A Kitchen Remodel
Surviving a Kitchen Remodel: Lessons Learned (Part 2)
In the summer of 2010, we completed a kitchen remodeling. I provided an overview and discussion of what went right in my last post. Here is the conclusion of our lessons learned. What I would do differently Here is a summary of things that I would change: One mistake that I made was thinking … Continue reading
Surviving a Kitchen Remodel: Lessons Learned (Part I)
In May we began a kitchen remodeling that was—more or less—finished in July. My original plan was to write a lessons-learned summary at the point where we were completely done. That’s right, done–every seam sanded, all nail holes patched, curtains hung. That could be in 2015. Having spent many years (ok, decades) as an … Continue reading
Surviving a Kitchen Remodel: The NeverEnding Story
I was feeling pretty good when we had most of the work on our new kitchen done in approximately 8 weeks. Admittedly there was one wall that still needed the drywall finished and the backsplash tile was pending, but I was in and functioning. Then the backsplash went in, looked great and I felt fabulous. … Continue reading
Surviving a Kitchen Remodeling: Functional Again (Week 8)!
I would love to say that our kitchen is “done” rather than “functional” but we still have some work to go. Remaining is some drywall work on the walls without cabinets, moldings (same walls, a window and a doorway) and the backsplash tiling. Still we are able to get in and use it, which is … Continue reading
Surviving a Kitchen Remodel (with Hummus Recipe): Week 7
At this point we are primarily waiting for our countertop to arrive, so week seven was a slower week. John installed some of the shelves and we moved a few things in, but otherwise we are at a standstill. Not entirely bad, since we were able to get away for the 4th of July weekend … Continue reading
We Have Cabinets!
We have completed week 6 of our kitchen remodeling and we have cabinets!! They were installed Monday through Thursday last week and they are beautiful! I am so glad we paid to have them professionally installed; it was done well and quickly, our installer (Rick) had recommendations for all the little questions we would have … Continue reading
Surviving a Kitchen Remodel: Week 5
Week 5 of our kitchen remodel is now complete. We have a floor! This was a good week from the perspective of our work load, but tougher from a disruption standpoint. The new floor is ¾“oak hardwood and extends into a hallway. This means that at times we were cut off from the first floor … Continue reading
Surviving a Kitchen Remodel: Week 4
The end of week 4 of our kitchen remodeling was a flurry of activity. And we are still behind schedule on some tasks, though it looks like we can still meet our end date. Last week (week 4) John finished installing the drywall, except for the bay window wall which succumbed to lack of time (we … Continue reading
A Remodeling Hiatus
We are now in our third week of kitchen remodeling and I have an update on the progress that is arriving courtesy of my husband. You see, I have (with some guilt) skipped out of this week to attend a Photoshop Class at the Clearing in Ellison Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. The class was planned … Continue reading
Surviving a Kitchen Remodeling: Week Two Progress
Well, we’ve had some tough moments, but the roadblocks are starting to clear (knocking wood as I type). I spent a few sleepless nights worrying about the impact of the asbestos covered duct on the project timing, but the schedule looks much more positive now. Here are the accomplishments: Asbestos covered duct is gone. When … Continue reading
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