Remodel's Eleventh Week

Last week was pretty much a bust as far as work on the remodel goes. We did get our final plumbing inspection passed, however, and the cabinet guys were by to install cabinet hardware. They forgot three important pieces of melamine for the recycle cabinet, though, so those pulls were left off as well as the pull for the sink pop-out tray (screws too long).


We are in the process of filling up the cupboards and drawers and have but a few boxes to go. The kitchen is starting to take on that lived-in-look; a good sign that things are starting to get back to normal.





Dining hutch update: If you recall, the cabinet guy cut one of the holes too large in the skirt for a double gang (dg) switch. We were hoping an over sized dg plate would cover the faux pas but, alas, we had to go to option two for the fix-a triple gang box with a dummy switch. Not great but a livable solution.

We are still awaiting the arrival and installation of the new doors and installation of the last four cabinet pulls. Then will come a punch list of final items to be addressed to our satisfaction. One being the patio hose bib under the kitchen window. I've never seen one like it before and I'm guessing it's a pressure valve of some sort meaning that you have to get enough water flowing before it comes out the end of the hose. Not liking it at all-it's a water waster and I can't set the volume to trickle out of the hose if I so desire, it just dribbles out of the hose connection.