Posted in renovations..

Well, it's going again but at least it's nearing the end. 

Over the past few weeks the outlets and switches were changed, the light fixtures replaced, and the kitchen was unpacked.  Some things I had were old and ready for the trash so I got to go shopping a little.  It was nice to be able to do that although I have to admit that spending at this point is a little worrisome due to the sheer amount of money this kind of renovation project ends up adding up to.  But, in another sense, it's easy - too easy - because things don't seem to cost that much when you've put out large amounts for flooring and cabinets, etc.  Anyway, I was able to purchase a broom, a mop head, a new garbage can, some new baking sheets and pizza pans, some spice containers, drawer dividers, dinnerware, flatware... and I'm very excited about how nice it will be to cook and eat at home! LOL  So far, I'm even enjoying cleaning on the main floor.  ;) 

When we moved the stove into place, we saw that it had a little chip that we didn't notice when it was delivered and we were a little concerned because it is right on the front right corner of the top - very noticeable.  We were so disappointed that we hadn't done as thorough an inspection as we should have.  As we were reading through the manual, my husband noticed the warranty on the last page said that there was a 90 day scratch and dent warranty!  Yay!  So, long story short, there will be a repairman coming to see what is needed to repair it.  :) 

Speaking of appliances, we got a call just today that our (third) fridge is in and delivery is arranged for tomorrow afternoon.  Hopefully there will be NO damage this time and we'll get to keep it... and clean up the old appliances to sell if we can find a buyer.  It would be nice to offset some of the expense of this whole thing, even a few hundred dollars, if we can.  We'll see what happens. 

Today we also had our new table delivered.  It's a natural oak pedestal style and looks very nice in place.  The most exciting part for me is that my feet don't dangle so badly at this table.  The reason is the extra inch that was taken off two of the chair legs to accommodate we short people. ;)  The colouring is very close to that of our cabinets in spite of them being two different types of wood.  When it is at its smallest, it will seat 2-4 people and there are two leaves that can allow us to add up to 4 more people if we need to.  After it arrived, we put up the window coverings in the west-facing windows.  We actually got some warm weather the past day or two and so I felt we needed to block some of the heat/sun that was shining through the canker worm scourged tree out front.  Usually that tree is our protection but this year it is without leaves due to these worms. :(  Last year the same thing happened but because we had a warmer spring and more rain, the trees actually started to grow new leaves.  Sadly, that isn't the case this year. 

A phone call a couple days ago informed us that our countertop installation should happen on the 25th which is a week from today.  Then we will finally see the "finished" project.  We hope to also have the baseboards in by then but we'll see how it goes.  I also need to add the faux finish to the hallway and one wall in the kitchen where the table goes.  This feature wall should give that dining area a little bit of a different feel.  So, we have enough to keep us busy now until the corian goes in.  I'm really looking forward to the plumber and electrician finishing their jobs as well.  I'll have a sink, dishwasher, water in my fridge, and plug-ins again!  Oh, HAPPY DAY!!!  LOL

Dee..