No Kitchen / New Kitchen

[sandyut]

If they know the guy that did the work they know what to expect ,

maybe that was it. I have to say we love our contractor and his subcontractor specialists are great! Meticulous and on point.

 

[sandyut]

kitchen floor tile was finished yesterday - minus the grout. Cabinets are due next week. Granite will be 10 days out from cabinets. progress is good.

Other scope of this massive remodel: one of two gas fireplaces is installed and rock is about half done around it. second fireplace rock should start going up this week and gas fireplace #2 is scheduled for end of next week. pulling the carpet from basement and likely going to seal or stain and seal depending on the condition...I think its all stained with glue and crap - so still looking for options there.

 

[sandyut]

well we are very close!

Have counters, cabinets, sink and water... couple more days! cant wait to COOK

 

[sawhorseray]

How exciting Sandy, you kids are about two months in now. Have you worked up any hatred for your contractor buddy yet? RAY

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Dont forget to post some before and after pics! What you got planned for the first indoor cook Dave?

 

[sandyut]

hatred for your contractor buddy yet?

not at him, but the granite fabricator might need to be flamed. they cut a slab wrong and we lost a bunch of time over that.

some hate for COVID (not new duh) but everything we had to order/buy online has taken forever...we replaced a few doors - still waiting on the last one... it will have been almost 3 months...

the scope grew and was huge - all is all has gone as well as i expected - but after a few large renovations my expectations are lower now than years past.

I am hopefully to fire up the smoker this weekend!! YES! can freakin wait.

 

[sandyut]

Dont forget to post some before and after pics! What you got planned for the first indoor cook

for sure - first cook back...likely baby backs, or tritip, or beef ribs if I can find them. honestly I would enjoy anything close to a normal meal with smoked meats!

 

[sandyut]

ok, brace yourself.... the before pics are the pics are the real estate pics. we didn't do much more till now.

the after...speak for themselves - ignore the mess. :) We are so happy and blessed to be able to do this level of a project!

the refer is still cooling... But ill be back to cookin. smoking and postin shortly! I cant wait! that is my zen place that I have been denied for the duration

Before

AFTER:

 

[MJB05615]

Wow! That transformation is amazing! Completely different and spectacular. Love the countertops and the flooring and cabinets. Heck, love everything. Enjoy! I cannot let my Wife see any of these, or I'm in deep trouble, lol.
Thanks for sharing.

Mike

 

[TNJAKE]

Wow bud that's super nice. Awesome

 

[Winterrider]

Very very nice. Congrats. . .

 

[Inscrutable]

Wow! ... I cannot let my Wife see any of these, or I'm in deep trouble, lol.

Ditto here! Been looking at a new boat, and wife also jockeying for kitchen makeover ... quick, post some good boat pics too! Need equal time!
Seriously, nice work!

 

[JLeonard]

Oh wow! Man that is nice. I'd never get out of the kitchen.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Damn Dave that looks great man! They did a nice job. Nice appliances too you will enjoy those. Look forward to seeing some good cooks come out of there.

 

[Steve H]

Very nice Dave! It's amazing how a new kitchen feels to work in.

 

[sandyut]

thanks guys! this has been something we wanted a long time. been here 15 years and finally were able to go all in.

 

[jaxgatorz]

That looks awesome !!

 

[forktender]

Fill 5 gallon bucket of hot water from a shower or the water heater and use rubber made tubs as your sink. That way you can do dishes outside or in the garage on a table. Outside in the yard you can use the garden hose to rinse things. I take it that you aren't a camper. I'd take a kitchen remodel over a bathroom remodel any day. Seeing that it's much harder to live without a toilet than a sink. If your contractor takes more than a few days to a week to give you a temporary sink I'd find another contractor.

 

[Bearcarver]

Awesome!!!
Plenty of room!!
And nothing like the ability to Grill indoors, with an overhead vent!!!
Could become the Steak Capital of the world !!!
Like.

Bear

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

Sweet lookin' kitchen Dave!

Looks like it was worth it.

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John