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Today on the South Slope Reno, the first floor moves ahead by leaps and bounds, including the arrival of the 6-burner Wolf stove! Here are some of the topics posted on The Forum today: Heating and/or Thermostat Problem Where to Find Skeleton Keys? Solutions for Draft Through Skylights Length of Time to Change SRO Designation…
Today on the South Slope Reno, the first floor moves ahead by leaps and bounds, including the arrival of the 6-burner Wolf stove!
Here are some of the topics posted on The Forum today:
Heating and/or Thermostat Problem
Where to Find Skeleton Keys?
Solutions for Draft Through Skylights
Length of Time to Change SRO Designation
What to Do About Previous Owner’s Water/Sewer Bill?
So many people have no worry or even idea how much energy they use. There is little if no consciousness beyond the monthly bill…and so many people either can afford it easily, or are resigned to high costs, or have certain energy costs included in their rent/common charge so there is little incentive to become aware or at least to change.
I have friends who leave lights on in closed closets, all unused rooms…stereos, computers, televisions running and many (if not all) lights turned on on floors they are not even on…for hours and hours and hours. Their response: I can afford it. It does not matter.
Sorry to disagree with those who drooled over that monstrosity, I nearly puked on seeing it.
And cwb, “If you’re just a normal couple,” …hmm, are you calling denton abnormal 😉
You’re wrong anyway ; you never need those profligate burners and I have two chef friends who’ll back me up. It’s all about status.
Tell you what, denton. If you ever really have occasion to use all those burners at once (be honest) I’ll buy you a drink.
Two words: RESALE VALUE
Well said Pete. Everything is relative. I run my gas fireplace when I have guests over for dinner. It’s for show, not for heat. It wastes energy. It’s especially nice sitting around with an armagnac after a nice dinner shaved with white truffles.
‘The consumerism representing by the acquisition of these appliances is emotionally and spiritually empty.’
That could be said about any other consumer item.
Prada shoes vs. Payless Shoes – they both serve the same function, but why do people buy Prada??
I’m not an appliance salesman (woman). Heck, I don’t know anything about appliances, cause I don’t cook. But I can tell you that from a design point of view, the higher end appliances make an impact in the overall appearance of a kitchen.
Yes, believe it or not, some people really do care what their kitchen looks like, and some do shop for appliances based on aesthetics.
Heck, there are some people who cook that will tell you these are the best ranges on the market.
Sorry, denton, nothing personal. – CH
I think derision by Brownstoner crowd is reserved for the energy hogs that drive big cars, don’t recycle, live in suburban McMansions etc.
But is still ok to be energy hog for central air in 3200+sq ft brownstones with 12 ft ceilings, oversized kitchen appliances, and spa baths with lots of shower heads and steamrooms.
Mmm … flash-seared side of beef.
I think if you’re planning on doing a lot of dinner parties and entertaining — something that’s not too far-fetched for people who are buying and renovating an entire brownstone — having a big oven/stove probably makes some sense. If you’re just a normal couple, with or without kids, you probably don’t need that kind of behemoth. I don’t know these people, so I have no way of knowing what they need in the way of kitchen appliances.
All that said, I’m kind of burnt out on the all-steel, industrial kitchen look.
See what you started denton!!!!!!