by I moved into my house on November 17, 2018 without a functioning kitchen or bathroom. Fast forward one year and the kitchen is finally 100% complete. Finishing and placing the built-in was the primary reason the kitchen didn’t reach this status sooner. The crown moulding for the cabinet over the refrigerator could not be installed until it was in place. My Jack of all trades, Tom Milfeld, was able to make quick work of the final run. Because the wall ended into the hall he had to create a finished end by boxing around the corner. He’s fantastic.
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You may notice the window trim is up in the dining room. With the kitchen done and my desire to host Thanksgiving I felt compelled to make the dining room more complete, so I forged through the piles in my basement and found the window trim for all of the first floor windows, 9 windows. I got 7 done before Thanksgiving and it made a world of difference in making the house look finished. The windows are at eye level and without the moulding looked like eye sores.
My regular readers know my process for cleaning up my wood. These windows were in far worst shape than the upstairs windows. I had to glue many cracks or broken off pieces and even create filler pieces before I started my regime of denatured alcohol, stain and/or Restore-A-Finish, followed by Howard’s Feed and Wax.
One of the aprons was completely missing it trim (not sure of the proper name), so I found something that was a close match at Lowes. Once stained the difference was neglible. That is the top of the apron which is directly under the window seal, barely seen. A normal person probably wouldn’t bother to replace it. I’m not normal.
Before hanging the moulding I caulked every crack and seam of the window frame. You could feel the air and cold around every window. I still have the two office windows to install, so I’ll share pics on where I caulked when I post “Windows Complete”. For now I’m just amazed on how the moulding transformed the look of the rooms.
The rug, Safavieh Evoke Quinn Vintage Boho Medallion Distressed, I ordered it from Overstock.com I’ve been stepping over the rolled up rug still in its plastic for months. I’m pretty sure I’ve surpassed the period to return it, so I’m glad I like it. The different shades of blue pick up the cabinets and wall and the splattering of grey ties in with the living room. I can’t wait to start working on my dining room table.
Diner was great. I cooked my first turkey in a convection oven. I got a fresh Amish turkey from Country Meat Co. on Findlay Market. I did a dry brine method with seasoning from Colonel De Gormet Herbs & Spices, also at Findlay. Sea Salt, Brown Sugar and the Colonels’ Simon and Garfunkel and Turkey/Chicken rub. It was awesome (no cooked bird pics) and the turkey and noodle soup I’m cooking tomorrow will be even better thanks to all those spices.
Congrat’s! Venus, your father proud of you!
You’ve done a truly amazing job. It looks beautiful!
Thanks. I’d love to give you a personal tour. Perhaps the Lottery Ladies can gather together one Saturday and I’ll host lunch.