Gardens 2014

This year we added Kohl Rabi to the garden. Tried it in New Orleans, and thought we'd give it a go. Lots of greens this years as salads are a staple for every dinner :)

Remodel 2014

This project started about two or more years ago. Two and a half baths, kitchen/eating area, laundry room. Painting each rooms ceiling and walls, remove moldings, strip existing linoleum, repaint cabinets with 2 primers and 2-3 paints layers, remove and cut door bottoms, etc.

Above photo, with cabinet doors and bases being  painted, floor stripping process, followed by the uncoupling layer of Ditra (orange stuff), which is thin set into subfloor. 1 foot tiles for kitchen and downstairs half bath, 6 inch for two upstairs full baths. Replaced lighting and plumbing fixtures, new stone sinks, new low water (higher seating) toilets, all cabinet hardware was removed and replaced with new brushed silver knobs & hinges.

Repainted much of the existing furniture that was previously painted non matching colors. Granite countertops were installed for the kitchen. The countertop installers would not level the existing kitchen cabinets. This was a challenge for me. With the help of a 360 laser level, a digital caliper and some tapers I made with my table saw, the job was completed.

Bottom photo is the look getting near completion last week. Rug is not rolled out, but the new paint and ceramic tile is a fresh look for us. I'm hoping to get this phase of the remodel finished by fall '14 :)