After a few week hiatus, Al is back to working on the kitchen again. Our taxes arrived a few weeks ago, and we promptly headed to Lowe's to spend the money. I had made a few changes in the layout of the kitchen, and we still needed some of odds & ends. Other than the fact that I need to exchange a few things, I think we have everything to get the kitchen done!
Al started sheet rocking the ceiling, repairing walls and taking down the old cabinets. He has 2 out of the 3 cabinets removed! How on earth did these people survive with such little cabinet & counter space? I admit that the kitchen has its obstacles, but if I can do it, they could too. (At least I think I can.) I cannot wait to see my creation come to life.
Colter has been helping Al & I out. He has been having a blast with all the tools. Its so cute to see him trying to "fix" things. He is quite handy. 
I helped out a little by tearing down the hideous wallpaper that was used as a back splash. Once I started to tear it down, I found even uglier wall paper underneath. I didn't know it was possible, but it was. I have also started some destruction to the bathroom. Its a great way to blow off steam.
I keep noticing new things about the house that amuse me. The previous owner had the house since the 40's and it was used for a rental for the past 20 years or so. Its obvious by some of the repairs that he made. Either that, or he was just not very handy. Who uses duct tape to patch plaster walls, and then paints over it? Not even us der hillbillies thought of such a good idear. I guess were just not true to dem der roots. :O)
Hope yer all havin a fantastical weekend!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
House update
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7 comments:
Sounds like you've been busy. Good luck with all of your house projects.
Just wanted to stop by and say hello and catch up on your blog.
I've missed you and the rest of the blog world.
Come by my site when you get a chance. I've finally found time to post and get around to comment.
Sounds like you guys have quite the project going on! Looks like Colter enjoys helping out too :)! Can't wait to see pictures of the finished project. Maybe you guys can come over and remodel our kitchen when you are done..he he :)!!
Haa!! I Love it! Duct tape for patching the walls.. Sounds like you guys have your hands full with the remodeling! I hope all goes well adn it is brand spanking new before you know it! With help like Little Colter, you should be done in no time! I still can't believe how big he is getting!
Can't wait to see completed project photos posted! And the help Colter is giving you is definitely the signs of a true carpenter emerging!
Where's the pictures of the remodel....we want to see!!
Love the duct tape story...not sure I have ever seen that before.
Colter looks like quite the helper.
Good luck with the remodel process. Can't wait to see before and after pics.
Duct tape to patch the wall....hmmmm?!?? Sounds interesting!
I discovered a bit ago that we were like the only household in Amarica that didn't have any duct tape!?!?! Couldn't believe it. I've since remedied that! We are planning to redo our kitchen and bathrooms, too. We are afraid to do it ourselves and are in the process of hiring a contractor. So, far I think this is going to be the most frustrating thing I've ever done. Maybe we should just move. :0)
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