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Re: number 6: I would think you would need to top 8 feet tall if your legs are to reach that power pedal for the sewing machine while seated on that stool. Yes, the color of the vintage machine is lovely in the photo, matching the legs of the stool. We will all turn a blind eye to reality and bow to the graphic appeal.

I agree. OSB, or banana peels.

We built a two story house and insisted on having the laundry on the second floor where the bedrooms, and most of the clothes are. The builder didn't want to alter stock plans, but now they recommend our layout to other clients. Our laundry is small, about 5 by 8 feet with laundry sink, washer and dryer on one side with storage cabinets above. The opposite wall has a row of 6 hanging laundry bags for sorting. Whites, Darks (black, brown, navy) Medium Blue/Purple, Greens, Lights (gray, tan, yellow) and Red/Pink/Orange. With a family of four, this is not excessive and it doesn't take long to get a full load in any bag, and we never worry about colors bleeding. There is a sign above each bin and my kids were sorting their own laundry since age 4. Now that they are middle school age, they have to put their own clothes away. I will still do the laundry and hanging up, but they need to put it all away, same for hubby.

The cat is missing because he slipped down the varnished stairs one too many times.Wood is beautiful, but slippery for stairs. Even more dangerous when you remove the hand rail near the bottom steps. Beautiful, but not always practical.