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At the request of several readers, I (Alex, Rachel’s husband) wrote this tutorial about the installation of our wood countertops on the cheap. even the hound can tell a good counter when she smells it Advantages/Disadvantages to Wood To begin with, you need to decide if a wooden surface is right for you. If you already have wood [...] | December 15th, 2009 | Tags: kitchen remodel, wood countertops | Category: Kitchen Renovation, Make it Yourself |
| Leave a comment 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. [...] |January 9th, 2009 | Tags: cabinets, kitchen remodel, Local Food | Category: Kitchen Renovation, Local Food |
| 2 comments 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.
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January 3rd, 2009 | Tags: cabinets, ikea, kitchen remodel | Category: Kitchen Renovation |
| Leave a comment 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 no more studs When we were at Cory and Steve’s for dinner (thanks guys!) Len broke through the dining room wall for our pass through! [...] |December 30th, 2008 | Tags: drywall, kitchen remodel, paint color, plumbing repair | Category: Kitchen Renovation |
| Leave a comment rachel using sawsall 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 [...]  |
December 29th, 2008 | Tags: drywall, kitchen remodel, plumbing repair | Category: Kitchen Renovation |
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