (created by the panel) is a great collector of fine air-borne matter and I'm too messy with flour. Also, the hardware is more Victorian. (and yes, the crown molding and legs are too fancy too...ok, maybe not Shaker at all, but I think it has the "feel" of Shaker, sort of.)
NOTES: zelmar states, "Ours are close to Shaker-style....with a few extras. Rather than plain inset, they are beaded inset." see close up, next clipping
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RE: Relative cabinetry prices: brand vs. brand (Follow-Up #4)
posted by: afr66 on 03.29.2008 at 01:26 pm in Kitchens Forum Prices vary a lot depending on where you are purchasing. In my case I priced out 4 different lines -- all from lumber yards/kitchen places (as opposed to HD or Lowes). These are all semi-custom lines. Omega Dynasty was most expensive ($20,000), Brookhaven 2d ($18,000), Candlelight ($16,000) and Showplace (the one I'm going with ) $13,000.
The one caveat is that if you want INSET doors (usually only available with custom), I'd recommend Candlelight. They have a gorgeous product, but when we had to cut our budget, I switched to Showplace (also very nice, but no inset doors - just full overlay). I would shop around beyond just HD or Lowe's -- many lumberyards/hardware places also sell cabinets and these are often comparably priced for a little bit better quality. NOTES: Candlelight cabinets-inset doors
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RE: Igloochick - question on your hinges/knobs (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: igloochic on 03.25.2008 at 09:38 pm in Kitchens Forum Heh heh, I love knobs...did you know I love knobs? Heh heh (anyone on the forum for over a year knows I'm a knob freak LOL)
I went with Omega Custom, with a beaded inset door, with concealed hinges. I needed to have a concealed hinge because I am a knob freak and actually picked the cabinets to go with the knobs, verses the knobs to go with the cabinets heh heh My door isn't on the omega website, but it's a simple shaker style (Manheim I think) with a beaded inset door. I wanted to show you some inset doors without hinges so you can get a feel for them (since mine are in the warehouse) so (sorry for the links, visit these). I like that they hinge isn't seen. My knobs are busy and they're the stars...I don't want a hinge to busy up the works even more. http://www.omegacab.com/gallery.asp?f=2&pg=20 http://www.omegacab.com/gallery.asp?f=3&pg=1 We went with a natural cherry with an autum finish (just evens out the cherry a bit). The uppers are all glass front (in a gold tone glass I found at a stained glass store with a bit of a ripple so you can't see my cans of soup). My kitchen has both gold tone and silver tone fixtures. The lighting is antique art deco...here's one in all gold: The twisted (plain...well for me) knob in the back is the main knob in the kitchen. It will be on the majority of the cabinets, but the animals will be scattered throughout as well :) There are a couple that might not make it into the mix (the bunnies with bows most likely) even though they're not as bright as they look here (flash) they still are a bit domestic in comparison with the rest. I'm using a granite I never see anywhere called Vulcan Gold. (I purchased this two years ago before marble was in fashion LOL) But I still love it. The tile is the backsplash: The walls will be venetian plaster in a soft gold to compliment the balance of the kitchen, and the floors are a dark walnut (stained oak). One of the counter tops (the sink run and around the stove, will be stainless in a brushed pattern. This is the work horse of the kitchen (where DH...the work horse likes to work) with a built in drain to the sink and low marine edges so it's easy to keep spills contained (he's a sloppy cook). Then behind the stove I have this: The sinks and appliances are stainless aside from the stove which is black enamel (I don't like them hidden..I don't want to be drunk and not find the fridge) :oP And here's how the entire kitchen looks now: Gosh I hope yours looks better :oP (Those are just the guts...that is the "formal" living room..can't ya tell?) I sure hope I can post pictures before I collect social security...or my two year old learns to drive.... NOTES: great ideas collected by igloo chick!
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RE: Lower than standard height countertop (Follow-Up #9)
posted by: chefkev on 03.15.2008 at 11:22 pm in Kitchens Forum I'm not an expert, however everyone in my little family is on the short side so I am having 3/4 inch shaved off my 4 1/2" toe kick for final height of 35 1/4". My contractor advised not taking any more off the toekick. My understanding is a standard base cab with toe kick is is 34 1/2" high and the standard counter is 1 1/2" high for a standard height of 36". Many cabinet makers make their cabinets in 3" increments. If yours makes a 27" base cab, you could attach a 4 1/2" toe kick and standard counter which could give you a 33" height. If you went with a 5" toe kick it would get you up to 33 1/2". I'm not sure at what height a toe kick becomes weird looking. Hope this helps.
NOTES: cabinet height for bake center?
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RE: Plywood or particle board boxes on your kitchen cabs? (Follow-Up #14)
posted by: oskiebabu on 03.07.2008 at 09:29 am in Kitchens Forum IKEA maniacs like how inexpensive it is in comparison to many other cabinets and have bought into the IKEA-madness. Having seen them and how they are made they should be inexpensive. If you plan on selling your house soon IKEA could be fine. But if you want good quality cabinetry that will last, it isn't a great line.
Great lines, such as AristoKraft, Wood-Mode, Omega, are some of the best. I've seen some Canac Cellini cabinets and they are very well made frameless and they also have both modern and conventional designs. The Canac Cellini in Bird's Eye Maple with a honey color is simply gorgeous. It is fairly expensive, but their are cheaper finishes. There are a vast number of manufacturers and one should read how they are made, as "bemorepanic" says above. Obviously your budget will mostly determine the quality of the product. This isn't to say that there aren't some very well made medium-priced cabinets---there are. Greg NOTES: cabinet lines
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RE: Plywood or particle board boxes on your kitchen cabs? (Follow-Up #6)
posted by: ccc123 on 03.06.2008 at 08:28 pm in Kitchens Forum Our cabinet maker used 'Medtite 2' to build our cabinet boxes because it has no formaldehyde. You can use any veneer or finish on it.
For our underlay, under our countertops, we specified the brand 'PureBond' plywood. No formaldehyde, no outgassing, no voc's, no smell. You can google PureBond for more info. Kitchen & bath cabinetry are the largest sources of formaldehyde in a home. There are many innovative products on the market that are easy to find. Try to avoid all products with formaldehyde; it is a carcinogen and causes cancer. Better for the environment & healthier indoor air quality for you & your family. Helpful website - www.greenguard.org NOTES: <none>
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RE: Pirula: about your gorgeous kitchen (Follow-Up #6)
posted by: pirula on 01.24.2008 at 06:58 pm in Kitchens Forum gosh thanks Holly!!
I have a Russel Hobbs toaster, does it count? LOL! Be very VERY careful with the F&B paint chips. Basically, they suck. You absolutely have to get a sample can and make big swatches of your color choices. There is something about this paint that just doesn't translate to a chip, even one made of the paint itself. Trust me, 80 percent of my house is F&B, I know. You will love the White Tie. It is exquisite, a true cream. With not hint of yellow or pink. At least in our light here in Virginia. Let's see what it does where you are. rmkitchen: Here's a link to the kitch picks in photobucket. Stupid Yahoo stopped pictures. Unfortunately, I only have a few pics here, but you'll get the general idea. Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen NOTES: pirula kitchen-the cabinets!!
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Finished (for now) kitchen photos - modern victorian
posted by: mrslimestone on 02.24.2008 at 12:46 am in Kitchens Forum I posted my soapstone photos a few weeks ago but Im finally getting around to posting finished* photos. (*I'm not truly finished as I still have to get glass shelves made for the upper cabinets, get a window treatment and put in that missing lightbulb but lets call it finished for now)
Thanks everyone for tremendous resource this board has been! Its so helpful to have a panel of experts there 24/7 at the ready. Here are all the specs
NOTES: love the cabinets, the SOAPstone is grand!
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RE: pantry shelf depth? (Follow-Up #3)
posted by: buehl on 01.26.2008 at 07:04 pm in Kitchens Forum I think this is it:
The pantry measures 4 feet wide by 5 feet deep. 18" top shelf to ceiling(Things I don't need often or are lightweight.) The depth of the back shelf and the right side 12". The left side is 6" and holds hot sauces and other small items. NOTES: <none>
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RE: Pirula: about your gorgeous kitchen (Follow-Up #2)
posted by: pirula on 01.24.2008 at 03:47 pm in Kitchens Forum Hi holly and starpooh!
OMG you have made my day. Can I just tell you what a S**T day I have had? And now it's all better...... I'd be delighted to be in the FKB, what do you need? I'm not sure why it never happened. Heaven knows I've been here long enough! ha ha! Okay holly your questions: Yes. I used F&B paint in the kitchen on the walls and the paneling in the bookcase. It is fantastic paint. The walls "White Tie" in eggshell. The trim and ceiling are "Pointing" and the back of the bookcase is "Matchstick". This stuff cleans up like a dream. The cabinets are not F&B they're an FPE paint with a number for the color. I can look it up if you're interested. It's very close to the "White Tie" but ever so slightly different. Only I seem to notice it. And it's even better paint, if you can believe that. The cabinets get ALOT of wear and tear and scrubbing, and let me tell you, they're like new. They've even survived the puppy (enough said). The tongue and groove paneling is separate pieces, 5" wide. I have had two of the planks sort of separate slightly this winter, but it's barely noticeable and just not a big deal at all to me. THe open shelves are not at all hard to clean since they're not very high given the 8ft 3in ceilings and that wonder of modern homekeeping: the swiffer. I only keep stuff up there that I use all the time. And I have a really good hood. I haven't had any grease issues. The few decorative things up there just get dusted twice a week and it's fine. Thank you again for the wonderful compliment! Ivette NOTES: paints
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RE: Curious about text in messages (Follow-Up #29)
posted by: starpooh on 01.24.2008 at 12:05 pm in Kitchens Forum I downloaded a version of "cod-o matik" but couldn't get it to run. So I searched around for an online version and came up with this:
Easy HTML Tag Generator. It's a WYSIWYG editor ("What You See Is What You Get") that allows you to easily generate html code. It's used on many websites these days (including the Forum FAQ site), so it may be advantageous to learn! There are alot of fancy things it can do, but these are the basics:
4. Copy and paste the html into your forum post. Give it a try! It's fun to "play" with! Here is a link that might be useful: Easy HTML Tag Generator NOTES: #3
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RE: Curious about text in messages (Follow-Up #34)
posted by: plllog on 01.24.2008 at 02:17 pm in Kitchens Forum Debi, It's unordered list. Everything with a bullet gets it's own list item code:
<ul> gives:
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RE: Curious about text in messages (Follow-Up #2)
posted by: buehl on 01.23.2008 at 05:33 pm in Kitchens Forum LOL! It took me a while to figure it out as well...my 13-yo son told me how.
You user HTML codes surrounded by angle brackets (< and >) You put a "beginning" code where you want the format (Underline, etc.) to start and an "ending" code where you want it to end. The "ending code is the same as the beginning code except you precede it by a slash (/) Some Codes are: Bold: strong The following are included in the "font" code: Some examples. Note: take out the space between the bracket and the code. I had to put them in so it would show up instead of using the code! < strong>Bold< /strong>....gives you...Bold I hope this isn't too "tech-y"..... NOTES: good to know 1
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RE: DIY copper countertop (Follow-Up #23)
posted by: aliceinwonderland_id on 09.20.2006 at 01:37 pm in Metalworking Forum Okay, here's a pic of my copper island. It's fitting that I post it here first, since this thread was the one that got me started thinking about a copper island in the new kitchen. Please ignore the shiny brown switch plate just under the countertop - it's hideous and temporary.
NOTES: states, more costly then stone!
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RE: Prices of your countertops--all countertops (Follow-Up #8)
posted by: fightingoverfinishes on 11.02.2007 at 08:08 am in Kitchens Forum These are all quotes I have gotten in the last month. I live in the Atlanta area. I have seen promos from a few big fabricators on a few granite colors starting at 37 or 39 a sf. Ususally they have 3 or 4 colors for this price. Also my fabricator has about 12-15 colors of granite that range from 40-59 a sf.
Beleza Soapstone fabricated including tax 113.94 NOTES: <none>
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RE: Show off time! Pics of your rectangular islands (Follow-Up #5)
posted by: tonilynne on 01.12.2008 at 10:19 am in Kitchens Forum We have a long rectangular island. No appliances, but we do have an awesome base pantry in the island, along with pull out drawers for the tupperware and a big drawer for the big kitchen implements.
NOTES: nice storage option
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RE: Question about depth of cabinet to house CD KA refrigerator (Follow-Up #8)
posted by: lisa_sandiego on 01.05.2008 at 12:35 pm in Kitchens Forum We went with the KA Counter-depth, but went 42" wide to make up for the loss of cu. ft. However, it becomes a true built-in with a huge jump in price.
But I have some tips for you since you're designing the cabinets. We have the power source in one of the cabinets. Also, the icemaker connection is in another cabinet. And last but not least, my one regret is getting the french doors with the freezer on the bottom. I miss all the freezer shelves that were in my side by side. NOTES: great measurement information
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RE: Unable to view Photobucket (Follow-Up #10)
posted by: starpooh on 12.28.2007 at 06:06 pm in Kitchens Forum I love photobucket; it's directory-oriented so it's very easy to find an entire album from just one photo.
1. Go back to patty_cakes' thread Full Granite Backsplash vs. something else. fwiw... athomewith3 DID have other photos in her album. I used one in her FKB post. Perhaps the backsplash photo she was referring to was the one that is now in the FKB: http://finishedkitchens.blogspot.com/2006/08/athomewith3s-kitchen.html) And sue_ct: buehl has kindly volunteered to follow-up with all the broken photo links in the FKB. Thank you buehl! NOTES: <none>
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RE: Help with layout please!! (Follow-Up #4)
posted by: buehl on 12.16.2007 at 07:05 am in Kitchens Forum Mum: This is what I think the measurements are:
Wall #1: 168" Please correct me where I am wrong. Just curious, what happened to Wall #4? Is there a reason there are so many "gaps" b/w cabinets and walls? E.g., Wall #2, right side, there are 12" b/w the end of the upper cabinet run & the wall; or, Wall #1, right side, there are 4.5" b/w the end of the base cabinet run and the wall (there are other gaps as well) This is what I think your appliance wish list is: BTW...do the cabinets & refrigerator/cooler face the FR or Kitchen? It's so far from the main Kitchen that I think it should face the FR. Have you thought of putting a second MW there as well? (for popcorn & other snacks) I assume you plan to put the table b/w the small and large island...correct? Once I know the correct measurements, I can work on layouts... NOTES: <none>
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What keeps soapstone darker longer. . .The answer! ! !
posted by: florida_joshua on 10.24.2007 at 04:47 pm in Kitchens Forum So I did a little test to answer the question.
The products: Clapham's Beeswax Salad Bowl Finish
First a brief discription (my opinion) Clapham's: It is a paste, inbetween a wax and a liquid. Goes on easy and feels amazing after you put it on. On the touch catagory it is the best of the bunch. Bee's Oil: It is a wax. A little harder to get on but if you heat it up it would be easier. Has stay power. This is at the top when it comes to keeping the patina on the stone. Regular Mineral Oil: Needs no discription. It's easy to apply. Would keep a bottle around for those lazy days. Feels oily compared to the wax or paste. That feel goes away quickly though (whithin a hour or two if you wipe it down with a rag). Mystery Oil: It is a liquid similar to the mineral oil. Not so crazy about the warning lable. Feels a little bit more oily than the mineral oil at first. Seems to react similar to the mineral oil. In my opinion I would rather use the mineral oil just because of convienience considering the warning about it being combustable. The proof: This is the stone just after application
This is a picture of the sheen each gives off
I then oiled it twice more over the next 2 days and waited 4 days to see what we had. Here it is.
The mystery oil evaporated the quickest, then the mineral oil, contiuing on to the clapham's, and finally the Bee's oil. I could continue the process but I do believe that you will continue to see the same results. Over time I think you wouold spend less time applying with the wax products but I would keep the mineral oil around for quick touchups or lazy days. This test also gives people a good idea of how soapstone will react when it is installed in their home. This process of oiling and or waxing lessens with time. Each variety of soapstone can react differently as well. This means some stone evaporates the oil or wax products off quicker and or slower. Some people leave it unoiled some oil it often. Some like it inbetween and only oil it sometimes. . . So it really is up to the owner to choose how the stone fits your lifestyle. I still have not figured out how describe to someone who does not know about soapstone in one or two paragraphs. I know it sounds cheesy but I feel it's an experience. If you don't touch it, feel it, live with it, you'll never really understand it. NOTES: <none>
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frenchkitty's finished kitchen
posted by: frenchkitty on 11.29.2006 at 06:09 pm in Kitchens Forum Hi All! I have had a busy couple of years trying to build a house and live through hurricane Katrina at the same time. I have been a lurker for a long time but life has finally calmed down enough, and I became a member recently. I have had several people asking to see my whole kitchen, so here it goes....there was a LOT of blood sweat and tears from DH and myself and our 2 kids. I know you all can relate to that! We did almost everything ourselves that we could do including paint, flooring, trim, etc. Still need to finish that darned curtain for that big expanse of windows to match the other one! Hope you like it!
NOTES: great soft color and great floor plan
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RE: Butcher block island top -- Advice needed!!! (Follow-Up #15)
posted by: ellene613 on 11.14.2007 at 02:53 pm in Kitchens Forum Soigne, I did a quick search on your checking/splitting wood probem and found this advice:
from AWPButcherbck.com from brookswood.com: and from devoswoodworking.com: End checks or splits: (separation of the joints along the end of the top or block). This situation is caused by excessive dryness or because the top is not oiled frequently enough. To repair this, melt a 1 to 4 mixture of paraffin and mineral oil and fill all checks or splits. Make sure that paraffin mixture seals any split thoroughly. Continue oiling the top on a regular basis. To date, we have not had any problems with our maple butcher block island, which was made by AWP Butcher Block. We also did not have any checking or warping with our previous butcher block work table, which we used and cut on for 25 years. NOTES: butcher block care ideas
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RE: Anybody have geothermal heat/AC? (Follow-Up #2)
posted by: Hairy_old_man on 07.27.2005 at 04:49 pm in Old House Forum I don't know if anyone is hanging around this thread, its been a while since the last post, but I thought I would write anyway since I'm bored right now and this is an interesting subject. GinaM, just like with solar heating systems, there are two types of geothermal (GT) systems "passive" and "active." When talking about the temperature in her basement being cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, Gina_in_Fl is obviously referring to simple passive GT. In the summer when air temperatures are high, the walls of her basement, being built into the 55 degree soil, absorbs the heat and transfers it to the cooler ground, thereby cooling the basement. In the winter, the system works the other way, and the walls maintain a temperature near 55 degrees which helps warm the basement air.
I have an active system in my house, utilizing a heat pump that is assisted by a GT "loop." The system involves two "well" holes drilled down to access the water table (25 feet at my place). The water does not need to be "good" potable water because you are not going to actually use the water, all you are interested in is the GT heat held by the water. The drillers (using very fancy drilling equipment) then ran a shaft horizontally between the two vertical shafts to connect them. The vertical well shafts are about 20 feet apart. A series of coiled tubing was installed in the horizontal shaft and lays in the groundwater, which at my location is a constant 54 degrees. The system pumps water (isolated from the groundwater) down one side of the GT coil and back up the other side to the heat pump heat-exchanger. In the winter, it pulls heat out of that 54 degree water to warm the air that it blows into my house. In the summer, it pumps heat from the air in my house, transferring it into the 54 degree water which is then pumped back into the ground. Gina_in_FL stated, "it would not be a substitute for your main heat system" but in fact the GT system is the only "real" heating system, and the only cooling system I have and it maintains a comfortable temperature year-round in my well insulated, 2,100 square foot one-story with basement house, year-round. We do have a fireplace, but we use it infrequently (I think 8-10 times last winter) and only for ambience on a cold winter night, never for the heat. Being in Ohio, such a system would work well for you, because your temperatures cannot be more extreme than ours here in Nebraska. Our summer temps are usually in the 90s (last Saturday and Sunday it was 104) and winters with periods of very cold temps as low as 10-below are not uncommon. The system installation for what I have was rather expensive I suppose, about $9,000 in all (in 1998) but some of it was tax deductible under the "renewable energy" provisions, and my heating bills in the coldest winter months average around $110 and cooling costs for July August are typically around $135. The highest winter bill in the last 7 years since installation was $132 the month my mother-in-law was staying with us and she kept the thermostat set at 80 (That month I spent a lot of time in my workshop out or the "heat"... and away from the too-warm house temps). These costs are far below what my neighbors are complaining about paying for their conventional H/C systems. As energy costs continue to rise, my realtive savings will likely increase. As Gina_in_FL suggested, there have been attempts to simply use tubes buried in the ground, through which air is blown to cool or warm a house. Some people call these "semi-active" systems because there is some mechanical (active) means of moving air through the system, but the cooling of the air is simply conduction, like in a fully passive system. I have known a number of people who attempted this method without success. One trial I am familiar with (in Arkansas) used more than 1,000 feet of 6-inch thin-wall PVC pipe buried 4 feet below the surface. The pipe was divided into 4 loops, so air from the house was blown through roughly 250 feet of pipe and returned to the house. However, it was found that the volume of air needed to affect the temperature of the house is too high, and the amount of heat transferred into the ground from the air blown through the tubes is too low to be of much use. An added problem was condensation in the piping. As the warm-moist air moved through the pipes and gave off what heat it did, it also left moisture behind. The moisture in the pipes then became stale (not to mention the mold and other allergens) and the air coming out of the pipes became very unpleasant (much like a basement that never gets fresh air). NOTES: Geo thermal information
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My finished kitchen.
posted by: sharb on 05.07.2007 at 10:42 pm in Kitchens Forum I'm sorry it has taken so long for me to post photos of my kitchen. Life has been busy. I just had the house tented for termites this week. My husband is still climbing Mt. Everest and I've been helping babysit for grandchildren. But, I'm loving my kitchen. I don't know if I would go through everything again, but it's over and I love it. If I could do over, there are definitely things I would do differently, but I'm sure no matter how many times I did it, there would be things to improve on.
I want to thank all of you for answering questions that I had. This has been such a great place to share ideas. During a kitchen remodel there is no one else who is as interested as another person doing their own remodel. Thanks. Sharb Cabinets, perimeter: Premier Custom-Built, Inc. Maple, Beaded inset-1", Door Style-Cambridge 1", Drawer Head style -Cambridge 1", Finish Name: White/GR, Finish family: Cloister
Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen Photos NOTES: nice kitchen, large island, great open floor plan
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RE: There's an old woman living in my house.... (Follow-Up #10)
posted by: ronf on 12.06.2007 at 04:10 pm in Kitchen Table Forum You guys are sooo funny.
Speaking of old ladies DW and I just took my 97 year old great aunt shopping this morning. She needed new dress shoes for church and snow boots. She lives out in the country by herself a half mile from us. Still drives to town most days and cuts her own grass in the sumer. She found her shoes and boots and was so tickled when the salesperson asked to see her drivers license after writing out a check. She just had a birthday in Oct. and had to get her license renewed, it's good for another 4 years. She's so proud to still have her license. She was pretty upset this morning. The snowplow clipped her mailbox and bent it so the door doesn't close right. She spent a good ten minutes cussin' him out. ;-) She doesn't hear very well anymore but her mind is as sharp as a tack. Geez, I hope I can grow old like her. Ron NOTES: we should all be this fortunate!
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RE: Pretty much finished kitchen... (Follow-Up #10)
posted by: coleen3201118 on 10.24.2007 at 05:35 pm in Kitchens Forum Thanks for the nice comments, everyone! I'm glad there are votes for no window treatments, because that was my initial reaction. You can, however, watch TV from our back yard!
Here's the details: Cabinets: Omega/Dynasty - Williamsburg - Oyster Maple and Brookside Square cherry Nutmeg antiqued I think that's everything. So far I'm really happy with all the appliances. Knock on wood! NOTES: details of coleen's kitchen. Love the soapstone and marble combo and sink, heck I love all of it!!
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RE: Island pendant heights (Follow-Up #13)
posted by: alku05 on 10.04.2007 at 11:13 am in Kitchens Forum Jennymama, with an island that wide, you may want to consider doing both can lights and pendant lights to make sure you have enough light there. Our island is 7 x 5 all one level and we put cans over the working side of the island and pendants over the eating side. Once your island gets over 3" wide, it's hard to light it with just one row of lighting down it's center.
Here's a shot of our island's lighting (the center thing in the ceiling is a speaker): NOTES: white granite instead of marble for our island?
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RE: Where to buy furniture style island for kitchen??? (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: holligator on 12.02.2007 at 03:44 pm in Kitchens Forum Here are a few that might fit...
http://sunnykitchen.com/michaelscott/131-15.html http://www.homegallery.us/shop/1001_to_2000/country//kitchen_island_6.html http://www.hatfieldtables.com/misc/misc.htm This one doesn't really fit your description (except the size is perfect), but I think it's pretty: http://www.theperfectdecor.com/itemdetail.php?pageid=350&lastcatpage=350&imageid=9373 NOTES: <none>
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RE: 8ft kitch ceiling, what type of light over island? (Follow-Up #7)
posted by: kas81057 on 11.02.2007 at 07:07 am in Kitchens Forum Just wanted to pass along some advice from a lighting guy who has studied art and uses that to work with people. His philosophy, and i stress his, is that if you want artwork (as in beautiful pendants, chandeliers, etc.) buy it and display it, don't use lights as art. He recommends canned, low voltage directed at the features of your kitchen, ie. granite countertops or in our case highlighting a stone fireplace. I had my heart set on pendants but after spending time with him decided to go with him. Nothing is in place yet so i am not sure if this will really be what i wanted, but am hopeful. He utilizes different degreed lights (ie. 15 degrees would brightly light a small area, whereas 40 degrees would light a larger area and not be as intensely lit) to do the highlighting. So over our bar counter we have (4) 15 degree lights shining down, whereas at the sink counter adjacent to the bar we will have (2) with 30 deg radius. One good example is we will have 3 lights over the dining room table, the middle light will be a 15 degree to highlight my "art" centerpiece and the two on either side will be 30's to illuminate the table for dining. Those will be on the same dimmer switch and the middle by itself so they can be dimmed for more of a flush look if we want. His example of the dining area was imagine that the center light was on by itself just illuminating that beautiful centerpiece in the evening. It is a different way of looking at it for sure and like i said, not sure if i will be 100% happy with it but my dh really wanted just the small canned lights and then the electricians explanation of using the different degrees along with dimming totally sold him and since i have picked out everything else i decided i needed to go this route. One thing that also helped me is that the stone fireplace was the basis of color selection and highlighting that was a definite plus for me, i would have never thought to do it, but then again i didn't take a bunch of art classes. Just thought I'd chime in with his advice. I'll let you know the end result.
NOTES: interesting idea on lighting
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RE: Pretty much finished kitchen... (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: rmlanza on 10.24.2007 at 03:18 pm in Kitchens Forum Wow, really beautiful! Can you give us the details? And FWIW, unless it's a privacy issue, I wouldn't add window treatments...I love the openess of those big windows! I'll post your clicky link.
Here is a link that might be useful: coleens GORGEOUS new kitchen! NOTES: coleens kitchen link
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RE: Soapstone-needs a coordinating countertop for (Follow-Up #10)
posted by: coleen3201118 on 11.05.2007 at 09:18 am in Kitchens Forum I have soapstone on my perimeter counters and honed carrara on my island. I would have gone all soapstone but we couldn't find a single slab big enough, so we went with carrara and we're very happy we did.
NOTES: My favorite kitchen to date!
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RE: Banquette anyone? (Follow-Up #63)
posted by: needanap on 11.17.2007 at 09:37 pm in Kitchens Forum I finally got around to taking pictures of ours. It was finished after the kitchen was done, and took forever for the table and chairs to arrive, but now I can share pics. It is not IN the kitchen, but in the adjacent family room, and this is where we eat most of our meals. The kids like sitting on the cushions and fight for who gets that side of the table.
Here it is in context of the rest of the room, with our newly re-tiled fireplace. I just posted pictures of that in another thread about copper slate tiles. Here is a link that might be useful: thread about copper slate backsplash NOTES: love the banquette
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What do you think of this floor plan?
posted by: cqxiao on 07.09.2007 at 11:10 am in Building a Home Forum Hi
We are planning to build a new house and hope we can get some comments and suggestions for our floor plan. (The house is about 3160 square feet total). Thanks a lot
NOTES: jack and jill bath on the second floor
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1st gas bill since tankless waterheater install
posted by: trailrunner on 09.03.2006 at 02:25 pm in Appliances Forum We got a Noritz 6.4gpm gas exterior mounted. Our bill was $9.00 less this first full month after install. We are really pleased. The hot water at 108 degree setting is perfect for showers also whites are still coming out very white in the wash. The farthest bathroom takes 45 sec for hot water to get to it. So we are very pleased. Our water use bill dropped $3.00 so we are not running more cold while waiting for hot. All in all we are very pleased. Just thought there might be some of you who would like to see this data. Caroline
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certifiable ths tko finished kitchen (long)
posted by: thull on 08.03.2006 at 04:07 pm in Kitchens Forum We finally finished up our remodel to the point where we could move back in a few weeks ago. Have a lot of projects still to be done around the house, but the kitchen and master bath are done enough to show.
I'm going to try to insert pix as I go, so I apologize to anyone on a slow connection. And the photos aren't the greatest in terms of lighting. Taking them at night and keeping a good exposure balance wasn't easy. The particulars: Cabinets: Scherr's, doors are shaker with solid center panel in select cherry
OK, here's the overview. We haven't found counter stools yet, but there's a 12" overhang in the front of the island. It's supported by 3/8" steel bars, and the two center panels are actually doors to a cabinet. The island is roughly 5' x 8'. Basically, before the project, this was two rooms, with a wall that lined up where the middle of the hood/range is. Left was the dining room, and the kitchen to the right. Here's the view to one side of the island. Left of the door is the bar (where the plastic lock is on the door). The wall cabs are 13" deep. The glass-front cabinets house our "company" dishes and various glassware. The 36" wide drawer bases below have everyday dishes, nice flatware, and various trays/bowls/baking dishes. Here's a couple of closer views of the island and wall w/ the range. To the left of the range is a cabinet w/ tray dividers and a 4-drawer stack. Pot and pan drawers (30", 2-drawer stack) are to the right of the range) Here's the wall w/ pantry cabs, more drawers, the fridge and MW. The big cab to the L of the fridge has pullout trays. We have another pantry in the laundry room (outside the french door in the other photos), and we haven't worked out what to put in each yet. Drawers to the L of fridge have everyday flatware, punkin gear, and overflow pots/pans. Drawers under microwave have bags/wraps, plastic ware, and colanders/mixing bowls. Above the MW are everyday glassware and misc stuff.
Closer view of the range: Bad, but closer view of the backsplash: Next is the sink/faucet/DW. Left of the sink (not pictured) are two cabs, one w/ a Rev-a-shelf trash pullout, and the other a skinny one for cutting boards w/ knives in a drawer above. And finally, SWMBA (She Who Must Be Adored) aka "punkin," who finally gets to live in her house. She had just (finally) started walking all by herself, but was still doing it "monster style" because she was used to holding someone's hand(s). Anyway, I've been reading, learning, and finally contributing at THS for several years leading up to this. So, we're really excited to finally be in the home stretch. NOTES: <none>
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Hot and spicey chicken. Great meal
active time15
total time45
Chicken BreastLight Cheese cream
Cheddar Cheese
Crystal Hot Sauce
Pre Heat ocen to 400 degrees.Butterfly Cut Chicken Breast spread cream cheese inside the chicken breast. Fill the baking pan with hot sauce. Place the chicken inside the pan cover the pan with aluminum foil. After 15 mins remove foil cover each chicken breast with cheddar cheese. Please back in oven for 15 more mins. Let stand 5 mins. Serve on a plate or inside a sandwich.
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recipe at a glance
type: Quick & Easy, Sandwich, Casserole/Gratin
main ingredients: Cheese, Chicken
cuisine: American, Cajun/Creole
dietary considerations: Healthy
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Friday, September 20, 2013
When you read a book called 'Easy Bake Coven,' I think it's
fair to say images of a cozy paranormal mystery come to mind.
In this particular case, though, you would be wrong.
The truth is, the coven in this story is so secondary it
begs the question: Why did the author name the book this?
Granted, it's a cute name. It doesn't match this book at
all, though.
'Easy Bake Coven' is actually a fantasy story filled with a
lot of magic, a little bit of elvish swashbuckling and a miniscule (almost nonexistent) iota of witchcraft.
You can see my predicament.
The central story revolves around Selene Warren, a yoga
instructor that owns her own shop and hangs around with her "coven" of witches
on a daily basis. She has a boring boyfriend and a fairly lackluster – but happy
– life.
Then, one day, a strange and handsome man (aren't they
always handsome?) named Cheney shows up and seems to insist that he knows
Selene. Come to find out, he does know her – he just hasn't seen her in
You see, Selene is not who she pretends to be. She's not a
human. She's a former half-elf that became a changling more than 25 years ago -- and she may be tied up with the half-elf rebellion.
In quick succession, Selene's life is in danger and she and
Cheney go on the run together. You can pretty much guess what happens after
I really like the central story of 'Easy Bake Coven' – but I
almost didn't finish reading the book. That
would have really been a shame. Why
did I almost stop reading? The elf twist felt so out of place with the title of
the book I was genuinely thrown for a loop and considered deleting it from my Kindle the minute the elf twist was revealed.
I like cutesy titles. 'Easy Bake Coven' is an outstanding title
– just not for the genre of book that Schulte wrote. When you combine that with
the cover, though, the whole thing just kind of messed me up.
I obviously liked the story enough to buy the second book – 'Hungry,
Hungry Hoodoo' – but, I'm going to be honest, that title is even more off-base
than 'Easy Bake Coven.' I get where Schulte is trying to go with this, and I am
going to read 'Pickup Styx' (the upcoming third book) but I'm really dreading
future books in the series because of their titles alone. Visions of 'Cabbage
Patch Karma,' 'Rubik's Curse' and 'Jiggsaw Potion' are already haunting me.
These really are wonderful books – with a strong narrative
voice. Schulte paints a warm picture of both Selene and Cheney and she leaves
room for character development of the coven members and other secondary
characters in future books. Seriously, the books are solid. My only complaint
is the misleading titles.
This is an indie, so there are a handful of typos and
punctuation errors in both books, but they're not enough to turn off readers.
If you're the grammar police, this book isn't for you. On the flip side, this
is a lot cleaner than most of the indies I've read.
In the end, Schulte has painted a magnificent and richly
drawn world. She just flubbed on the titles.


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Based on the fiction of H.P. Lovecraft and his literary circle, Call of Cthulhu: The Card Game takes two players deep into the Cthulhu Mythos where investigators clash with the Ancient Ones and Elder Gods for the fate of the world. The Living Card Game format allows players to customize their gaming experience with monthly Asylum Pack expansions to the core game.
This card. So sexy.
The return of Yog-thulhu destructo deck...
Great card, Sewer Rats 2.0
Yog is really becoming more and more a Tier1 faction. Pretty awesome.


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David king over all Israel. (1-5) He takes the strong-hold of Zion. (6-10) David's kingdom established. (11-16) He defeats the Philistines. (17-25)
Verses 1-5 David was anointed king a third time. His advances were gradual, that his faith might be tried, and that he might gain experience. Thus his kingdom typified that of the Messiah, which was to come to its height by degrees. Thus Jesus became our Brother, took upon him our nature, dwelt in it that he might become our Prince and Saviour: thus the humbled sinner takes encouragement from the endearing relation, applies for his salvation, submits to his authority, and craves his protection.
Verses 6-10 The enemies of God's people are often very confident of their own strength, and most secure when their day to fall draws nigh. But the pride and insolence of the Jebusites animated David, and the Lord God of hosts was with him. Thus in the day of God's power, Satan's strong-hold, the human heart, is changed into a habitation of God through the Spirit, and into a throne on which the Son of David rules, and brings every thought into obedience to himself. May He thus come, and claim, and cleanse, each of our hearts; and, destroying every idol, may he reign there for ever!
Verses 11-16 David's house was not the worse, nor the less fit to be dedicated to God, for being built by the sons of the stranger. It is prophesied of the gospel church, The sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee, ( Isaiah 60:10 ) . David's government was rooted and built up. David was established king; so is the Son of David, and all who, through him, are made to our God kings and priests. Never had the nation of Israel appeared so great as it began now to be. Many have the favour and love of God, yet do not perceive it, and so want the comfort of it; but to be exalted to that, and to perceive it, is happiness. David owned it was for his people's sake God had done great things for him; that he might be a blessing to them, and that they might be happy under him.
Verses 17-25 The Philistines considered not that David had the presence of God with him, which Saul had forfeited and lost. The kingdom of the Messiah, as soon as it was set up in the world, was thus attacked by the powers of darkness. The heathen raged, and the kings of the earth set themselves to oppose it; but all in vain, ( Psalm 2:1 ) . The destruction will turn, as this did, upon Satan's own kingdom. David owns dependence on God for victory; and refers himself to the good pleasure of God, Wilt thou do it? The assurance God has given us of victory over our spiritual enemies, should encourage us in our spiritual conflicts. David waited till God moved; he stirred then, but not till then. He was trained up in dependence on God and his providence. God performed his promise, and David failed not to improve his advantages. When the kingdom of the Messiah was to be set up, the apostles, who were to beat down the devil's kingdom, must not attempt any thing till they received the promise of the Spirit; who came with a sound from heaven, as of a rushing, mighty wind, ( Acts 2:2 ) .
2 Samuel 5:1-5 . THE TRIBES ANOINT DAVID KING OVER ISRAEL.
1, 2. Then came all the tribes of Israel--a combined deputation of the leading authorities in every tribe. possessed the first and indispensable qualification for the throne; namely, that of being an Israelite ( Deuteronomy 17:15 ). Of his military talent he had furnished ample proof. And the people's desire for his assumption of the government of Israel was further increased by their knowledge of the will and purpose of God, as declared by Samuel ( 1 Samuel 16:11-13 ).
3. King David made a league with them in Hebron before the constitution was chiefly made at the commencement of a new dynasty, or at the restoration of the royal family after a usurpation ( 2 Kings 11:17 ), though circumstances sometimes led to its being renewed on the accession of any new sovereign ( 1 Kings 12:4 ). It seems to have been accompanied by religious solemnities.
2 Samuel 5:6-12 . HE TAKES ZION FROM THE JEBUSITES.
6. the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites--The first expedition of David, as king of the whole country, was directed against this place, which had hitherto remained in the hands of the natives. It was strongly fortified and deemed so impregnable that the blind and lame were sent to man the battlements, in derisive mockery of the Hebrew king's attack, and to shout, "David cannot come in hither." To understand the full meaning and force of this insulting taunt, it is necessary to bear in mind the depth and steepness of the valley of Gihon, and the lofty walls of the ancient Canaanitish fortress.
7. the stronghold of Zion--Whether Zion be the southwestern hill commonly so-called, or the peak now level on the north of the temple mount, it is the towering height which catches the eye from every quarter--"the hill fort," "the rocky hold" of Jerusalem.
8. Whosoever getteth up to the gutter--This is thought by some to mean a subterranean passage; by others a spout through which water was poured upon the fire which the besiegers often applied to the woodwork at the gateways, and by the projections of which a skilful climber might make his ascent good; a third class render the words, "whosoever dasheth them against the precipice" ( 1 Chronicles 11:6 ).
9. David dwelt in the fort, &c.--Having taken it by storm, he changed its name to "the city of David," to signify the importance of the conquest, and to perpetuate the memory of the event.
David built round about from Millo and inward--probably a row of stone bastions placed on the northern side of Mount Zion, and built by David to secure himself on that side from the Jebusites, who still lived in the lower part of the city. The house of Millo was perhaps the principal corner tower of that fortified wall.
11, 12. Hiram . . . sent carpenters, and masons--The influx of Tyrian architects and mechanics affords a clear evidence of the low state to which, through the disorders of long-continued war, the better class of artisans had declined in Israel.
2 Samuel 5:13-16 . ELEVEN SONS BORN TO HIM.
13. David took him more concubines and wives--In this conduct David transgressed an express law, which forbade the king of Israel to multiply wives unto himself ( Deuteronomy 17:17 ).
2 Samuel 5:17-25 . HE SMITES THE PHILISTINES.
17. when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel--During the civil war between the house of Saul and David, those restless neighbors had remained quiet spectators of the contest. But now, jealous of David, they resolved to attack him before his government was fully established.
18. valley of Rephaim--that is, "of giants," a broad and fertile plain, which descends gradually from the central mountains towards the northwest. It was the route by which they marched against Jerusalem. The "hold" to which David went down "was some fortified place where he might oppose the progress of the invaders," and where he signally defeated them.
21. there they left their images--probably their "lares" or household deities, which they had brought into the field to fight for them. They were burnt as ordained by law ( Deuteronomy 7:5 ).
22. the Philistines came up yet again--The next year they renewed their hostile attempt with a larger force, but God manifestly interposed in David's favor.
24. the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees--now generally thought not to be mulberry trees, but some other tree, most probably the poplar, which delights in moist situations, and the leaves of which are rustled by the slightest movement of the air [ROYLE].


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Step 4: Internal Shaping
Mark the cheeks and body blocks to indicate the 1-1/2-in. waste portions at each end as shown in the drawing. Then, measure from those marks to lay out the angled internal shape. Use an angle gauge to lay out the cuts, and saw to the waste sides of the lines on a band saw.


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Facebook has launched a Snapchat-like photo-sharing app called Slingshot but with a unique feature added to it.
The photos shared through Slingshot can be opened only if the receiver sends back their own photo to the sender.
Facebook says this ensures better involvement of the users.
The Facebook page for the app reads, "With Slingshot, we wanted to build something where everybody is a creator and nobody is just a spectator.
"When everyone participates, there's less pressure, more creativity and even the little things in life can turn into awesome shared experiences."
The app was accidentally released a week ago on Apple's app store. It is currently available in the US for iOS and Android.
The users have options of sending the photos in bulk to all the contacts in their list. Just like Snapchat, here, too, the photos can be deleted permanently.
The app developed in-house by Facebook's Creative Labs division, comes after the company reportedly made a vain bid to buy Snapchat for $3bn. Facebook bought photo-sharing platform Instagram last year.
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Lena Dunham: 58-Year-Olds Wish Me Dead
Last night on The Daily Show, Lena Dunham explained the hateration flung her way from both Internet trolls — "You get the sense there are some 58-year-olds who wish you dead" — and photographers. Lena masochistically keeps herself abreast of the animosity and then tries to force it out of her artistic process. Plus: David Letterman used a python to startle Jack Hanna; and Jimmy Kimmel sucked in sulphur hexaflouride, a.k.a "helium's evil twin," then spoke. In a low, low baritone. Watch our compilation to see what you missed.


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