We are one week in to our kitchen upgrade. So far the old kitchen has been moved into the dumpster:
Everything is in there — including the kitchen sink.
On the good news side, the demo crew only took two days to do the demo work. That is three days faster than scheduled. Further good news is that the plumber was able to get in two days ahead of schedule to complete the plumbing rough-in.
On the bad news side, the electrician called and bumped us out a full week so we’re now a week behind schedule. Sadly, the electrician has to complete the electrical rough-in before they can set the cabinets.
On the good news side, my solar contractor called Monday and came out Tuesday to install our solar panels:
Of course, they showed up the same day the demo crew was in the kitchen and it rained the first three hours they were on site. Way too much fun for one day but both crews got their work done on time (I’m afraid to check the budget). Now we wait for the county building department and power company to come and inspect the installation so we can get it connected to the grid.
So far most of our cooking has been in the microwave in Heather’s art studio. Yesterday I did try our air fryer to cook sausage patties. The gadget has possibilities and Heather got an air fryer cookbook from the library. We have set up our outdoor camp kitchen:
Sadly, we haven’t actually cooked out here yet. I was going to cook breakfast out here on Tuesday, but that was the day it rained. Since then it’s either been too cold or windy to cook outside. Maybe Monday.
In other good news, my brother was released from the hospital and is back home. He’s doing well. I’ve managed to catch a minor cold (I blame rainy Tuesday and running around in the rain to keep two crews working) so if you need me, I’ll be looking for that box of Kleenex I bought.
Andrew's View of the Week 
Great news about your brother. Good progress on the house.
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My brother is doing great.
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Argh, one step forward and two steps back. Sounds like typical construction. It’ll be wonderful when it’s done, though – just keep holding onto the dream! 🙂
I’m glad you’re brother has been released and is doing well. At least that’s one less item on your ‘worry list’.
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We keep looking at the plans and focusing on the outcome.
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There are a lot of moving parts with projects where contractors, subs, and inspectors are involved. Here in the South, we’re learning that similar projects are preceded by the “call me back” phase, where you have to persist with the phone calls until you either get a callback or a real person. Otherwise they seem to forget you ever called in the first place.
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It is a lot of moving parts and I’ve experienced that “Call back” thing here from time to time.
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Things are progressing for the kitchen! Happy to hear your brother is doing better and I hope you find the Kleenex box 🙂
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I did find a box, finally. 😉
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With your photos and commentary, I had to take a nap and then rejoice that YOU are doing this we WE are not! we’ve done it and know you will enjoy the results!
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We’re looking forward to this project being done.
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Too much excitement!
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Yes, far too much.
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An opportunity to say “including the kitchen sink” and actually mean it! Amazing that more things went quicker than didn’t. Shame on that electrician! It all looks like a grand adventure. Good idea on the air fryer. I’m glad you have the art studio as your makeshift kitchen.
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I’ve been waiting for decades for this opportunity. Actually it’s a once in a lifetime thing.
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Ha. Love it. 🙂
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I’m exhausted just reading about this. But it’s going to be wonderful when it’s done.
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We just keep focused on the end result.
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Well isn’t that a busy few days! I admire your bravery to redo the kitchen.
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and it will have more very busy days.
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Remodeling is not for the faint of heart. Juggling schedules and adapting to change are requirements if you are to keep your sanity. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. 🙂
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You need to be very motivated to take on a project.
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