D.I.Y.

Do It Yourself.

Some say, “If you want it done right, do it yourself.” Then there is the pessimistic viewpoint, individuals that swear any DIY project equals disaster.

Give me time and I’ll provide my own answer to the D.I.Y. topic.

Our upcoming D.I.Y. project is … exciting, nail-biting, long-awaited, daunting, costly (LOL!), and so very much needed.

So what is our D.I. Y. project?

A new kitchen. One that opens up, into our current, underused front room. We are tearing up the UGLY to replace with functional beauty. Two walls of cabinets. A walk-in pantry. A (much anticipated) double oven. An island that the kids are looking forward to eating at. New everything.

Good bye loud dishwasher. The one I program to wash at midnight so we don’t have to listen to the noise.

So long 70’s cabinetry. With you goes the metal-on-metal scre-e-e-ech when a drawer is pulled open or pushed closed.

It’ll feel wonderful to pull the flooring up.

Trash time for our inadequate lights.

We are off and running with our plans. The design was drawn and approved last year.

Order cabinets – check. (and they are in!) The clean lines of the cabinet doors reflect our simple tastes. Our lifestyle. Simple but beautiful.

Order the beautiful autumn harmony granite counter top – check.

Flooring – working on as we need to set up an appointment to have our area measured so we can place our order.

Stainless steel appliances - chosen, just need to order. (I am anxious to see how these sleek beauties affect our electric bill).

Paint color – still looking! I haven’t found the color that speaks to me YET!

Curtains – picked out. They'll be ordered when the last of the finishing touches are done.

We are looking forward to gutting out the ugly!