Install in progress.
Countertop installer-in-chief Jason.
A whole new meaning to straight edge.
Checking the install.
Close ups with different aperture settings.
And finish off, som pictures of Donny goofing off.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Countertop day (Day 7 of the Kitchen Reno)
The countertops went in this morning. Its hard to be at home when they're going in - the smell of the epoxy is pretty overpowering.
Install in progress.
Countertop installer-in-chief Jason.
A whole new meaning to straight edge.
Checking the install.
Close ups with different aperture settings.
And finish off, som pictures of Donny goofing off.
Install in progress.
Countertop installer-in-chief Jason.
A whole new meaning to straight edge.
Checking the install.
Close ups with different aperture settings.
And finish off, som pictures of Donny goofing off.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Slick-zeros! (Day 6 of the Kitchen Reno)
Who would have thought that it would take 2 men a full day to set up the Subzeros? Well that's exactly what happened today - its the normal set up time! I've been really impressed by Subzero so far - amazing build quality, awesome packaging, extremely well thought out instruction manuals - the whole nine yards really. Though now I know why the instructions are so detailed ;-)
All lined up.
Subzeros mounted flush with the enclosure. Slick!
All lined up.
Subzeros mounted flush with the enclosure. Slick!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Redemption (Day 5 of the Kitchen Reno)
Mark and Donny redeemed themselves today by getting the Subzero enclosure right the second time round. The basic enclosure is built and will need to be spackled and then the crown molding will go on. The Subseros need to be centered and leveled but look good in the enclosure all the same. They are truly enormous. The white film on the Subzeros is Laser Film and prevents the stainless steel surfaces from being scratched in transit.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Oh Noes - Part 2! (Day 4 of the Kitchen Reno)
Well if I thought yesterday was the day of Oh Noes in this kitchen renovation, boy was I wrong. Today was Oh Noes Part 2!
But first things first, here's how the day started out.
Mark fixing Oh Noes! Part 1 by extending the island out.
Donny putting in Miele bling and doing one last double check on the instructions.
Miele bling installed.
Miele microwave bling.
Miele oven bling.
Miele warming drawer bling.
And then some Wolf bling in the extended island. The 4 supports sticking out are for the 16" countertop extension.
And then Oh Noes!!!! The Subzero enclosure is 10" too small!!!
Mark's reaction when he realizes he had built a 53" Subzero enclosure instead of the required 63" - FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCKKKKKKK!!!!!!!
We tore down the Subzero and will rebuild it next week.
But first things first, here's how the day started out.
Mark fixing Oh Noes! Part 1 by extending the island out.
Donny putting in Miele bling and doing one last double check on the instructions.
Miele bling installed.
Miele microwave bling.
Miele oven bling.
Miele warming drawer bling.
And then some Wolf bling in the extended island. The 4 supports sticking out are for the 16" countertop extension.
And then Oh Noes!!!! The Subzero enclosure is 10" too small!!!
Mark's reaction when he realizes he had built a 53" Subzero enclosure instead of the required 63" - FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCKKKKKKK!!!!!!!
We tore down the Subzero and will rebuild it next week.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Oh Noes! (Day 3 of the Kitchen Reno)
The countertop guy came over to make the template and that went smoothly...
...and then we realized that the island was about 7 inches too small for the range top and the downdraft. Oh Noes!!!!!
Donny's going to build out/extend the island tomorrow so hopefully we'll be good to go by the end of the week.
...and then we realized that the island was about 7 inches too small for the range top and the downdraft. Oh Noes!!!!!
Donny's going to build out/extend the island tomorrow so hopefully we'll be good to go by the end of the week.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Election Day 2008 (or Day 2 of the Kitchen Reno)
Just 15 minutes for the first polls to close. Can't wait for the long-legged-mac-daddy Barrack Obama to win!
And now to more mundane things. Today was Day 2 of the kitchen reno. You never realize how important your kitchen is to you till you don't have a functioning one anymore.
We moved the old refrigerator into the mud room and are using a microwave and toaster on top of the washer and dryer as our makeshift kitchen for the next 2 weeks. Breakfasts and toasted sandwiches are doable, but that's about it. Eating out every night FTL!
A pic of one of the two ace contractors: Donny
Looks like a frigging bomb went off but this is what our kitchen looks like sans countertops and appliances.
Waiting for the Miele oven and microwave.
Waiting for the Wolf rangetop.
Sub-zero enclosure being built. Much cleaner crown moulding lines than before.
My car is parked outside and the garage is being used storage of the appliances while the kitchen is being prepped. Check out the Wolf and Sub-zero bling!! Miele ovens and dishwashers too! There's over 30 grand worth of equipment in my parking spot.
And now to more mundane things. Today was Day 2 of the kitchen reno. You never realize how important your kitchen is to you till you don't have a functioning one anymore.
We moved the old refrigerator into the mud room and are using a microwave and toaster on top of the washer and dryer as our makeshift kitchen for the next 2 weeks. Breakfasts and toasted sandwiches are doable, but that's about it. Eating out every night FTL!
A pic of one of the two ace contractors: Donny
Looks like a frigging bomb went off but this is what our kitchen looks like sans countertops and appliances.
Waiting for the Miele oven and microwave.
Waiting for the Wolf rangetop.
Sub-zero enclosure being built. Much cleaner crown moulding lines than before.
My car is parked outside and the garage is being used storage of the appliances while the kitchen is being prepped. Check out the Wolf and Sub-zero bling!! Miele ovens and dishwashers too! There's over 30 grand worth of equipment in my parking spot.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
3 reasons why Sarah Palin is latino
1. She has an unmarried, pregnant, teenage daughter.
2. She works, her husband doesn't.
3. When she lays the smack down, her entire family runs for cover.
2. She works, her husband doesn't.
3. When she lays the smack down, her entire family runs for cover.
The Veep Debate - More Sarah Palin Awesomeness
Just like her Miss Teen South Carolina twin, Sarah Palin now has her own map.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Lamborghini Estoque
Very pretty - has the same shape as the Maser Quattroporte. But it looks like Lambo's German masters are going to tame the raging bull - first the Gallardo (end of the Lambo doors) and now this?
Lambo's are supposed to excite the inner 10 year old in all of us - outrageous looks, mind blowing performance, pure sex on wheels. This looks a bit like a Lambo for the guy who's let his/her inner 10 year old die and be replaced by a 40 something exec with a wife, 2.4 kids and a mortgage.
Lambo's are supposed to excite the inner 10 year old in all of us - outrageous looks, mind blowing performance, pure sex on wheels. This looks a bit like a Lambo for the guy who's let his/her inner 10 year old die and be replaced by a 40 something exec with a wife, 2.4 kids and a mortgage.
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