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DIY + Dumb Luck

Posted Jun 30th, 08 at 12:34 am by GregPhil (GregPhil's Blog)
I'm finished with my sister's kitchen. As long as one doesn't count a bit of touchup paint and a couple of other quick fixits. Getting the last of the finish work done on any project is not my strong suit, so I'm sure that a couple of months from now that I'll still have an item or 2 on my to-do list....
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Virtually finished

Posted May 30th, 08 at 12:33 am by GregPhil (GregPhil's Blog)
This photo doesn't show the toekicks that I just installed. Have to take a couple of pieces off and iron on the veneer strip. Much simpler than I thought to install. Was afraid tho that plinth (weird name) wouldn't be...
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Appliances installed

Posted May 25th, 08 at 11:08 pm by GregPhil (GregPhil's Blog)
Saturday was appliance delivery and install day for range and dishwasher. As it turned out Lowe's plumber was here for dishwasher at same time as delivery guys brought slide in range. Good thing. Delivery guys supposed...
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Arietta hood installed + photo

Posted May 19th, 08 at 11:50 pm by GregPhil (GregPhil's Blog)
Near the beginning of my sister's kitchen reno the electrician (a friend also) said that a range hood would look much nicer than the planned for over the range microwave, so we took his advice on the condition that he'd...
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End is near

Posted May 17th, 08 at 2:28 am by GregPhil (GregPhil's Blog)
Just finished the backsplash tile 2 days ago. Tonite my sister is going to seal it. Today I adjusted the doors and drawers. I thought there would be just a bit of frustration in getting everything just so. Found that...
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