This weekend we installed the rest of the cabinet drawer pulls (all 25 of them), and installed an overhead light. The kitchen is now about 80% done. It just needs trim, a backsplash, and a stove. Looking at these pictures, it is hard to believe what we have gotten done.
Here are some thoughts as we near the finish line:
-Demolition was worth doing ourselves. It was fairly easy, and we were able to dispose of the debris at the town dump for free.
-It was hard living without a kitchen (and specifically a kitchen sink), and we were only there on weekends.
-I was not sure how the ready to assemble cabinets would hold up, but so far they seem very sturdy attached to the walls.
-Going with full-height cabinets is worth the extra money. There is more storage space and it is a good look.
-Installing the upper cabinets was fairly easy. The base cabinets were harder.
-It was well worth (to me) having a professional install the countertops. They were able to adjust for my out-of-level base cabinets. No eggs will crack rolling off the counter.
-Just take things one step at a time. If all you do is get a light fixture hung in a day, take the win and have a beer,
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