Bach To Reality

First thing I did when I got home was look in the dumpster.  So this is a really bad photo, but the dumpster was significantly more full then it was when I left. And then I noticed the carpet (I didn't think floors were happening until Friday) and...is that my wall in there?  What is that?  Is that a vent?   I like walking in the front door these days.  I helps ease me into the shock of the house.   First things first...My horrible slatted doors are gone!  And so is the millwork (I learned that's all the trim around a door).  So - I knew the wall was coming down today because Andy sent me this picture.  Look how bright that is!  My kitchen is going to be SO bright! But WOAH.  This project just got WAY bigger than I thought!  I didn't realize we were getting a new ceiling!  I mean, I guess taking down all the soffits, and the lights, and all the stuff, I should have realized.  But like - WHAT?!  I didn't...

HOW I LEFT IT: VS. What it looks like when I got home! I can't believe the progress that can be made in one day.  I can't believe how cold my 'kitchen' feels.  I can't believe how LOUD my 'kitchen' is - well, how much it echos.  I found it funny to come home and just see my kitchen sink in the dumpster in it's full form.   It was fun to see the old countertops under the layer of granite.  And it was glorious to see those ugly cabinets exactly where they belong! If you know, you know that each New Year's Eve I like to make a list of things to do during the year that correspond with the year it is - 20 in 20, 21 in 21, etc.  One of the things on this year's list was 'Abyss Counter'.  That is what we called the counter next to the fridge.  It was an abyss.  It just collected 'stuff' until that stuff found a new home.  Which it seldom did.   I guess we can say I successfully solved that problem in 2026!  I just removed th...

I'd love to learn how to upload videos from my phone to the blog....eventually.  Until then - here are a few pictures.  It's like T-36 hours until the real demo starts.  We have our pantry in our family room and our living room in our garage.  Most of our kitchen is in the basement.  Today this feels like an adventure.  We'll get through this.  But I know, so quickly, it's going to become overwhelming.   At least Oliver is having fun with it! Dumpster got delivered on Friday!  

 We received an official timeline today!  Below is directly from Kel.  Get used to the name...he's our project manager.  Here is an update for the project. The guys will be showing up on Wednesday, 10/21 to start the demo. The demo should be complete by Friday. We will leave the powder room in tack and leave the door on. The laundry room will not be disturbed at this time; we will wait until the day before flooring is installed. Week of 10/26 - The plumbing, heating and electrical all will be there and this might run into the following week. Week of 11/2 - finish of the plumbing, heating and electrical. Inspections Week of 11/9 – drywall Week of 11/16 – painting and cabinet installation Week of 11/23 – cabinets and countertop measure. Week of 11/30 – flooring, doors, and millwork Week of 12/7 - miscellaneous things that need to get done. Week of 12/14 – countertop installation (this is a guess for now). Backsplash if ready. Week of 12/21 – finish plumbing heating and...

 What do you do when you have a major life event that isn't of a medical nature, but still requires documenting? And CERTAIN people in your life refuse to get Facebook?  You revive the blog.  You revive the thing you used to do all the time. That you loved.  That brought you some peace - because writing brings peace.  And gosh knows....I'm gonna need peace.   The Bachs are redoing their kitchen!   You guys. Since the day we moved in, I hated this kitchen.  Like I hate it so much I hate having people over.  And after our last two years, we finally said - screw it.  Life is short.  Let's redo the kitchen!  So....enjoy the ride!  And send me wine! Worse then moving!