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Kitchen Sneak Peak

Over the weekend, we started working on the kitchen floor. This is exciting because we (I) have been waiting and waiting and waiting for this. This had to be one of the last projects because the kitchen was the only access under the house for other projects. And when this project is finished, we can put the appliances in place. The kitchen is the biggest last project we have before we can move in. SO HIP, HIP, HOORAY!! We are putting in the kitchen floor.

We chose a vinyl faux wood plank because it is water proof and very durable for this much used space. I think we are really going to like it.

So here we are. Can’t wait to show you the finished room!!!!

Filed under: remodeling on April 16th, 2012 | No Comments »

Tidbits

Over Easter weekend, My parents came and we worked on the house. When they left, while we had a great time, in some ways it didn’t feel like we got much done. So I made a list of all the things we accomplished, and really we did more than I thought. Yes, in some ways they are just tidbits. But those tidbits are important and are preparing this house for us to move in. So here is the list:

Painted 4 doors and some trim

Moved a old wardrobe and Dad fixed the door that was broken

Scott and Dad fixed the mower

Cleaned up the brush and limbs from the tree that is in the process of being cut down

tidbits in the girls bathroom: lights, knobs, counter trim, and cabinets cleaned out

Guest bath mirror hung

filing cabinets painted

general straightening and cleaning

bought sub-flooring for the kitchen and dining room

put together K’s reading corner

And because it can’t be all work and no play:

We celebrated Scott’s birthday

and went clothes shopping for the girls, especially for that growing “almost” teenager (who is very excited about being 13, since she started telling people that she is almost 13 in January but her birthday is not until August.)

So all in all not too shabby for a relaxed weekend of work and play.

And here a a couple of pics to share with you.

First is K’s reading corner. Didn’t it come out cute? Granny and Papa did such a good job.

And here is the bathroom mirror. When we bought the house, someone had taken all the bathroom mirrors, so strange. Mom got this one for free in Lubbock when she was working on another bathroom project. Originally it was from a dresser. Scott removed some bulky hardware off the back. Dad cleaned up the wood and oiled it and then hung it for us. I think it just looks so nice.

YAY! Things are coming along!

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Girl’s Bathroom Update

We have almost finished the girls bathroom. We just need to put in some floor and door trim and I would like a shelf and hooks put in but that will probably come later.

To remind you here is the previous post about their bathroom: http://saenk.com/blog2/2011/08/25/to-the-next-level/

Here is the before:

And here is the now:

We are so very glad we made these changes. The long counter, long mirror and more floor space is going to be great for our three growing girls.

Filed under: remodeling on April 11th, 2012 | No Comments »

Master Bedroom Closet

We have remodeled what used to be the upstairs dining room into a Master bedroom.

Here is what we started with:

This is the game room side. Notice the wide door-less doorway in the middle.

And from the “Dining Room turned Bedroom” side. Notice the empty wall space and the wide door way on the right.

Here are a couple of ”in progress” views. I am such a visual person… Scott laid out the “walls” ,”"closet”, and ”doorway” for me using 2x4s and a side table so that I could “see it”. What a great guy I have!! I find these pictures somewhat humorous, I hope you do too.