Well, the kitchen is finally taking shape. It's wonderful to see everything come together. Uncle Frank has been coming and working late nights on the tile. The tile isn't completely finished in the kitchen, but it was done enough to install the cabinets.
Mike and Ben picked up the cabinets last Wednesday, and then Mike and I installed the wall cabinets on Friday evening. Jordan and Ben helped Mike install the ground cabinets on Saturday morning.
The hardest part is making sure everything's level. Mike bought a DeWalt self-leveler (of course) to do the job. I'm so proud of him!
Unfortunately, the countertop estimate didn't go so well. The guy couldn't measure because the tops of the cabinets can't be more than an eighth of an inch off in a space less than ten feet. We spent hours leveling and shimming it again Monday night, so he's coming back tomorrow. I'm hoping we can move forward!
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| Mike's family of drills: the pre-drill, the counter sink, and the main event. |
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| Uncle Frank's handiwork, partially grouted. |
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| We started with the corner wall box, clamped and drilled. This is a craft of precision. |
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| The first boxes up on the wall. |
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| Laser level with tripod for accuracy. |
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| Mike in deep thought :) |
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| This whole wall is installed! |
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| Installing the final cabinets. |
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| Everything but the island. |
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| Everything is in. Now we need the counter tops! |
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