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COGypsy

When I used to cook, the microwave was useful sometimes but not used much. Now it's an absolute non-negotiable. My house is also pretty old - 1966, so I ended up buying a freestanding pantry sort of thing that I could put near a plug.

kshama2001

mtaratoot wrote: »

I haven't owned a microwave in over three decades. It's not that I'm a Luddite. Lately I have found times that having one would be very handy. I don't have the counter space anywhere near an electric outlet. One of the woes of living in an "affordable" house built in 1948.

If you're ever remodeling your kitchen, I highly recommend over the stove microwaves. Here's a low profile one:



I have a standard size, which is much bigger than needed, since the tallest thing I nuke is a cup of tea. We also had one like this in an affordable house build in 1956, that was remodeled in the 70s.



I make 24 hours worth of tea once per day, so frequently use it for reheating tea, plus reheating leftovers on nights I don't cook.

mtaratoot

A kitchen remodel is on the list of "wants." Before I do that, I need a new electric service. I still have a 100 amp panel. There's no room for any more circuits. There's very few outlets. People just didn't have as many things to plug in back in 1948. Municipal water and sewer were even afterthoughts.

And before all that, I really want to put some insulation in the walls and more in the attic and I'd LOVE to put some under the floor in the crawlspace. These investments may pay for themselves as I can use less fuel to heat my home. The kitchen remodel will just be to make me happy, which I guess is priceless. Fortunately, I've been pretty happy lately even with my old kitchen. I do at least have a nice range and oven.

Did I hijack a multiply-revived zombie thread? Oh. Oh well. Better than more complaints that the recipe feature "doesn't work." It works fine. I mean, I can even change any of the ingredients even if it's from a website. But then again, I only use recipes for guidance. I don't usually follow them.

I'm going canoeing today, and I already have some mayocoba beans measured out to start soaking this evening. Tomorrow I'll make another batch of bean soup, but this time with mayocoba instead of black turtle.

There. Back on topic.... Sort of.

Happy Groundhog Day!

kshama2001

mtaratoot wrote: »

A kitchen remodel is on the list of "wants." Before I do that, I need a new electric service. I still have a 100 amp panel. There's no room for any more circuits. There's very few outlets. People just didn't have as many things to plug in back in 1948. Municipal water and sewer were even afterthoughts.

And before all that, I really want to put some insulation in the walls and more in the attic and I'd LOVE to put some under the floor in the crawlspace. These investments may pay for themselves as I can use less fuel to heat my home. The kitchen remodel will just be to make me happy, which I guess is priceless. Fortunately, I've been pretty happy lately even with my old kitchen. I do at least have a nice range and oven.

Did I hijack a multiply-revived zombie thread? Oh. Oh well. Better than more complaints that the recipe feature "doesn't work." It works fine. I mean, I can even change any of the ingredients even if it's from a website. But then again, I only use recipes for guidance. I don't usually follow them.

I'm going canoeing today, and I already have some mayocoba beans measured out to start soaking this evening. Tomorrow I'll make another batch of bean soup, but this time with mayocoba instead of black turtle.

There. Back on topic.... Sort of.

Happy Groundhog Day!

Here in Massachusetts there are programs to help with the cost of being more energy efficient. First you get an energy audit and then if you do work based on the recommendations you can get rebates/incentives/financing etc. Maybe your state has a similar program.

Here's the link for MA residents:

https://www.masssave.com/en/residential

For MA residents who are low income there is an even better program, plus fuel assistance:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/weatherization-assistance-program-wap

mtaratoot

@kshama2001

Good reminder. I will check with Energy Trust of Oregon, but I am not aware of any current incentives. I got an incentive when I replaced my furnace all those years ago and another when I replaced my windows.