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 stove were another matter. [...]
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.
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.
The cork floor is stacked in the dining room and the flat packed cabinets are in the garage.
Unfortunately the old cabinets and floor are still firmly installed in the kitchen. We have to host two dinners and get through Christmas day before demolition starts. 6 days [...]
We are heading to Ikea West Chester this weekend to order cabinets. We remeasured the kitchen to make sure everything is correct last night. Here are our top three door choices. What do you like best?
Ulriksdal solid oak – solid wood, most expensive, but being discontinued and on sale
Tildaholm oak – would match rest [...]
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Welcome! I'm Rachel Tayse, keeper of the Hounds in the Kitchen in Columbus Ohio. Find out more about the characters in my homestead. Feel free to contact me. I hope to see you at an event soon!