We apologize for not posting anything this week. TJ and I have been busy dealing with the home renovations, work, and family matters. My grandfather passed away on Tuesday and I want to thank everyone for their support and condolences. It is so nice to have great friends and colleagues who are their to support you during rough times. I dedicate this entry to my late grandfather, Jose. :)
Speaking of another by the same name. Jose, our contractor, wrapped up on the entire project on Saturday. In two weeks, he managed to:
1. Seal, Finish, and Prime Entryway and Bedroom Wall
2. Tear Down Wall Between Living Room and Kitchen
3. Reroute All Gas, Electrical and Pluming Lines in the Kitchen
As soon as Jose left on Saturday, TJ and I began the clean up process. We knew we were a week behind on our timeline, so we wasted no time. As soon as we finished, we moved on the priming the entire house and began hanging the kitchen cabinets. Surprisingly, the cabinets we super easy to put up and encountered only a few bumps. All weekend, we primed, sanded, and prepped for painting. We ended up painting the kitchen on Sunday and it looked fantastic!
TJ has become quite the handyman and electrician. As of today, TJ has replaced ALL of the light fixtures and ceiling fans in the house. He has been such a champ and I could not be any prouder. He has become so confident in dealing with household issues and feel a sense of security that he is also able to accomplish these tasks head on.
As for me, aside from being the official cabinet hanger, stylist and project manager (yes, you heard right, I have been called everything from a tyrant to over demanding), I am trying to keep us on track and delegate tasks here and there, which is such a crucial element in project management. Someone has to be the leader, and yes, that leader sometimes has to take more breaks than others. :)
On Tuesday, Jose's brother Victor came in to measure for the granite counter tops. If you and or anyone you know needs granite, this guys is great and his prices are unbeatable. Victor will have the counter top ready to install this Saturday. The new stove and refrigerator we ordered online will also arrive on Saturday. The kitchen will then be ready to begin tiling the back splash and will be near completion.
After much consideration, TJ and I have decided not to get rid of the extra room that would have become eventually our closet and bathroom addition. We thought that having the potential for a guest bedroom would not only increase the value of the house in the future, but could also serve for many purposes,i.e. storage, guests, and an extra office. Because the bathroom renovations will not be done during this time, we felt that keeping the room was a better option. As for closet space in the newly converted bedroom, TJ and I once again turned to IKEA where we splurged on a massive closet that will look like wall unit. We are excited about our decision!
Every night, TJ, Sara and I have gone to the house and painted a different room. All that is remaining are the baseboards and trim and we will be done with painting. The bedroom and living room are 90% completed.
So here is run down of where we are:
Entryway: 80%- Trim, Molding and detail frame installation needed.
Bedroom: 90%- Trim, crown molding, candlelight paint texture application, and closet installation needed.
Living Room: 85%- Trim, crown molding, fireplace installation and decorative plaid application needed.
Kitchen: 70%- Trim, counter top and back splash installation, fridge and stove installation, and plumbing connections needed.
Below are a few pics of the our progress. I hope you all enjoy! Again, Thank you all for your ongoing support.
Sara, thank you for helping us so much! We you owe!
-AMHIR & TJ
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