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Final Review Part 2

Posted Aug 25th, 08 at 7:50 pm by cbracerx
In preparation for the next finish phase, I insulated the addition using a “green” insulation made of shredded cotton (Ultratouch by Bonded Logic). It was very blue, so you can guess what the likely source material is. What a pleasure to work with, you can use your bare hands. Rip it apart and stuff...
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Final Review Part 1

Posted Aug 25th, 08 at 3:36 pm by cbracerx
Updated Aug 26th, 08 at 11:54 am by cbracerx
So, we come to the close of a first time kitchen renovation. This was quite a learning experience. I started with a 1978 kitchen that had been only very modestly updated since Jimmy Carter was in office. And that update, appliances in the 90’s, was not very in synch with the rest of the house. The basic...
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Demo Starts Today!

Posted Aug 25th, 08 at 1:37 pm by sabine
Here's a before pic:



I can't wait to be rid of those nasty over varnished cabinets.

We spent the weekend emptying out the kitchen and setting up a temporary kitchen in the dining room....
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Pretty Much Done With It, but one more post to come....

Posted Aug 25th, 08 at 10:53 am by cbracerx
Updated Aug 25th, 08 at 7:51 pm by cbracerx
Well, after trimming the base cabs and floor - and the final backsplash completion, and some additional lighting - lets call this done for now.

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There is still a punch list to go, but I am cleaning up the toolshed (aka...
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