You’ll notice something about this blog. The moment the kitchen became usable, all posting switched to food and gardening topics. That’s not because we love writing about food and gardening more – it’s because we haven’t done a damn thing to finish the kitchen! Back in February, when we went to Florida, I took...
Read more →We moved out of our old kitchen so fast that we just threw things in boxes and stacked them around the basement. (Which was already filled to the brim with Baying Hound stock, of course.) We labeled one box KNIVES because I figured it was important that no one cut themselves accidentally, reserving two...
Read more →We have been plugging away at all the little tasks that add up to huge advancements in functionality. Appliances came in the late afternoon Tuesday. Alex worked on the dishwasher first because dirty dishes were piled up and clean dishes no where to be found. It installed pretty easily. The fridge ice maker and...
Read more →Sorry for the delay in blogging. I’ve actually been doing most of the work and haven’t had time! Saturday, my Dad came over and we started to hang the upper cabinets. We realized we needed some hardware, and Alex needed a faucet to complete the sink project. Off to Lowes for the millionth time....
Read more →Today Leonard and Alex worked on plumbing and finishing up electrical work. Then they installed the range hood, a Broan ‘Best’ 36 inch. It is quiet yet really powerful. It will be so nice to get heat out of the house instead of hearing the fire alarm go off every time Alex cooks. I...
Read more →After a slow start due to last night’s celebrating, Len and Alex began installing Expanko floating cork flooring. They struggled through the first third until they eventually decided to brace against a different wall. Then things moved more quickly and the whole room is now corked! We each left marks in the room, our...
Read more →Today I sanded, primed, and painted while the guys finished electrical. It was a Homestead Resort Tea Room Yellow kind of day. The color was really bright and I hated it at first, but now that the whole room is done it looks pretty good. The dark floors and medium tone cabinets should mellow...
Read more →Today was more about the walls. Leonard mudded nearly all day. In the afternoon we went shopping for appliances. 2 stores and we didn’t buy anything until Alex returned to Lowes for the vent fan. Do you love or hate your fridge/dishwasher/range? If so, please leave a comment. We want to buy today for...
Read more →Today, the walls went up! First, all the electric and plumbing had to be finalized. Then we added insulation (itchy stuff I tell ya) between studs. Then drywall was hung. insulation in the walls When we were at Cory and Steve’s for dinner (thanks guys!) Len broke through the dining room wall for our...
Read more →Here I am working today on the stove alcove. I took down all the studs for the old divider walls and cut out nails in prep to repair the drywall tomorrow. Notice Hawise in the corner of the picture? She loves to monitor our work and steal pieces of drywall to chew on in...
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