Friday, July 11, 2014

Sister-In-Law's Kitchen remodel

This was a tough project.  Finished it in 5.5 weekends.  Logged over 120 hours and 20+ hours of drive time (they live 1:45 away).  Full gut.  Turned out nicely but about broke me.  One weekend I put in 27 hours!  Passed inspection too!

Before shot - couple of drawers were removed


Doors goner...


Cut small trench for electrical to island


Electrical and plumbing work




More plumbing and electrical


Patched wall and new switch


Water line for refrigerator


Tie into existing water line


More electrical/plumbing


Wire for under cab electrical outlet the inspector required


Stupid little box to support the subpanel I installed (again, inspector required it)


Insulation!


Sheetrock!


Cabinets!


Undercab lights!


Up close undercabs


Near completion!


Close!


Counters and backsplash in!


Tile around window and some grout done


Flooring in (I didn't install btw) and almost done!


Hood in


Grout done!


Done!


DONE!!! (Thank gawd)