The Kitchen Remodel has turned the corner. It’s beginning to look like like a real kitchen.  Or, as my brother says, ‘the taking out is over and now you’re putting things in.’  Good way to look at it.

So where are we?

• Design Complete, Appliances Ordered, Cabinets Ordered: CHECK
• Cabinets and appliances removed: CHECK
• Asbestos Abatement: CHECK

• Fixtures and cabinet handles ordered: CHECK
• Backsplash ordered: CHECK
• Granite Ordered: CHECK

• City Permit in Place: CHECK
• Dumpster arrives (just in time to put all of the tree damage from the Mother’s Day snow storm): CHECK
• Structural walls and ceiling removed:  CHECK

• Plumbing moves and changes completed: CHECK

• Electrical moves and changes completed: CHECK

• City Inspection: CHECK and PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS
• Cabinets delivered: CHECK
• Drywall installed: CHECK
• Tape, Mud and Texture completed: CHECK
• Wood Floor Patches: CHECK

• Downstairs Doors Installed: CHECK
• Cabinets Installed (except for a couple of pieces to be replaced): CHECK

• Counter top Template:  CHECK

AND YET TO COMPLETE:

• Appliances Installed:
• Lighting and Plumbing Installs Completed:
• Final Wood Trim and Crown Molding Installed:
• Countertop Installed:
• Backsplash Installed:
• Wood floor refinished:
• Painting:
• Dogs go into depression with all of their new friends gone:
• Move furniture back into the house:
• Glass of Wine and a big sigh of relief: CAN’T COME SOON ENOUGH

Once all of the work is done, I will post the before and after shots.  Stay tuned!