Bridgeland? (hardwood floors, home, floors)

[CuriousMTA]

d2mini, I just have one thing to say, lol. I got lost too for a bit, not lost lost, but lost track for a bit.

Shr1ke, I agree the buried power lines is fantastic. That is one of Texas flaw in my opinion. We have flat and plenty of space land and yet the power line covers our view. I think that is what makes Bridgeland beautiful, no viewable power lines. I just wish more subdivision or Houston start doing that. I know it's too late to start burying the existing one (not cost effective), but why not the new one...but then again our tax dollars will go up or other cost.

[Shr1ke]

Originally Posted by CuriousMTA

d2mini, I just have one thing to say, lol. I got lost too for a bit, not lost lost, but lost track for a bit.

Shr1ke, I agree the buried power lines is fantastic. That is one of Texas flaw in my opinion. We have flat and plenty of space land and yet the power line covers our view. I think that is what makes Bridgeland beautiful, no viewable power lines. I just wish more subdivision or Houston start doing that. I know it's too late to start burying the existing one (not cost effective), but why not the new one...but then again our tax dollars will go up or other cost.

Yeah, I could not agree more. It really does make a huge difference. Looks so much more open to me.

[SouthernBoy205]

Question: Why don't homes in this neighborhood dont have their own mailboxes? They have mailboxes like these:
From Google Maps, I'd seen that most new neighborhoods have these.

[kreeyax]

There are several advantages to community mailboxes that I can think of.

1) Your mail is secure. People can't steal mail from your box or packages off your doorstep with these.
2) It's more efficient for the mail carrier to deliver mail. One stop to deliver for dozens of homes.
3) It doesn't make the street look cluttered in neighborhoods with homes on tiny 50'-60' lots. There are aesthetic advantages.
4) You don't have to worry about not getting mail due to cars blocking the box. In my last house I got a notice in my box just about every other day because my neighbor's kids blocked it with their cars. Often the postman would just not deliver.

Really the only disadvantage is you can't just walk down to the street to get your mail. Personally, I prefer the community boxes for the security and not having to worry about the people who just have to park on the street and block the box. Since we have dogs, we make it part of the dog walking routine every day to stop by the community box and check the mail.

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by kreeyax

There are several advantages to community mailboxes that I can think of.

1) Your mail is secure. People can't steal mail from your box or packages off your doorstep with these.
2) It's more efficient for the mail carrier to deliver mail. One stop to deliver for dozens of homes.
3) It doesn't make the street look cluttered in neighborhoods with homes on tiny 50'-60' lots. There are aesthetic advantages.
4) You don't have to worry about not getting mail due to cars blocking the box. In my last house I got a notice in my box just about every other day because my neighbor's kids blocked it with their cars. Often the postman would just not deliver.

Really the only disadvantage is you can't just walk down to the street to get your mail. Personally, I prefer the community boxes for the security and not having to worry about the people who just have to park on the street and block the box. Since we have dogs, we make it part of the dog walking routine every day to stop by the community box and check the mail.

The only time I've had mail stolen was out of one of the community mailboxes. They jimmied the thing open and I had a box of checks stolen.

I love having a mail slot in the door or a box by the front door. The mailman walks the neighborhood for years(decades even) and knows everyone, their dogs, and who shouldn't be in the area. Ours has even stopped a break-in. He rings the doorbell when he has packages and even let's you know if the envelope isn't sealed well. It's old school, and one of those niceties from the past that is being lost.Best perk is you don't have to get out in the rain/humidity and fiddle with unlocking the box, which is as ugly as any power line in the back yard.

Re Bridgeland: Why do the new houses look so 2000? Trends have changed over the past three years, yet these builders are still processing a dated look. I'm sure the area is nice, and it's just an observation. I feel like I'm viewing HAR.COM from 2001 in that neighborhood...on new house.

[Shr1ke]

I guess the homes are as dated at the homes in Cinco, The Woodlands and other areas that are building new homes. Most of the homes that I see in Bridgeland are being built in other communities as well. I guess they all look so 2000. Come on. 2000 is the new 2012!

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by Shr1ke

I guess the homes are as dated at the homes in Cinco, The Woodlands and other areas that are building new homes. Most of the homes that I see in Bridgeland are being built in other communities as well. I guess they all look so 2000. Come on. 2000 is the new 2012!

This is true too. It's just weird to see all the same finishes that were in homes over a decade ago still being put into these houses, and in other communities as well. I understand profit margins hold them to reusing the same plans,and the houses themselves are good solid housing. But it doesn't take much effort to change up cabinet styles,counter colors, hardware and fixtures...and get rid of those fake "Old World Tuscan 'Plaster'" walls to keep up with more current trends. Shrug...JMHO though.

Oh well, maybe a few more years they will jump into the lighter, brighter classic contemporary look that's been coming in for a few years now,and let go of the Tuscan/dark finish/faux finish style. Which many call the "Pre-Collapse" style. Yeah I'm picky, but some of these homes are going for almost 500k, so for that money for a new home you'd think you'd get a modern trend. It's like buying a new house in 1990 that was just built with flecked formica and a Golden Harvest colored oven.

Ok, I went of topic .....like usual.....

[kreeyax]

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

Best perk is you don't have to get out in the rain/humidity and fiddle with unlocking the box, which is as ugly as any power line in the back yard.

I find rows of mailboxes on a street full of homes on tiny 50'-60' lots to look more cluttered and ugly than one community box at the front of the neighborhood or entrance to the subdivision.

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

This is true too. It's just weird to see all the same finishes that were in homes over a decade ago still being put into these houses, and in other communities as well. I understand profit margins hold them to reusing the same plans,and the houses themselves are good solid housing. But it doesn't take much effort to change up cabinet styles,counter colors, hardware and fixtures...and get rid of those fake "Old World Tuscan 'Plaster'" walls to keep up with more current trends. Shrug...JMHO though.

Oh well, maybe a few more years they will jump into the lighter, brighter classic contemporary look that's been coming in for a few years now,and let go of the Tuscan/dark finish/faux finish style. Which many call the "Pre-Collapse" style. Yeah I'm picky, but some of these homes are going for almost 500k, so for that money for a new home you'd think you'd get a modern trend. It's like buying a new house in 1990 that was just built with flecked formica and a Golden Harvest colored oven.

Ok, I went of topic .....like usual.....

Agreed, but I think builders try to play it safe with the traditional look that pleases the masses. For the most part I think 'burb dwellers like the traditional styling and not the modern look. So the granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, and faux plaster walls will be around a while.

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by kreeyax

Agreed, but I think builders try to play it safe with the traditional look that pleases the masses. For the most part I think 'burb dwellers like the traditional styling and not the modern look. So the granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, and faux plaster walls will be around a while.

I think you are misunderstanding my use of modern... modern as in current/2012, not as in "modern styling." The current trend in traditional is very different than the Tuscan/Pre-Collapse traditional. More Cape Cod, meets 1920, meets a little bit of Manhattan.

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But I think you hit the nail on the head with the masses comment.

[SouthernBoy205]

Interesting...