Work on Bargain House continues. The lipstick is doing this little pig a big favor. On Monday, Hick sent pictures of his latest progress.
The old glass-paned kitchen door that leads to the laundry room/back entrance has been painted. It just needs trim, which I think will be white. Black was considered, but that might be too much of a contrast. I'm pretty sure it got a new doorknob, too.
The ceiling is painted, and the area above the cabinets has been covered with flooring. I thought Hick was going to just paint it white, but I like the flooring there. It looks more like a kitchen, and less like an operating room, heh, heh. There's the space for the new stove and refrigerator.
The new stove and refrigerator, which are currently cooling their tiny metal feet in the living room, awaiting their grand entrance. You can see where Hick was putting the black trim along the ceiling and the backsplash/counter. He ran out, and had to paint some more.
Hick is slowly learning. Here, he said, "All trim in." And on the first three pictures, he said, "Kitchen painted and almost trimmed."
The flooring is now in progress. Most of the kitchen is done, but Hick ran out of flooring, and had to order another box. It should be here next week. Lowe's doesn't stock this gray flooring, which is the same as what Hick put above the cabinets.
The kitchen has turned out nicer than I expected.




I hope 2026 is good for all of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope the same for you and SWMBO and the BAD.
DeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen of Bargain House is one of Hick's most striking transformations.
DeleteIt has turned out VERY nice! For myself I prefer a microwave lower down, or even on the bench (where it takes up too much space), because I am short, 5feet nothing, and I don't like the thought of getting out something hot and having it spill on my face. A small step-ladder might have to be involved.
ReplyDeleteThe black trim is perfect!
Yes, I am pleasantly surprised. As a person of height, I did not consider the elevation of the microwave. Same as you probably don't consider steps and curbs, as a person of functioning knees.
DeleteTrue, though I am more careful and a bit slower since my unexpected fall.
DeleteThat was scary. I hope you've healed up from that unfortunate incident.
DeleteHappy new year!! Wishing you, Hick, Pony, Genius, et al a wonderful 2026.
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen looks splendid. Cannot wait to see it with appliances in. So much cabinet space too, awesome.
Happy New Year to you and your family as well. I'm eagerly awaiting the FINAL picture of this kitchen, with flooring and appliances and the ceiling light.
DeleteIt looks great!
ReplyDeleteYes! I wouldn't be ashamed to live in it!
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