#versus hole grains

[critter-casey]

“Hole Grain” (digital illustration) — CW

#whole grains #versus hole grains #shawn and shiny #digital digestive humor #cartoonists on tumblr #artists on tumblr #illustrators on tumblr #wholesome #holesome #food confusion #con-food-shawn #donut get confused #donuts #pink icing #sprinkles #probably strawberry flavor #cute monster #star #friends #digital illustration #digital drawing #tayasui sketches #tayasuisketches #critter casey #casey white

[wrenwinchester]

Bear with me here. Because I have. Some thoughts.

First things first, visit here for another in depth analysis of the table carvings that doesn’t really have anything to do with my commentary, but I found it while looking for the picture for the table and liked their analysis. So….

Anyway, the table. We watch as Sam and Dean carve their own initials, and we know Mary’s initials get added after her death in season 14. That’s all fine and dandy. And we know Cas and Jack’s names get added sometime after Cas’s death, and presumably after Jack leaves, but we don’t really know when, or even by who. We also don’t really know who carved Mary’s initials, not really.

However, we see Sam and Dean’s different styles of carving into things twice. (Sorry about the gore it was the cleanest picture I could find of the car initials completely.)

Now, neither of the boys are identical, however, we can see a distinct difference between Sam and Dean’s style. Dean carves deep, so it will stay a long time, despite wear and tear. Sam however carves wide. He carves out his initials instead of making a hole. It’s much more surface level, almost as if he’s scared of getting in trouble and wants it to be easier to get rid of. But that’s something we can get into later.

When they add Mary’s initials there are a couple things that tip us off that it was Dean who actually carved them in, A) they’re from that direction, which is the side/seat Dean almost always sits in when both brothers are up and about. And B) it has that same depth to it as his initials, and the same style of how the lives meet. Therefore Dean carved Mary’s initials.

However, this brings us back to Jack and Cas.

Both Cas and Jack’s names have that same width over depth, more surface level carving as Sam’s initials. Especially when compared to Dean and Mary’s. The S in Castiel has very similar strokes to the S for Sam’s initials, and the A’s and C’s in their names are similar if not the same (or as same as they can be considering they were carved into wood and sometimes the grain of the wood disrupts flow a little bit).

This, to me, means that Sam was the one to carve Castiel and Jack’s names into the table. And I’d even bet, that he didn’t do it until after Dean died.

Now I could be wrong about this last part, but if I’m remembering correctly, we don’t see all five names/initials until after Dean’s death. While Sam is sitting at the table (notably in Dean’s spot, and wearing dean’s sweatshirt.) with Miracle, so it’s plausible, and even probable.

And I’d bet he did it when he decided he couldn’t live in the bunker anymore without Dean because every little thing reminded him of his brother. And I’ll bet he did it because they are a part of his family and they deserved to be remembered too.

Castiel, the angel of Thursday, the angel who betrayed heaven for the sake of humanity. Who chose over and over again to take the Winchester’s side over any other supernatural being because he trusted their sense of right versus wrong. Castiel, one of the Winchester’s only friends who stuck around, who made sure that they took care of themselves, and made sure to save them while they were saving the world. Castiel, the Winchester’s best friend.

And Jack, their kid. Sure, he was the spawn of Lucifer, but he was Castiel’s kid. He was Sam’s kid, and he was Dean’s kid. (I’ll get to a rant about Dean and Jack’s relationship at a different point because I have thoughts.) Jack saved the world, and he turned out good because of Castiel, because of Sam, and because of Dean. Jack took the mantle of God to protect the world, so he could protect his family, and keep the angels from interfering with human affairs.

#guys i have a problem #supernatural #dean winchester #sam winchester #spn #the winchesters #mary winchester #castiel #castiel winchester #jack kline #jack winchester #the table #carved initials #sw dw mw Castiel and Jack #i have so many thoughts #too many thoughts #analysis of supernatural #analysis #supernatural analysis #god man. talk about I have issues.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

#20yrsago Emotional Design: The Principles ETCON talk notes https://craphound.com/normanetcon04.txt

#20yrsago My ETCON talk, in the Public Domain https://craphound.com/ebooksneitherenorbooks.txt

#15yrsago Apple sez jailbreaking iPhones is illegal and should be banned https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2009/02/apple-says-jailbreaking-illegal

#15yrsago RIP, Atomic Ed Grothus, curator and proprietor of the Black Hole of Los Alamos https://web.archive.org/web/20090213231519/http://wps.com/archives/EdGrothus/

#15yrsago Hard data on ebook piracy versus sales — slides from O’Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing panel https://archive.org/details/ChallengingNotionsOffree

#10yrsago Chinese-language Bing searches in the USA censored to match mainland Chinese results https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/11/bing-censors-chinese-language-search-results

#10yrsago The Coruscant Tapestry: 30′ long Star Wars cross-stitchhttps://web.archive.org/web/20140222222211/https://nineteeneightyeight.com/products/aled-lewis-the-coruscant-tapestry

#10yrsago Militant commander accidentally blows up dozens of trainee suicide bombers https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/suicide-bomber-kills-suicide-bomers

#5yrsago Police lobbyist: cops will not be motivated to stop crime unless they are allowed to steal people’s stuff https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/taken/2019/02/03/sc-civil-forfeiture-police-defend-practice-say-funds-essential-law-enforcement/2746412002/

#5yrsago Courthouse shut after sheriff notices bedbugs “falling out of” lawyer’s clothes https://www.3newsnow.com/news/national/oklahoma-lawyer-with-bed-bugs-falling-out-of-clothing-causes-county-courthouse-to-close

#5yrsago Thomas Piketty explains how Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax is American as apple pie https://www.lemonde.fr/blog/piketty/2019/02/12/wealth-tax-in-america/#xtor=RSS-32280322

#5yrsago After promising health care execs that Medicare for All was dead, Pelosi’s team plans toothless pharma deal https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2019/02/pelosi-advisor-proposes-non-binding-arbitration-road-lowering-drug-prices.html

#5yrsago Netherlands court strikes down Dutch grifter’s patent claim over Ethiopia’s ancient staple grain teff https://qz.com/africa/1545111/ethiopias-teff-flour-is-no-longer-patented-as-a-dutch-invention

#5yrsago Bank lobbyists are scared to meet with AOC because she might humiliate them on Twitter later https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-banks-aoc/banks-weigh-whether-to-embrace-or-avoid-progressive-firebrand-ocasio-cortez-idUSKCN1PV27N/

#5yrsago Barefoot Engineers: rural women from Malawi, trained as solar engineers, who are electrifying their remote villages https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/gallery/2019/feb/11/barefoot-engineers-malawi-solar-power-in-pictures

#5yrsago Amazon just bought mesh wifi company Eero. Oh, great. https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/12/18221441/amazon-buying-eero-disappointing

#pluralistic

[hobbydrawer]

**What did the Scrapped Watchman (Carabineer) and Flame Eater (Mangiafuoco) tell Pinocchio?: The decipher**

Warning: Based on the released demo’s gameplay. Content is subjected to change by Neowiz and Round 8 studio in the final version

Special thanks: To my Twitter fellow @Feeshligulu for agreeing to jump into this rabbit hole with me 👁👁

So in the demo, we noticed that during the boss fights, the 2 bosses, Watchman (which is supposed to look like a Carabineer) and Flame Eater (obviously based on Mangiafuoco), spoke in some rune-like, ineligible language that at once couldn’t be understood by the player.

Me and my fellow Feeshli noticed that in the Director’s cut gameplay footage, Watchman’s dialogue has been turned off but Fuoco’s one wasn’t, so our senses both tingling on something.

1. On what type of encoded language it could be?

Since the game was released in English first, and by suggestion by many people on the Internet that English is the default language for Lies of P, we go ahead and guess that it could be mono-alphabetic substitution, in Latin alphabet.

(Actually we were kinda afraid that this is wrong and in fact, the dialogue was based on French or Korean 😰. Good thing that we are correct, for now.)

My friend, who is an enthusiast in encryption and decryption herself, go ahead and try to count how many times one letter/symbol appears in both the dialogue. Usually we would need like paragraphs to make sure we are onto something but luckily, both Watchman and Fuoco provided us with enough samples to analyze.

2. The method to decipher

What she did is simply counting the times letter/symbol’s appears in the dialogues, then assign them in an order from the “most appearance to least appearance” (with 1 the most amount of appearance to 26 the least amount of appearance).

Then we temporarily have 1 = A, 2 =B, 3 = C, etc. until we assign all the number with an alphabet letter. So we end up with some gibberish at first, like: DEFA OBEDM! (for e.g).

After that, we calculate the frequency of said letters, comparing with English’s alphabet’s frequency and Feeshli did her magic with some softwares specializing in mono-alphabetic substitution, did a few more proofreading and tweaking so that in the end, we have this beautiful alphabet substitution chart:

3. The results

Watchman:

“Are you a child if you are I don’t want to fight” => “Sorry for not being able to protect you”

Fuoco:

“It’s cleansing time” => “The flame embraces everyone so will you”

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4. Conclusions and comments

This is based on the limited info we got from the demo gameplay so it maybe incorrect, and that the context of said dialogues are not fully understood and fully provided. Please take this with a grain of salt.

Now this comes some funny questions:

1. How did the Watchman and Fuoco know that P is a puppet, given the exquisitely human-like details P has?

I mean, there is that scene where you gotta lie that you are a “human” so you can gain access into Hotel Krat. The voice on the other side was fooled by Pinocchio’s answer and willingly let our marionette come in.

Then how come these two automatons (especially Fuoco) know just immediately? Does it have something to do with your Humanity points, that by the time Pinocchio got to Hotel Krat, he is ready to bypass as a human already, versus at early game when you can still tell that he is a marionette? Or is it an error within the Hotel system?

2.Pinocchio’s age

Now that Watchman’s saying raised me some concern. Why does it ask P if “are you a child”?

This then goes back to my first concern in how the puppets recognize and distinguish themselves with the human. Given P’s appearance in game, it’s almost impossible to tell that our doll is a doll, if excluded the Legion arm.

So I was wondering if the puppets might be seeing each other (or recognizing) through the Ergo’s flow in the body.

In this sense, not only they can distinguish fellow puppets vs. human, they can also tell the age of the puppets.

If we refer to the original novel, Pinocchio is only a few hours old by the time he sprints out of Geppetto’s house (after kicking the poor old man in the face, snatched his wigs and ridiculed him) and runs into a Carabineer (police). Going by this reference, it is possible that our P is a relatively “young” puppet, probably equal to an infant or a child in the puppet’s world.

TLDR: we decipher some enigmatic quotes from the boss fights, find out what fellow puppets think about P and probably the puppet’s language

#lies of p #pinocchio #theory #btw given what watchman said i was a bit worried #is he talking to himself or to P #because i was afraid he is accusing P for killing some people #and given Pinocchio’s a$$hole personality in the novel i was concerned if this is true in LoP too

[chief-mourner]

21. Grave

The night sky was beautiful on the outer fringes of the Thanalans. Far from the city, without the bright lights pouring from every window and lantern of the jewel of the desert, there seemed to be more stars in the sky than grains of sand in the desert. A vast sea of them. Moving like an ebb and flow of a tide… no, that wasn't quite right. Stars weren't supposed to shift like that. That may have been the liquor talking. Nonetheless even the disconcerting shifting of the spins was a delight when one was stargazing. Even when the field of view was reduced to a narrow rectangle. Walls of hard-packed dirt served as each side of the 'frame' yet above there was nothing but night sky.

He could have laid like that all night. He probably would have to lay like that all night. No one would know he was out there at this time and the devout of the nearby church wouldn't be crawling around for lauds until dawn. That was fine. He was comfortable. He had the stars. He had a little more left in the bottle. A hand stretched outwards, dark-nailed fingers feeling along freshly turned dirt in search of that bottle. First he found dampness, then a jagged edge of glass that bit into pale skin to add a few drops of fresh crimson to the wet soil. It would seem the bottle had not survived the fall. Perhaps the situation was more dire than he thought. Just when he was wondering if perhaps he would die there after all within the next few bells, wallowing in his woeful self-pity, a shadow leaned over the edge of the hole in the ground.

"Jyhun?" It asked hesitantly, slowly swimming into focus as a cowl-wearing devout of the local church rather than a lichyard phantom. Their face shadowed by the roughspun fabric.

Jyhun was very still and quiet, sure that his tendency for dark clothes made him near-invisible at the bottom of the pit. Weighing admitting it was indeed him and being rescued versus the shame of admitting it had happened again. He could simply die of embarrassment right there, he was already in the grave after all.

"I saw ya out in the headstones, then ya were gone. Did'ya fall in? Are ya hurt?"

"… I did not realize we had… an upcoming burial…"

"Didn' ya dig it yaself this afternoon?"

"…"

"I'll get'ya the rope…"

#klynkwriting #jyhun #jyhun arun #ffxivwrite2023

[antidotefortheawkward-art]

You wouldnt happen to see have that analysis for Blue Erlang Shen would you? What you said about his Shu lineage sounded so cool if you don't mind sharing!

Here you go! The post just goes into what it means thematically for Erlang Shen to be depicted as human versus monstrous though wrt blue-green skin, and doesn't go much more into his Shu lineage. Basically all my thoughts about that are in the actual art post, but here's some more info!

I just think it'd make sense if the blue interpretations of Erlang Shen stemmed from Shu artifacts seeing as he's a Sichuanese god and is still widely recognized as a Lord of Sichuan.

[ID: Several variations of the 蜀 Shu character from varying dynasties. End ID]

[ID: Photos of Sanxingdui artifacts. One being a set of eye-shaped ornaments. The other being a head or mask with large rods protruding from the eyes and an intentional hole in its forehead. End ID]

People have noted that the motif of eyes reoccurs frequently in Shu artifacts, some coining it "眼睛崇拜". I haven't seen much consensus or discussion on why interpreting Erlang Shen's Heavenly Eye 天眼 as a vertical third eye is so popular, so this is just my own personal theory.

The first king of Shu country, Can Cong (also known as 青衣神 Blue-Green Robed God) was also noted to have vertical eyes 目纵 in texts such as 华阳国志·蜀志 "Records of HuaYang Country- Shu Annals." So. That's something I'm also pointing to. Both the vertical eyes and the blue-green theme.

TAKE THIS BIT WITH GRAIN OF SALT (can't find original source text for it, only references to it, but i still think it's interesting enough to mention): I've also heard that the archaeologist Wei Juxian 卫聚贤 has records around the 30th Year of Guangxu 光绪三十 of a Shu tradition called “Opening the Heavenly Eye 开天眼" wherein people carved a vertical socket into their forehead and placed a black bead in it to serve as a Heavenly Eye 天眼。 BUT I CAN'T FIND THIS SOURCE TEXT. SO AGAIN TAKE THIS WITH A GRAIN WITH SALT (<- guy covering all his bases bc once I answered an anon's JTTW question and someone quoted it on Iron Fan Princess's wikipedia, please don't do that, im doing very shallow casual research rn just for fun and should not be considered a scholarly source)

#asks #anonymous #journey to the west #jttw #xiyouji #chinese mythology #erlang shen #yang jian #definitely something i wanna research more once my chinese is at the level where i can read scholarly articles

[imperatriceauxdiamants]

Do you have any tips on being consistent with a weight loss journey ? I have to loose weight but whenever I start eating healthy I always go back to my old ways.

Honestly what helped me the most is to accept that new mentality:

I'm a person that leads a healthy lifestyle.

I love doing excercises, esp walking, running, and yoga which are my favourite ever activities.

I enjoy being in line with my body.

The old lifestyle is what led you to the weight gain, so it is irrealistic to think the weight loss lifestyle is gonna be a temporary one. You gotta gain a healthy lifestyle that both enables you to lose weight, AND to keep it off.

If you haven't found a sport or a excercise that makes you happy, continue seeking. Pointless to run if you freaking hate running.

For the food, only keep what enables you into that healthy lifestyle. You know keeping 6 bags of chips at home won't help you much, you know a bit of chips at parties or at movies wont hurt much, but you know eating a whole bag a day ain't gonna help you on the long term.

I never keep candies or less great snacks at home. I just keep what I need for my meal-prepping.

Find some recipes that both align with what you WANT and what you LIKE. Per example I freaking love ice cream, it's like my sin. I wish I could eat the super super rich gelato every day so much I love it. What I do instead is keep the gelato treat for when I am with my friends, or family, enjoying my gelato with them. I'm not holed up in my bedroom eating a whole tub of shitty 2$ ice crap watching the 4th season of whatever show. So if I find myself craving intensely ice cream, I make myself some frozen banana ice cream with my mixer, or I throw some frozen blueberries and a bit of yogurt in the mixer.

If I crave a snack, I get myself some popcorn, there's low salt low fat versions of bagged popcorn that help satisfy that craving. I sometimes even make my very own popcorn, by using about 1/4 to 1/8 cup of corn seeds, in a small pot, a little bit of butter at the bottom, I put a lid on top, while it pops I shake the pot until I don't hear anymore popping.

For my main meals, I bulk up my meals with vegetables and good quality proteins, the carbs are like not the majority of my meal. And if I have carbs, I try to get as much whole grains ans fibers as possible. Think multigrain boosted in fiber versus the shitty wonderbread.

Making your own meals is much more efficient both for nutrition and self-control, meaning, I'll make myself just enough for one portion, or maybe two if I'm prepping for another meal, then if I'm "fake hungry" (what this means: I'm hungry for more but I don't wanna eat an apple or some healthy snack), if I wanna eat more I have to go through the effort of making it again. Generally it just turns me off.

Another solution is to prep a huge meal then immediately freeze the remnants in individual dishes. I have to go through the effort of defreezing then microwaving. Berk. I'd rather just eat an apple. Or nothing, because I'm "fake hungry".

See how I constantly outsmart my lazy self 😂

Also! I drink shittons of water!! It helps me being satisfied with my meals. Like think if you soak cereal in milk, it expands. Think the same in the stomach, the water is helping my meal expand and stretch my stomach. The stomach tells the brain "ok we're done, stop eating!".

I let treats be treats. I have fun while excercising. I drink water. This didn't use to be my normal.

[theomnicode]

Saitama versus Mirror S

CW: Graphic depictions of violence, gore, blood, near death experiences

This is an older headcanoe of mine pre-cosmic Garou, so take it with grain of salt about what could've happened if Saitama faced this kind of enemy.

Read on archive of our own

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Saitama stares impassively at his opponent, Mirror S, glancing at the fallen S-rank heroes around him. This enemy must be pretty tough if he managed to beat all these heroes. 

He steps into a stance, stating nonchalantly “Alright, let's get this over with. Come on,” and dashes towards the shining Mirror S. He's not concerned about the smirk that adorns the villain's face as he preps for a punch.

He is concerned about the sudden shout from a broken Genos that tells him to stop what he's doing though, however it's too late; Mirror S is going to be shattered to billion pieces like his namesake as his punch connects with its chest.

Except–

“Wait. He didn't explode. My punch didn't...work?” 

Confusion.

“SENSEI, MOVE AWAY FROM HIM!” 

Panic

“Huh? Genos, what–”

A stabbing, indescribable pain restarts his brain and he looks down at his abdomen, finding the still smirking Mirror S’s arm protruding through his stomach. Blood pounds in his ears and he vaguely registers Genos shriek of “SENSEI!” in the background. The enemy moved just as fast as he does and punched just as hard as he did. How-

“I have the ability to mirror everyone's powers and now, your abnormal strength is mine, ku ku ku.” Mirror S arrogantly supplies and pushes Saitama away roughly, blood gushing from the hole in his stomach. The villain now looks like Saitama himself, except for the black, gleaming eyes and the sheen of his skin.

‘Oh, I see, that's how…’, he thinks as he collapses on his side, pain and shock lancing through his body. Nobody had been able to even put a scratch on him in years so he had forgotten what actual pain felt like, so certain of his invincibility. But this is far worse than anything he had ever felt before, it felt like–

‘Am I dying? Is this how it feels like?’ He can’t do anything except hold his stomach and try not to move, else paralyzing pain courses through his gut.

Mirror S turns around with a flourish, brandishing his bloodied fist in the air like a red glove. “Now that I am the strongest being in this universe, nobody can stop me. I am invincible, I AM GOD INCARNATE!” He postures.

Genos makes a futile attempt of crawling towards Saitama's prone body. It is difficult without any limbs to use. “S-Saitama-sensei…”, his breath catches when he sees the extent of the damage and the growing puddle of blood. “Shit. I should have warned you sooner. I’m so sorry sensei, because of me you’re–wait, don’t try to speak sensei, save your strength, we can still–”

“It's ok Genos…” It's not ok, his body contorting from the pain. He's lying through his teeth, but he doesn’t want to make Genos feel like it’s his fault. He had a tendency to beat himself up for any mistakes he made. He feels cold, it's hard to breathe and his eyes droop. He could almost taste the kiss of death.

‘Fuck, I'm sorry Genos. I fucked up big time’, he thinks bitterly.

Saitama hears footsteps stomp near him. “Now that I am this mighty, I think I shall do some clean up duty. This place is such a mess. Starting with–” a crunching sound and Genos gasps in pain and Saitama's heart stops, “this really annoying cyborg right here. I wonder how much force I need to use to break your spine. It’ll be fun to test my new limits.” Grinding noise and Genos lets out a bloodcurdling scream.

‘Don't touch him, I will kill you.’ Saitama feels his body grow inexplicably warmer. His heart pounds faster. The searing pain starts to lessen and his body feels stronger than a minute ago. He needs to stand up and fight and stop this monster, he has to. His body starts to rise from the floor. ‘I can do this, this is nothing.’ Fire lits up in his dark brown eyes.

Mirror S laughs as he continues to grind his boot against Genos’ neck and choking him. “Hehe this overwhelming strength is pretty fun, I wonder what else this guy has the capacity to do–wait, aren’t you supposed to dead?” He suddenly exclaims as he turns back towards Saitama who is suddenly standing up, allowing Genos to turn his head and stare at Saitama, wide-eyed.

“Serious Series…” Saitama pulls back his right fist.

“Wait, you're supposed to be powerless, I absorb–”

“Serious Punch!”

Mirror S shatters into glittering dust particles.

Saitama stares angrily at the corpse. “Fuck around and find out.”

Genos gapes at him.

#opm #one punch man #saitama #genos #original character #violence #gore #blood #near death experience #my own work #fanfiction #drabble

[prime-wars]

hows about 2 + 12 for the ask game ? :+))

2. Which tf character design do you think would work better with a different color palette?

ohhh hum. honestly, bw silverbolt... his design itself is S-tier to me but his colors are lacking a bit 2 me... he's just a bit dull! i wouldve appreciated a bit something more to make it all pop...

^this is just from like 2 minutes playing around w a color palette generator thing so take it with a grain of salt but a lighter color + a splash of wine-ish red (or similar) to really make the gold pop... i think it could be cool!

12. List a piece of art not from transformers that you think fits a tf character!

ok i wanted to challenge myself a bit with this cuz theres plenty of more "traditional"/objective art pieces that i associate with tfs, but i dont think ive ever given any thought to associations i have with more subjective expressionist type art, and then that led me down kind of a rabbit hole so im gonna put all this under a cut :p

(have absolutely lost my mind trying to find the name of this piece -- as far as i can tell it's an unnamed jackson pollock)

^i think rodimus would appreciate a lot of ideas introduced into the art world by abstract expressionism, but especially those introduced by artist's like pollock - the emphasis on an artist's movement + intent over the 'beauty' of the piece they created. i think the idea of intent > results would line up pretty well with his general worldview!

(Sky, Illumine, 1985-86, by Richard Pousette-Dart)

i think nautica would really love more intricate pieces like this, pieces that almost trick the eye into seeing layered complexities where there are none - i think she'd be fascinated by the way they seem to transform depending on how closely you examine them.

(Violin and Candlestick, 1910, by Georges Braque)

this piece/era was one of the hardest to think up a tf for, just because im particularly fond of it, but i genuinely think primal would be a bit of an analytical cubism fan. the examination of an object from dozens of viewpoints, all contained within a single image, would, i think, fascinate him. he'd appreciate the intrinsic overlap of intellectual + emotional aspects of it - the painstaking study of an object from every angle, depicting every aspect of it in soft, hazy lines; the bottom section of this piece in particular makes me feel as if braques simply plucked the image of the violin straight out from his memory - the juxtaposition of the focus upon an almost familiar aspect of the instrument, versus the haze of ambiguity and strangeness brought about by the colors + seemingly random placement of lines breaking the images apart, is just beautiful to me. anyways, i think it would be right up primal's alley! the inseparability of science(/analytical study) and emotion is a belief i think he's very staunch in.

#popopop #tankor #i am SO sorry for taking a literal age to answer this!! works been kinda crazy w christmas + the new year... #i hope u dont mind! and that you have a very happy new year! (if u recognize it this time of year :^) ) #this ask took me almost an hour to answer because im a bit cringe about art history sorry 👍

[e-laing-arts246-03]

This week's textbook chapter was on legibility when it comes to typography. Legibility is something that is a very creative, out-of-the-box design. Sometimes, I struggle with it, especially when hand-lettering something, and I later realize that it is not easily legible to anyone but myself. I did this last year when I was taking 102, I made a poster that I handlettered a quote on, and when creating it, I didn't think about how the words, taking an organic abstract shape, were not going to be very legible. The text talks about how kerning tracking and how serif fonts versus sans serif fonts affect the liability and the reader's ability to distinguish between certain letters and words. Learning more about legibility isn't necessarily one of those fun and creative aspects of design I am jumping up and down to do. Still, I understand how expertly critical it is when designing things that have to be read and understood by the masses. This week, we finished working and refining our logo for our music festival and began working on our poster design. To get ideas, I researched a lot of 90s riot girl posters and selected what bands and artists I wanted to have as headliners and play at my festival that showcased the vibe I was going for and fit within the period. We had to create our own images for this project, which I hadn't done before. I had always just found things already on the internet; however, I had a lot of fun creating very moody and ambient background images for my poster. I went to the dollar store to find things I could scan and create a cool grainy. It was a resolution image that seemed very punk. I had so much fun arranging the objects, scanning them in, messing around with halftone, changing them to pink monotone, and adding grain and texture to the existing texture from it being scanned. I did, however, settle on an image I took of my roommate blowing out a match as I got a lot of good feedback for that image more than the others, and it reminded me of a shoot Hole would have done. Related to this week's reading, I got some feedback on how I could make my design more legible and make sure that I changed some things around so that my visual hierarchy was how it should be.

[healthcoach95]

What to eat to lose belly fat?

Losing gut fat is a typical well-being and wellness objective for some people trying to further develop their general prosperity. Past stylish worries and overabundance of stomach fat are related to different well-being chances, including cardiovascular issues and insulin obstruction. As the waistline will in general be an obstinate region for fat collection, taking on the right dietary methodology becomes vital in accomplishing successful outcomes.

This article means to give noteworthy bits of knowledge into the inquiry, "What to eat to lose tummy fat?" Understanding the complexities of stomach fat and its effect on well-being makes way for a thorough investigation of dietary decisions and way-of-life changes. With an accentuation on proof-based proposals, this guide will explore perusers through the mind-boggling connection between sustenance and paunch fat, demystifying the most common way of shedding undesirable pounds around the midriff.

From the job of macronutrients like lean proteins, solid fats, and complex sugars to the significance of fiber-rich food sources, perusers will acquire bits of knowledge to develop an eating regimen that upholds their stomach fat misfortune objectives. The presentation additionally indicates the interconnectedness of nourishment, workout, stress the board, and hydration, highlighting the comprehensive methodology important for maintainable and viable paunch fat decrease. As perusers dig into the ensuing segments, they can expect a guide towards accomplishing a trimmer waistline and working on general well-being.

Understanding Stomach Fat:

Stomach fat, logically known as instinctive fat, is more than a restorative concern; it's a vital participant in by and large wellbeing. Instinctive fat encompasses crucial organs in the stomach hole, and its aggregation is related to expanded dangers of coronary illness, diabetes, and other metabolic problems. Separating between subcutaneous fat (tracked down underneath the skin) and instinctive fat is urgent, as the last option presents more noteworthy well-being gambles.

The elements added to gut fat are complex. Hereditary qualities, hormonal changes, unfortunate dietary decisions, and stationary ways of life all assume parts in its turn of events. One critical giver is cortisol, the pressure chemical, which can prompt expanded stomach fat capacity. Besides, age-related changes in digestion and hormonal variances can add to the affinity for fat collection in the stomach locale.

Perceiving the sorts and reasons for stomach fat is the most important phase in tending to this worry. Hence, embracing a comprehensive methodology that consolidates designated dietary changes, customary activity, and stress the executives becomes fundamental. As perusers explore through the complexities of understanding tummy fat, they will acquire significant experiences into why it collects and how the way of life changes can make ready for powerful decrease and worked on in general wellbeing.

The Job of Sustenance in Losing Midsection Fat:

Sustenance assumes an essential part in the excursion to shed an overabundance of stomach fat, impacting both the sum and circulation of fat in the body. Understanding the effect of dietary decisions on digestion and fat stockpiling is critical for those planning to manage their waistlines.

Macronutrients, like proteins, fats, and sugars, contribute contrastingly to the body's energy balance. Lean proteins, found in sources like poultry, fish, and vegetables, support muscle upkeep and development, assisting with helping digestion and decreasing by and large muscle versus fat, remembering for the stomach district.

Solid fats, especially those wealthy in omega-3 unsaturated fats tracked down in fish, flaxseeds, and pecans, assume a part in directing chemicals and diminishing irritation, factors connected to stomach fat collection. Moreover, complex starches, obtained from entire grains and vegetables, give supported energy and assist with overseeing insulin levels, pivotal for a forestalling overabundance of fat capacity in the paunch.

Making a calorie deficiency, where the calories consumed are less than those exhausted, is crucial for fat misfortune. This includes segment control and careful eating to stay away from overconsumption. As perusers investigate the meaning of sustenance in losing paunch fat, they will acquire bits of knowledge to make a reasonable eating routine that upholds their objectives while advancing in general well-being and prosperity.

Food Varieties to Remember for a Gut Fat-Misfortune Diet:

Building a gut fat-misfortune diet includes integrating supplement thick food varieties that help digestion, satiety, and general prosperity. Lean proteins are vital, as they help in muscle protection and lift digestion. Chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, and vegetables are phenomenal sources.

High-fiber food varieties assume an urgent part in advancing a sensation of completion, diminishing general calorie admission, and supporting stomach-related wellbeing. Consolidating organic products, vegetables, entire grains, and vegetables guarantees a satisfactory fiber admission.

Solid fats, explicitly omega-3 unsaturated fats, add to chemical guidelines and mitigate impacts. Greasy fish like salmon, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and pecans are rich sources that can help with midsection fat decrease.

Complex carbs from entire grains, for example, quinoa, oats, and earthy-colored rice give supported energy, forestalling glucose spikes and resulting fat capacity in the stomach region.

Adjusting these macronutrients while being aware of piece sizes is fundamental for a viable tummy fat-misfortune diet. By broadening food decisions and zeroing in on supplement thickness, people can make an economical eating plan that objectives paunch fat as well as supports by and large well-being and imperativeness. As perusers investigate these food choices, they will find a different scope of delightful and fulfilling decisions that add to their excursion of accomplishing a trimmer waistline.

Food sources to Keep away from for Tummy Fat Misfortune:

Disposing of specific food sources from your eating routine is similarly basically as pivotal as integrating the right ones while intending to lose midsection fat. Handled and sweet food varieties are essential offenders in advancing stomach fat amassing. Elevated degrees of added sugars, normally tracked down in sweet refreshments, confections, and handled snacks, add to insulin opposition and encourage fat capacity around the midriff.

Refined carbs, frequently present in white bread, baked goods, and sweet oats, lead to fast spikes in glucose levels, advancing fat stockpiling, especially in the stomach locale. Avoiding these refined carbs is fundamental for compelling tummy fat misfortune.

Trans fats, usually found in somewhat hydrogenated oils present in seared and handled food sources, ought to be kept away from. These unfortunate fats add to weight gain as well as trigger aggravation, worsening midsection fat amassing.

Fatty refreshments, including sweet soft drinks and caffeinated drinks, add void calories without inciting a sensation of completion. Supplanting these with water, homegrown teas, or other low-calorie options is essential for effective gut fat decrease.

By getting it and effectively staying away from these negative food decisions, people can establish a climate helpful for shedding an abundance of stomach fat. Coming to informed conclusions about food determination enables people on their excursion toward a better way of life and a trimmer waistline.

Dinner Arranging Tips for Gut Fat Misfortune:

Successful dinner arranging is a foundation for those trying to lose stomach fat. Segment control is principal, as it directs calorie admission and forestalls overconsumption. Adjusting macronutrients, including lean proteins, sound fats, and complex starches, in every dinner advances satiety and supports by and large well-being.

Integrating different supplements and thick food sources guarantees a balanced and fulfilling diet. This variety gives fundamental nutrients and minerals as well as dodges dreariness, making it more straightforward to stick to a drawn-out dinner plan. Go for the gold and vegetables, entire grains, and lean proteins to make an outwardly engaging and healthfully rich plate.

Timing feasts decisively can likewise add to gut fat misfortune. Eating more modest, adjusted dinners for the day keeps up with stable glucose levels, forestalling energy crashes, and inordinate cravings. Keeping away from enormous feasts near sleep time can additionally uphold assimilation and digestion.

Feast preparation is a reasonable way to deal with guarantee admittance to sound choices, limiting the enticement of going after unfortunate bites or inexpensive food. Arranging and planning feasts ahead of time considers better command over fixings and part estimates, encouraging consistency in a paunch fat-misfortune venture.

By embracing these feast-arranging tips, people can make a maintainable and pleasant eating schedule that lines up with their paunch fat-misfortune objectives. Consistency and care in dinner decisions assume key parts in accomplishing enduring outcomes and advancing general prosperity.

Way of life Variables for Paunch Fat Decrease:

Gut fat decrease goes past dietary decisions and stretches out into different way-of-life factors vital for accomplishing and keeping a trimmer waistline. Stress the board is indispensable, as uplifted feelings of anxiety lead to expanded cortisol creation, adding to stomach fat collection. Consolidating pressure-lessening exercises like care, yoga, or standard activity can help with fighting this inconvenient impact.

Ordinary activity, incorporating both cardiovascular and strength-preparing exercises, is crucial for generally fat misfortune, including the stomach region. Active work consumes calories as well as lifts digestion and supports muscle upkeep, fundamental for a conditioned midriff.

Sufficient rest plays a critical part in managing chemicals that impact craving and fat stockpiling. Lack of sleep disturbs the equilibrium of ghrelin and leptin, the chemicals liable for yearning and satiety, prompting expanded desires and possible indulging.

Hydration is in many cases misjudged in its effect on stomach fat decrease. Drinking adequate water supports assimilation, helps control hunger, and supports general metabolic capability. Picking water over sweet refreshments additionally disposes of superfluous calorie consumption.

By tending to this way of life factors, people can make an all-encompassing way to deal with paunch fat decrease. A reasonable blend of pressure the board, customary activity, quality rest, and hydration supplements dietary endeavors, adding to economical and powerful outcomes in accomplishing a better and more streamlined midriff.

Hydration for Tummy Fat Misfortune:

Water, frequently neglected in conversations about weight reduction, assumes a significant part in the excursion to diminish stomach fat. Remaining satisfactorily hydrated upholds different physiological capabilities that straightforwardly influence fat digestion and generally speaking prosperity.

Drinking water before dinners can add to a feeling of completion, decreasing the probability of indulging and supporting piece control. Moreover, hydration is essential for ideal processing, guaranteeing that supplements are effectively ingested and byproducts are disposed of, adding to a solid stomach climate.

Water admission likewise supports managing digestion. Lack of hydration can dial back metabolic cycles, making it more provoking for the body to consume calories and prompting potential weight gain, including around the stomach region. Appropriate hydration, then again, upholds proficient metabolic capability, assisting the body with using put away fat for energy.

Picking water as the essential refreshment over sweet beverages decreases calorie admission and maintains a strategic distance from an overabundance of sugar, a known supporter of stomach fat. Besides, remaining hydrated uphold actual execution during exercise, upgrading the viability of exercises focused on gut fat decrease.

All in all, focusing on hydration as a component of a comprehensive way to deal with paunch fat misfortune is a straightforward yet strong system. By reliably meeting day-to-day water consumption needs, people can improve their digestion, support stomach-related processes, and add to general well-being and the accomplishment of a trimmer waistline.

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MDF Kitchen Cabinet Doors

 If you’re thinking of redoing your kitchen cabinets or building your own, you will undoubtedly come across MDF as a material option. But what exactly is MDF and how should it be used in cabinet doors?

This comprehensive guide will deeply dive into everything you need to know about MDF cabinet doors. Whether you’re considering using MDF for your own cabinetry or want to learn why it’s chosen for so many cabinets out there, I’ve got all the answers in one place! So read on to learn more about the pros and cons of MDF versus other materials.

What is an MDF Kitchen Cabinet Door made of?

MDF kitchen cabinet doors are a popular choice for home remodelling projects. MDF, or Medium Density Fiberboard, offers a durable and attractive option with smooth surfaces and minimal grain to give the painted cabinet door a high-end finish. This material is denser than hardwood, making it perfect for machining with high-speed CNC cutting tools that can produce varied 3-D profiles for all cabinet doors.

MDF kitchen cabinet doors offer many advantages over other materials on the market, such as being stronger than most conventional woods, having consistent uniformity throughout all elements of the board, edges that cut very cleanly and finishing sharp without chipping or burring – great for intricate designs. By pre-drilling holes before inserting screws, you can easily secure the door confidently. Plus, MDF doesn’t hold moisture, making it ideal when creating rooms in high-humidity areas or areas prone to water exposure, such as kitchens or bathrooms. MDF gives you the highest quality kitchen cabinets without compromising strength and design.

 Which is Better: Solid Wood or MDF Cabinet Doors?

Solid wood cabinet doors are made of hardwoods such as maple, oak or cherry. These types of wood doors offer a traditional design that showcases hardwood’s beauty and sturdiness. If you’re looking for a classic look for your home with solid wood cabinet doors that are as durable and timeless as beautiful.

Despite their strength and resilience, solid wood can still be prone to damage in high humidity levels because of the expansion and contraction it goes through; this can eventually lead to hairline fractures on the painted surface that cause paint chips. The question is how to protect your furniture from the damaging effects of high humidity and prevent hairline fractures. Well, MDF is the answer.

On the other hand, MDF cabinet doors are more resistant to humidity changes. Unlike solid woods that can split apart due to expansion and contraction, MDF cabinet doors won’t show signs of wear over time. They’re perfect for remodelling projects requiring painted finishes since using an oil-based primer will prevent warping over time. MDF is usually much less expensive than solid wood, so if you’re on a budget, this might be the best choice. Therefore, installing MDF cabinet doors is the most cost-effective way to increase your home’s value.

Pros of MDF Cabinet Doors

Due to their consistent density, MDF cabinet doors are more stable and less likely to crack or warp than solid wood doors. They expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity, making them perfect for environments that experience fluctuations in either element. They also have smoother finishes, allowing you to better customize the look of the cabinet by applying different stains, varnish or paint without running the risk of noticeable grain patterns. At your fingertips, you have an affordable and long-lasting option for kitchen cabinetry that you can customize for style and function – MDF cabinet doors.

MDF can also be drilled and cut without damage, thanks to its high compressive strength, giving you more freedom when customizing your cabinet doors in terms of shape. When it comes to cost-effectiveness, MDF stands out as it is often cheaper than solid wood, allowing you to get a better bang for your buck! With all these advantages considered, it’s no wonder why MDF cabinet doors are so popular!

Quick takeaways:

Smooth finish

Consistent surface

Highly water resistant

Clean edges

Variety of styles

Affordable 

extensive customization options 

 Cons of MDF Cabinet Doors

MDF Cabinet doors are a popular and budget-friendly choice for many homeowners when remodelling their kitchens. However, there are some cons associated with MDF that everyone should consider before making this purchase. Find out what you need to know about MDF cabinet doors before making a purchase and why it is not always the best option.

One con is that MDF doors can get scratched easily, and these scratches cannot be repaired. Another con is that MDF is not as strong as plywood or solid wood, and extreme heat can damage the core materials. For those planning to use these cabinets outdoors, this material is not a good option either because it can swell if it comes in contact with water.

Finally, MDF contains VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which are known to have a negative effect on your health, and the fine particles in MDF make it unsuitable for holding screws. So you’ll need to pre-drill any holes for them to accept the screws successfully.

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Discover how to reduce cost without compromising quality by using MDF Cabinet Doors.

Simplifying cost effectiveness without sacrificing quality is a crucial objective. But how is it achieved? With MDF Cabinet Doors, of course!

Merging affordability with durability, MDF Cabinet Doors make the perfect solution for anyone searching for long-lasting materials that come with an unbeatable price tag. Unlock savings with unbeatable durability – MDF Cabinet Doors are designed for longevity and built for affordability.

These doors offer a comprehensive combination of functionality and aesthetics. Thanks to their high strength-to-weight ratio, they are easy to install and have strong design flexibility. Allowing complete customization according to your unique specifications at a fraction of the cost of their wooden counterparts, these cabinet doors can provide your space with an updated look in no time at all!

MDF cabinet doors also require minimal maintenance and upkeep since they are less susceptible to cracking, warping or suffering from exposure to moisture when compared to other types of door materials. This makes them a great choice for any environment where you want stunning visuals without having the hassle of upkeep. Say goodbye to cracking, warping and moisture damage with our MDF cabinet doors. Get beautiful visuals without the fuss.

 Discover how to use MDF cabinet doors to modernize your home with a personal touch.

Unlock the power of personalization and take your home environment to the next level with MDF cabinet doors. Transcend ordinary designs and explore amazing ways to reshape your living space with a unique touch. Whether customizing kitchen cupboards, redesigning laundry room cabinets or adding a style to bathroom vanity units, MDF cabinet doors are sure to unlock beautiful results for any type of project.

Go beyond trends and simple stylistic approaches that ordinary households use by embracing the creative potential of MDF cabinet doors. Utilize their combination of strength, stability and affordability to curate truly personalized aesthetic solutions that make more than just an impression – they evoke emotion. Nothing expresses your individuality better than a well-conceived piece made from MDF material which is easy to work with but still provides the highest levels of quality. Get the most out of MDF, enhance your expression and evoke emotion with personalized cabinet door solutions.

Push boundaries with this timeless approach to interior design and make something special using MDF cabinet door ideas such as clever pantry storage units or distinctive built-ins for hallways or bedrooms that showcase your personality. From intricate details like application mouldings right up through classic louvre textures, these pre-fabricated components can be arranged into whatever layout you desire while providing complete control over how much customization you want in each area of your home. Unlock your home’s full potential and take interior design to the next level with Canadian Home Style quality MDF doors in Vancouver.

Premium MDF cabinet doors from Cabico Custom Cabinetry

Premium is at the heart of everything Cabico Custom Cabinetry offers. Cabico’s high-quality MDF Cabinet doors boast superior craftsmanship, offering the perfect balance between form and function. Designed to both last and look fantastic, Cabico Cabinet Doors are lightweight yet durable enough for everyday use.

Not only does medium-density fiberboard (MDF) provide a consistently smooth surface for painting or staining, but our cabinet doors also feature beautifully crafted 5-piece raised panel designs that will be sure to add character and dimension to any kitchen.

Cabico‘s engineering process ensures each door is tailored with exact measurements, giving you a customized fit no matter the size. The precision crafting of the MDF cabinet doors from Cabico Custom Cabinetry makes them suitable for any design style – from traditional to modern – which adds additional convenience for those renovating their kitchens.

The superior quality of our MDF Cabinet Doors gives them an extra edge compared to other cabinetry offerings available on the market. Let us help make your dream kitchen a reality with beautiful, durable and long-lasting cabinetry that’s sure to boost the value of your home!

Frequently Asked Questions about MDF Cabinet doors:

Is MDF Waterproof on its own?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. On its own, MDF isn’t waterproof as it’s important to note that it is entirely made of wood fibres which can absorb moisture in certain conditions.

However, there are ways to make it more water-resistant by painting or coating the surface of your cabinet doors with a sealant or other protective finish. This will help increase the water resistance to make it suitable for use in high-humidity areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. Additionally, many people use MDF in cottages because it can hold up well in hot and humid conditions while still looking great.

So while MDF itself isn’t waterproof on its own, with the proper treatment, you can make them highly resistant and an ideal choice for areas prone to steam or moisture build-up.

 Is MDF Stronger than Plywood?

When choosing the right material for cabinet doors, many are often left wondering if MDF is stronger than plywood. The answer is a little complicated because it depends on the application and usage. Generally speaking, plywood is considered to be stronger than MDF. This is because the cross-graining of plywood makes it an ideal choice for areas in the home that are subjected to weight, such as floor sheeting or cabinet wall construction.

MDF, on the other hand, has a uniform composition lengthwise and crossways which makes it more stable but not as strong as plywood when pressure is applied. That being said, MDF can be used in specific applications that don’t require too much strength or pressure, such as in your cabinet doors, where strength isn’t really an issue.

 Is MDF a Sustainable Product?

Yes, medium-density fibreboard (MDF) is indeed a sustainable product! It is made using wood products that might otherwise be discarded, making it an environmentally friendly use of wood fiber. MDF is usually considered a recyclable item which can either be utilized to form other wooden products or kept away from landfills.

MDF cabinet doors are durable and long-lasting, but they are also eco-friendly as they don’t require any new trees to be harvested in order to make them. By choosing MDF Cabinet Doors you are doing your part to help preserve our forests and reduce landfill waste.

Choose Canadian Home Style for the highest quality MDF kitchen cabinet doors in Metro Vancouver. 

Canadian Home Style is your family-owned and operated custom cabinetry retailer with a showroom in North Vancouver, BC. We are the official dealer of Cabico custom cabinetry in the Lower Mainland, providing complete kitchen renovations with an extended lifetime warranty. We always keep up to date with the latest trends and are proud members of the NKBA, National Kitchen and Bath Association.  In addition, we have won the Consumer’s Choice Awards back-to-back in 2021, 2022 and 2023 for our commitment to business excellence. We are considered one of the highest-rated kitchen and bath design and renovation experts in Metro Vancouver. Book now to visit our North Vancouver showroom, where you can get expert advice from one of our kitchen and bath designers. We’re happy to be a part of your journey with your next kitchen renovation project in Metro Vancouver.

Our mission is to help homeowners create beautiful homes that reflect their lifestyles while reducing energy consumption and conserving resources. We do this by providing our clients with innovative products, services and education. Our vision is to become Canada’s leading sustainable kitchen design and custom cabinetry solutions provider. Our values include integrity, respect, honesty and transparency. These principles guide us as we strive to provide outstanding customer service.

We believe that our success depends on the success of our clients and their customers. We work hard to ensure our clients get the most out of their investments. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who are experts in their field. They have years of experience working together and know what works and what doesn’t. They understand how to solve problems quickly and efficiently. We are committed to providing excellent customer service. We listen carefully to our client’s concerns and suggestions. We take these into account when planning and executing projects. We always strive to exceed expectations.

Services We Offer:

Flooring

Kitchen Renovation

Bathroom Renovation

Kitchen and Bath Design

Main Areas of Service in British Columbia:

Vancouver

North Vancouver

West Vancouver

Burnaby

Coquitlam

Squamish

Whistler

 Frequently Kitchen Renovation Asked Questions

In the kitchen, where should pots or pans go?

Pots and saucepans should be stored in the cupboard directly above the stove. This allows them to be easily accessed when they are needed and helps keep your kitchen clean and clutter-free. You might also want to consider a pot rack that will help you keep your pots & pans organized and in easy reach.

 What layout is most functional for a kitchen?

A functional kitchen layout includes an island that has a sink, stove top, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and stove. A L-shaped kitchen with an island layout is the best in kitchen design.

 How can I determine my budget for a kitchen remodel?

To help you budget, here are some guidelines:

The first step is to estimate the cost of materials you will need for your remodel. These include countertops, tiles, countertops, cabinetry and paint.

Check out the average cost for labor in your area. Add this number to the total budget.

Add the total cost of all materials and labor to complete your project. Divide that number by the square footage of your kitchen. The cost per square feet is then calculated.

Subtract any savings you anticipate from doing some work yourself or buying materials at a discount.

To cover any unforeseen costs, consider adding a contingency rate of 10 to 20%.

These are just estimates. Talk to a professional contractor for a more precise estimate on your kitchen remodeling budget.

This will allow you to develop a budget that fits your kitchen renovation. You should keep in mind that the cost of your kitchen renovation will depend on the materials and the scope of your project.

 What are the steps in re-modelling a kitchen

Plan your kitchen remodel. Decide what to change and how much to spend.

Find a contractor. Compare bids from different contractors to find the one you feel most comfortable.

Demolition. This is where the fun begins! Rip out the old cabinets, countertops, and appliances.

Installation. Installation.

Finishing touches. Your kitchen remodel is complete when you add finishing touches such as new hardware or paint.

 What is the best time to remodel your kitchen?

Plumbing and electrical rough-ins

Drywalling

Painting

Kitchen cabinet installation

Flooring installation

Countertop installation

Backsplash installation

Appliances

 Statistics

Experts also recommend setting aside 20 percent of your budget for surprises, including unpleasant demolition discoveries. One is water damage, the electricity that is not up to code, or other budget-spiking gotchas. (hgtv.com)

It’s a fantastic thing about most home improvement projects: no matter the job. It often seems like the last 20% is the most difficult. (familyhandyman.com)

In the Pacific region (Alaska, California, Washington, and Oregon), according to Remodeling Magazine, that same midrange central kitchen remodel jumps to $72,513, and a major upscale kitchen remodels jumps up $11,823 from the national average to $143,333. (hgtv.com)

“We decided to strip and refinish our kitchen cabinets during a heat wave with 90-plus-degree temperatures and 90 percent humidity in a house with no air conditioning. (familyhandyman.com)

This is rather grim, but according to Business Insider, 12 percent of couples consider getting a divorce while renovating their home! (familyhandyman.com)

External Links

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 Kitchen Workbook: 8 Element of a Craftsman’s Kitchen

 homeguide.com

2022 Kitchen Remodel Cost Estimator

 Cost To Add a Room Per Square Foot

 thespruce.com

Open Floor Plan: History, Pros and Cons

 Get Kitchen Remodeling Cost Estimates from Professionals

 How To

Kitchen Remodeling: How Much Does it Cost in 2022? [12 Tips to Help You Save Money]

How much can you spend on a brand new kitchen? The average cost of a kitchen project ranges from $40,000 to $100,000, depending on how ample your space is and what features you want. Consider upgrading your home to increase its market value if you are planning on selling soon.

These are our top 12 tips for cutting costs and maintaining quality.

Purchase appliances secondhand

DIY projects

Repurpose old furniture

Save scrap materials

Hire a pro to do the work

Donate your stuff

Sell online

Get creative with paint colors

Go green

Keep it simple

Make it unique

Flexibility is important

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Just spitballing here because I haven’t read the books. I noticed that It’s Always Summer Under the Sea has the same notes/melody as the House Velaryon theme and I took a while to research to try and connect the dots.

I discovered that It’s Always Summer Under the Sea is sung by a character named Patchface in the books. The song alludes to the shipwreck he was in that left him in horrible shape mentally and physically. It took me awhile to link the two together, between a shipwreck that happens during the time of Stannis and the Velaryons present in House of the Dragon. But I read through some of Corlys’ bio and character traits to eventually come across a quote in which Corlys says he must live his life, “like a drowning sailor clinging to the wreckage of a sucken ship”

I think this speaks highly to who the Velaryons are and the life they embrace. Corlys lives for the sake of the adventure and discovery that comes with being such a great seafarer, it just runs in his blood.

For House Velaryon, the theme serves as a reminder of who these people are and how they intend to live their lives by the way of the sea. They know that there’s a possibility of facing the same fate as Steffon Baratheon and his crew but the distinction lies in their willingness to accept that fate versus fearing it.

Again this is based off of my knowledge from the shows and other tidbits I learned while falling down a rabbit hole of wiki pages and blogs. Take it with a grain of salt and feel free to discuss/correct things as I may have interpreted anything incorrectly.

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Vinyl Picket Wall Vs Plastic Privacy Barrier

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Falls and Forgiveness // O.W.

Request(s): Ignore me sending in multiple Oliver Wood requests because your one of the only authors I can find that write for him. Could you possibly do an x slytherin reader??? Maybe the reader is always hanging around with the gryffindoor team and Oliver always gets jealous about how the team (maybe the twins?) always jokingly flirt with her to piss him off???? Very fluffy :) // Hey I was wondering if you’d do an Oliver Wood x reader request?? Maybe the readers on a different quittich team or something and one of them gets hurt during a match and the other throws the game to help them??? Something fluffy :) I love your writing btw xx - anon 

A/N: I haven’t written for Oliver in so long so this was like a breath of fresh air and I love writing every moment of it. Thank you so much for requesting, I hope you like and I hope you all enjoy!!

Warnings: swearing, arguments, flirting, established relationship, mentions of injuries. Really cheesy flirting too.

Word count: 2.8k

The Gryffindor common room had never know quiet. The house known for being boisterous and loud and always full of laughter. It is in the Gryffindor common room that you felt most at home despite having been sorted into Slytherin at eleven years old.

You had nothing against your house; it was the house of the determined, the cunning and the prideful. Friendships had been forged that ran deeper than blood and allegiances made that would only be favoured once graduated from the school for witchcraft and wizardry.

However, the appeal of Gryffindor house came in the form of their Quidditch captain – Oliver Wood. Deep brown eyes combined with a lush smile that had your knees weak. There was supposed to be a rivalry; enemy houses and enemy Quidditch teams yet you loved the teenager more than your own house. You had fallen for him in Fifth Year and he, you. No-one could deny the love you felt for each other was going to outlast the aged walls of the enchanted castle.

Along with the appeal of the Gryffindor Quidditch captain, the Gryffindor team has also taken you under their wing. Friendships forming despite the green of your robes. The Weasley twins in particular had taken a liking to you.

They never meant anything by it, their harmless flirting. Fred and George doing it to get a rise out of Oliver.

“(Y/N)!” Fred shouts, a smirk on his face.

“Yes, Fred?” You answer from your seat next to Oliver. The brunette tenses from Fred’s words, already dreading what is about to come out his mouth.

“Do you mind if I slither in?”

You snort, unimpressed by Fred’s attempt at flirting, “That’s in poor taste, Fred. I expected better from you.”

Fred winks, ignoring the cross look from Oliver. “It’s okay,” He starts, “I’m sure I’ll think of something to impress you.”

You laugh, placing a hand on Oliver’s thigh. “I have no doubt about it, save it for later though.”

Fred salutes before walking away, laughing with George over something that had happened earlier in the day. You shake your head at the sight of it, in shock at the foolish bravery displayed by the redhead. You turn your attention to Oliver; his brown eyes barely concealing the anger raging within in. Opening your mouth, you go to offer some words of comfort and reassurance, but Oliver pushes your hand from his thigh before leaving the common room.

You share a look with the twins before following Oliver out of the portrait hole and into the corridor. “Oliver, what’s wrong?”

“Why do you flirt back?” Oliver demands, throwing his arms up in exasperation.

“It’s harmless fun. They mean nothing by it, Oliver! Neither do I!”

“Do you?” He asks before the words can be stopped. Oliver sees the hurt flash over your face as his accusation lands. You take a step back, holding a hand to your stomach as you work through your emotions.

“If you think that I would do anything that could hurt you – hurt us – then you really don’t know me at all, do you?” Tears threaten to spill but you hold them back, meeting Oliver’s eye unashamed.

You wait for him to say something, to say anything but nothing leaves his mouth. Shaking your head, you turn away from the Gryffindor, not letting him see the tears that finally track their way down your cheeks as you head to the Slytherin common room.

Oliver runs a frustrated hand through his hair as he stares after your rushing figure. “Love,” He calls out in the hopes that it will make you turn. He releases a pitiful groan as he watches you duck your head further, steps getting faster and faster until you’re finally out of sight.

The sobs thankfully wait until you’re in your room. The darkness provided by the quilt of your bed calling you like a siren song. The darkness provides solace and comfort as the tears trail down your cheeks; wondering how on earth Oliver could doubt your relationship and your loyalty to him.

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The night proves to be long, but the morning proves to be longer. You stand outside the Great Hall wondering what you were going to do. Breakfasts were reserved for Oliver, everyone knew that. Even the teachers knew that – you would sit with the brunette and chat about anything and everything. He often distracted you, pulling you in for spontaneous kisses whenever he could.

Now though, you didn’t know where to sit. You would be welcome at the Slytherin table, of course you would but it didn’t sit right within you. It didn’t feel right to not be with Oliver for the first meal of the day.

Turning away from the Great Hall, you think about the snacks hidden away in your trunk. They would do for a while, until you could figure out what was happening and where you were going. For now though, you found respite in the library, wandering there and sitting down at one of the many aged wooden tables. The day had barely begun but there were already students milling about the grand room, dawdling between shelves as they got started on homework and essays alike. Running a finger through the wood grain, eyes running over the graffiti littering the table, you reach for the work burning a hole in your bag.

This would do, for now.

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Oliver finds you in the library the following day. This time you are hidden away in the back of the library, among the shelves that hold the older books. The smell of worn leather is almost overpowering, but it comforts you, especially as you reach for

You don’t know how long he has been standing there. You gasp as you look up from the aged pages of your book to find his deep brown eyes watching you. Oliver looks unsure of himself; the air around him insecure and curious to your reaction.

“(Y/N),” Oliver greets, voice quiet and close to breaking as he takes a shy step towards you.

“Oliver,” You reply, looking anywhere but at him. Once glance into those brown eyes and you would crumble, it wasn’t for you to crumble.

“Can we talk?”

You shake your head, standing from your seat and staving off the inevitable tears that will fall when he leaves. You weren’t ready to talk. As much as you missed him – his smile and his kisses, you weren’t ready to discuss what happened that night.

“Please?” He pleads, close to falling to his knees and begging.

You shake your head once more, taking a step back before realising that you are pressed against the bookshelf. You clear your throat, dislodging the lump that had made its home there, “Not yet, Oliver.”

He nods, the hope in his eyes dimming at your words. He runs a hand through his hair, the locks the longest they had been in a long while. “Of course,” He comments. He sends a smile your way, but it doesn’t quite reach his eyes, “Good luck for the match on Saturday. I know you’ll play well. You always do.”

“You too,” You whisper. You bite your lip, watching him walk away from you, his hands hanging limply at his side as his shoulders hunch.

After the match. After the match, you would talk to him, you promised yourself. After the match, you would explain that he could not go around flinging accusations like he did. After the match, it would all be solved and forgiven.

You hoped.

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Saturday rolled around slowly. For the rest of the week, Oliver hadn’t tried to talk to you. Countless times you had caught him watching you; regret shining deep within his brown eyes. Sadness settled deep within you when you left your classroom after every lesson to find him absent. He was giving you the space you had asked for; he was respecting your wishes and yet you found yourself wishing he hadn’t listened to you.

You missed him. You missed him terribly. From his obsession with the sport you both played to the way he would pull you in by the hem of your shirt to kiss you. You missed the feel of his hand wrapping around yours; the way he would press a kiss to your temple randomly.

Your heart ached with his absence, but the space was needed. The logical part of you repeated this too often – the space was needed, he had to know he couldn’t go flinging accusations left, right and centre. However, your heart – the part that tended to control you more often than your mind – missed him too much for your own good.

Walking to the changing room, you remind yourself of the promise you had made to yourself earlier in the week. Get through the match. Get through this match and you can talk to him without distractions. Things needed to be mended between you, if it could be mended at all.

The usual nerves settled deep within your stomach, rolling around, leaving you nauseous. You finish tying the fastenings to your gloves, ensuring their tight enough before grabbing your broom and leaving the changing room.

Feeling foolish, you stand outside the changing rooms, hoping and wishing. You fiddle with your uniform, hoping and wishing for Oliver to show up regardless of your argument. It had been tradition for the last two years – no matter the match whether it his house versus your or yours versus another, he would always meet you here for a good luck kiss. It wouldn’t be more than a peck of lips, sweet and chaste but it always meant so much.

The kiss settled your nerves. It brought a smile out across your face, butterflies now rioting in your stomach instead of your nerves.

Looking to your left and then to your right, you sigh heavily. Pushing down the need to cry, you realise with some heaviness that Oliver wasn’t going to show. The gap that had grown between you two was getting too big for him to think about coming to wish you good luck before the match.

After the match, you repeat to yourself. Get through the match and you can tell him everything. Get through the match and you can whisper apology after apology to him, hoping he understood why you had taken a step back.

Steeling your nerves, readying yourself for the match, you head out onto the pitch all the while feeling as if something is going to go terribly wrong.

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Most people when waking from a long sleep do so slowly; they start by waking every limb, checking they work before moving onto stretching and opening their eyes. You, on the other hand, gasp suddenly as if jolted with something powerful. You wrench up, more than aware of the sharp pain lancing through the right side of your body.

It takes a moment for you to recognise your surroundings, the gothic, vaulted ceilings and the light stone walls of the hospital wing coming into focus as the dizziness abates.

You wince from the pain radiating in your side. Oliver stands from his seat, rushing to your side. His hands clench repeatedly into fists as he represses the need to touch you. “Don’t try to move,” He whispers, “Madame Pomfrey said you would be sore for at least a week.”

“Oliver?” You question, confused. Your eyebrows furrow as you meet his concerned gaze, taking in the dishevelled state of his Quidditch uniform, as if he barely gave himself time to get changed before rushing to the hospital wing.

“What happened?” You ask, pressing a hand to your head as if the very touch will bring back the memories.

“A dirty play,” Oliver grits; anger rising to the surface that he tries his best to quash but he had never been known to ignore his temper. “What do you remember?”

You sigh, rubbing the side of your head, “I remember something hitting me in the side and I remember losing grip of my broom…” You trail off, straining your memory in the hopes of remembering something. You shake your head, “That’s all I remember.”

Oliver nods as he sidles closer to the bedside. “You were hit by a bludger. In truth, an argument broke out between the teams. The Weasley’s are awfully protective of you, you see and when they saw you, they started to argue with your team. From there, it escalated and bludgers started being flung in every direction. One hit you in the side, knocking you sideways and off your broom to the pitch below.”

“No-one else was hurt though?”

Oliver laughs: a short burst, “It’s just like you to be concerned with someone else when you’re the one lying in the hospital wing having just recovered from broken ribs.”

“Well?” You all but demand, “Was anyone else hurt?”

Oliver shakes his head, “No, love. No-one else was hurt.”

You bite your lip, body heating at the use of the term of endearment. Oliver called you many things: ‘darling’, ‘dear’, ‘Leannan’, but ‘love’ was your favourite. To hear it fall from his lips after a week long absence of it, it made you feel like everything could be solved.

“Who won the match?” You question, eyes running over Oliver’s dishevelled form.

“No-one,” Oliver states, plain and simple.

“What?”

“I threw the match,” He says, shrugging his shoulders as if it didn’t bother him.

“Why would you do something like that?”

“You were laying on the grass, out cold. I didn’t know if you were breathing, I didn’t know anything,” Oliver rushes, his chest heaving with the force of his words, “I was going to make sure you were okay before I was back out on any damned pitch.”

“Oliver!” You gasp; shocked at his words. He loved Quidditch; had even been scouted to play for a team after graduating from Hogwarts. You had never heard him speak like this about the sport.

Oliver rests his face in his hands, getting to grips with the emotions surging through him. All he sees behind his eyes is your body falling helplessly to the ground; limbs limp and hair flying everywhere. It wouldn’t be a sight he forgot quickly.

He regains control only a moment later. He pulls his face out his hands and releasing a long breath. “I love you,” He states honestly, “I love you. This week without you has been hell and then seeing you get hurt… I just about lost my mind.”

You sniffle, tears beginning to form in your eyes at his words. Oliver stalks forward, taking your hands in his, squeezing them tightly as he brings them up to his mouth. He places one, two, three kisses to the back of your hands before whispering, “I am so sorry. I’m a jealous fool. I had no right to question our relationship.”

“No, you didn’t,” You state, eyes searching his, finding nothing but love for you within their depths.

Oliver takes the chance. He leans down, pressing his forehead to you as he repeats his apology as many times as needed.

After the fourth time, you pull back with a laugh.

“What?” Oliver asks, a shy smile on his face.

You shake your head, “You’re impossible, Oliver.”

“Impossibly in love with you,” He flirts, his smile growing larger.

You groan, letting your head fall back onto the pillow. He nudges you gently, getting you to move over slightly so he can join you on the hospital bed. Oliver brings a hand to your face, his thumb rubbing over your cheekbone and down to your jawline as his eyes search your face for what, you don’t know.

The smile has disappeared from his face, replaced with a serious expression that looks so out of place. “I am sorry, my love,” He starts, “Can you forgive me?”

You lean forward, meeting him halfway, nudging your nose with his as you seek out his lips. “You’re already forgiven. Who else would wait by my bedside when I’m injured?”

One of Oliver’s hands winds its way through your hair. “Let’s try not to make that a habit though. Please?”

You pull back slightly, letting Oliver see the large smile on your face. “I can try my very hardest,” You quip with a laugh.

A laugh that is quickly quietened by Oliver’s lips capturing yours in a kiss that’s been a week in the waiting. Forgiveness and love personified by the way he takes his time, relearning the way you move against him whilst trying to not kiss you the way a man dying of thirst would reach for water. You smile against his mouth, unable to keep the grin off your face for longer than necessary, way too happy to be back in his arms once again.

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