Are we there yet?

It's been awhile since I've updated the blog due to camera issues. All fixed, so now we have some pictures to show of our project. You are probably saying (like us), isn't that done yet? Well, the short answer is, no. BUT we are getting close.

When last we left Millie on the tracks, we were working on the back splash. That is done, and, wow, was it easy. Mindy did a great job laying it out and working very hard to put it together. Jerry Poe (Mindy's brother) helped us get started and loaned us tools to do it. The wet saw is really a great tool. I might have to get one of those when we do the floor. Thanks to Rodney Holaday for understanding when I had to blow him off for golf to do the back splash. Rodney, we'll cook you and family dinner in the kitchen to make up for it - K? Anyway, we are quite pleased with the results of the back splash. Matt Beaumont thought it looked professionally done, so that made us feel good, especially for our first tile attempt.

This past weekend was all about trim. We did toe kick, scribe, base shoe, and some quarter round. Who knew there was so many types of trim. I fell in love with the air nailer. Jerry let me borrow his, and I think I'll pick up one of these for future projects. Great tool!

Jerry and I also worked very hard on the crown molding. We were sooooo close to finishing, but unfortunately, we ran out of molding about 3 feet short. When Lowe's estimated what we needed, they must have anticipated we would get EVERY cut PERFECT the first time. I can't imagine that is possible with crown molding in a 20 year old house. I had to run to Lowe's and order another stick - $75! I got it for $3 at the outlet. We might make another run up there this weekend. Even with gas prices on the rise, it might still be worth it! They also told me it will take 2 weeks to get the last piece to finish our kitchen. How frustrating! Oh, well, it's starting to look good. Check out some of those cuts Jerry did. There was one cut that ended up being too short, only because I noticed a finish nail preventing it from falling in place when I checked the cut. I yelled 'Wait' just as the saw turned on. Jerry is so good, he pieced it all together and puttied so it's impossible to see it.

Mindy is working to spray paint the pot racks. She repaired the wall and re-painted since we are moving the rack to the left. It looks really great, and I can't wait to put it on the wall. Essentially, it's that, the crown, and adding the electrical outlets. Another day or so of work, I think.