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The sales lady chuckled when she heard us discussing the colours. Very analytical questions rather than designy...
- Which one will fade the best? The bolder the colour the more obvious the fading, right?
- Which one would be best for resale value? Probably want something neutral.
- Which siding material is the most durable and resistant to hail damage?
- Light colours probably show dirt more..."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "
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I realize this is Canada we're talking about but it's the Soviets haven't taken over yet. Hmmm, maybe I've been away too long. **** the neighbors! Repaint in pink and purple. You'll have to dismantle that double sized garage door that faces the street anyway since I hate those ugly things. Viva la revolution!We need seperate human-only games for MP/PBEM that dont include the over-simplifications required to have a good AI
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We actually were considering another neighbourhood which has all garages facing the rear, to a lane. Some beautiful houses. But unfortunately, I'd never see it since I always drive in from a scuzzy lane to the back of the house...
Last edited by Asher; May 15, 2011, 19:58."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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A much better choice, tastewise. You can always drive by the front yard when you want to. I'm definitely leaning toward the first house style. It's classic (north) american. I'd like to see it in the grey combo nowWe need seperate human-only games for MP/PBEM that dont include the over-simplifications required to have a good AI
If any man be thirsty, let him come unto me and drink. Vampire 7:37
Just one old soldiers opinion. E Tenebris Lux. Pax quaeritur bello.
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Yeah, I like how it looks better on the exterior at least.
There were other considerations as well -- the neighbourhood with all of those houses is a bit farther out of the way, with a much lower average house price, and is in a valley instead of on hills. They also don't seem to "sub-zone" the neighbourhood well. Normally the "laned homes" section of the neighbourhood is sort of segregated as it's lower-value houses, but in that neighbourhood (since every house is a lane), you can have $200,000 homes next to $800K-$1M homes. I don't want to buy a nice house like in the first pic there (which is ~2200sqft + basement) to have some guy go build a 1000 sq foot bungalow next door and park his RV in a huge parking pad on his lot...which is what you see a lot with the laned homes."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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If you're curious, here's a photo gallery of the interior of that top house:
And the floorplan: http://www.sterlinghomesgroup.com/ph...sx?ModelID=143
This would've been our pick in the other neighbourhood."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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Originally posted by Asher View PostOh man, so many ****ing choices. I wish I was a designy gay.
Does anyone have suggesting for exterior house colors? Gotta choose them first.
The neighbourhood has strict architectural controls, so we've got a rather limited colour pallette to choose from (typically earth tones, but there's also some blues, reds, greens, whites...).Graffiti in a public toilet
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Originally posted by onodera View PostCan you replace siding with plaster? Tan plaster with glazed terra cotta decorations looks really good. That garage door really makes it look ugly, though. Is the lot too narrow to have the garage next to the house?
The door we'll be getting looks much nicer as there is detailing on it and windows, so it's not just a steel door.
There is a stucco option (which is what I assume you meant by plaster?), but it's a $30,000 option which I will certainly not be paying for."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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Damn, 30K is steep. Just how much do houses cost there? I could have a similar one built for 100-150K here, with foamed concrete walls. The land costs extra and much more, of courseGraffiti in a public toilet
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Originally posted by Asher View Post"I hope I get to punch you in the face one day" - MRT144, Imran Siddiqui
'I'm fairly certain that a ban on me punching you in the face is not a "right" worth respecting." - loinburger
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Originally posted by onodera View PostDamn, 30K is steep. Just how much do houses cost there? I could have a similar one built for 100-150K here, with foamed concrete walls. The land costs extra and much more, of course
With taxes, house, etc the total is north of $500,000."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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Originally posted by onodera View PostCan you replace siding with plaster? Tan plaster with glazed terra cotta decorations looks really good. That garage door really makes it look ugly, though. Is the lot too narrow to have the garage next to the house?
Asher, did you decide not to go with Morrison after? I haven't followed closely this thread buit I thought I saw mentions of Sterling???You don't get to 300 losses without being a pretty exceptional goaltender.-- Ben Kenobi speaking of Roberto Luongo
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Morrison had one lot left in the neighbourhood that could fit the house I wanted, and it was awful. It was a back-to-front lot with utility boxes in the front yard, and a steep hill in the back. And it was still $165K for the lot."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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Originally posted by rah View PostIt depends if you're talking about feeder lines or drainage lines. For drainage lines (all non pressure lines) PVC is preferred since they're cheaper and easier to maintain. If they're pressure feeder lines, copper.You don't get to 300 losses without being a pretty exceptional goaltender.-- Ben Kenobi speaking of Roberto Luongo
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