Boy do the details take time
Since the last entry I've made quite a bit of progress. Seems like there's always something more to do, though, and the to-do list never gets any shorter.
The hammer drill and some longer tapcon bolts made short work of that troublesome toilet flange. It will stay put now.
Finished up all the trim in the kitchen and baths. This had been ripped out to do the tile. The old kitchen floor had three layers of vinyl squares, the last couple just laid up to existing trim and cabinets. I think that's incredibly sloppy. I removed the base cabinets and the tile guy pulled off all the trip, so the tile now goes all the way to the walls in the kitchen and both baths.
Spent some time scrubbing down the cabinets and then refinishing them. They were in good shape but showed a lot of wear. I'm replacing the drawer fronts, too. I received the new ones, so started finishing those, too. I got them all stained last night and hopefully they will be ready for polyurethane tonight.
With the cabinets and the trim ready, that just leaves the backsplash for major items. I finally broke down and called the counter folks to come trim back the counter a little. The back edge is fine, but the front edge is 1/4 inch longer. The fridge is 36" wide, and that's exactly how much space there is. It will go in, but it really takes some shoving. The icemaker isn't working (its a used fridge), and I'd like to try replacing the water valve and check the wiring. But I can't get it out! Grrr. This should be easy! They will be there Friday to trim the counter, then I'll do the backsplash.
Messed with the sprinklers for a while last night, getting good and wet in the process. As I though, I have one sticky valve that needs replacement. Several of the outlets (not sprays, those dripper hoses) are very leaky, so they're going to get capped off. I really just want to get the sprays going so I can start some grass.
One more night tonight, then Saturday to finish up any loose ends.
The hammer drill and some longer tapcon bolts made short work of that troublesome toilet flange. It will stay put now.
Finished up all the trim in the kitchen and baths. This had been ripped out to do the tile. The old kitchen floor had three layers of vinyl squares, the last couple just laid up to existing trim and cabinets. I think that's incredibly sloppy. I removed the base cabinets and the tile guy pulled off all the trip, so the tile now goes all the way to the walls in the kitchen and both baths.
Spent some time scrubbing down the cabinets and then refinishing them. They were in good shape but showed a lot of wear. I'm replacing the drawer fronts, too. I received the new ones, so started finishing those, too. I got them all stained last night and hopefully they will be ready for polyurethane tonight.
With the cabinets and the trim ready, that just leaves the backsplash for major items. I finally broke down and called the counter folks to come trim back the counter a little. The back edge is fine, but the front edge is 1/4 inch longer. The fridge is 36" wide, and that's exactly how much space there is. It will go in, but it really takes some shoving. The icemaker isn't working (its a used fridge), and I'd like to try replacing the water valve and check the wiring. But I can't get it out! Grrr. This should be easy! They will be there Friday to trim the counter, then I'll do the backsplash.
Messed with the sprinklers for a while last night, getting good and wet in the process. As I though, I have one sticky valve that needs replacement. Several of the outlets (not sprays, those dripper hoses) are very leaky, so they're going to get capped off. I really just want to get the sprays going so I can start some grass.
One more night tonight, then Saturday to finish up any loose ends.
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