Construction

Here is Taylor building the new walls. We had some discussions (somewhat heated ones) about where to put up the walls. In the end, it all depended on the ceiling joists and existing walls. We didn't gain as much space for the kitchen as I had hoped, but the new walls are well-built. Turns out this was Taylor's first time to frame-out walls all by himself. As with most of his projects, it will take a mighty powerful hurricane to cause any damage to his work.


As a last minute idea, we decided to cover the old popcorn ceiling. Our first attempt was to use 4x8 paneling. Too bad we don't have a video of us trying to get that first piece up, it would be pretty entertaining. Paneling didn't work, so we used pine planks, and Taylor got a new tool out of the experience - a power nailer. The planks went up easily enough but need quite a bit of work to make them look smooth.


As always, I have the painting job. Taylor wasn't too sure about the navy blue, but the dark color really makes the white kitchen cabinets pop, as they say in the design world.


One of the easiest and most gratifying jobs was installing the wood laminate flooring over the hideous green vinyl. Buckaroo, our rat terrier, is standing by ready to lend a paw.