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@rotuts the appliances are all GE. I briefly considered a Wolf stove but when the sales guy pointed out that there were not many differences, I went to GE. He said that GE reverse engineered the Wolf. Don't know if that is actually true but I fell for it. plus I got about 50% off the exhaust hood for purchasing the GE stove. The hood is hooked up and really seems like a powerhouse. And it has a warming light which I did not know about.

@@andiesenji you have had an interesting life and I absolutely love your stories, knowledge and historical information. It's always a joy to read your posts.

@Anna N and that James Beard led me to Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking for $2.99

Stove and fridge arrived today but could not be installed since the plug specs given for the stove were incorrect. Need a 4 prong pigtail not a 3. Also need to further recess the fridge plug. Electrician son will be busy tonight.

@dcarch thank you! Not too concerned about scratching or marring of the sink. I've had porcelain cast iron before and the only thing that happened was the porcelain wore away. I suspect I'll be unable to see it or dead before it happens with this one. Although I will now check the warranty.

Cabinet hardware went in yesterday. Can LED lights are in. Some outlets cannot be installed as the tile guy cut the holes too small. That should be fixed tomorrow. And stove and refrigerator will be delivered and installed tomorrow. Faucet was installed and subjected to a cat scan @chromedome . Contractor said I should be able to cook on Friday. I expect it will be later than that as all kitchen tools need to be unpacked and find a home

@Toliver thanks for enabling. I know I have the Laurie Colwin book around here somewhere but it's much easier to find on Kindle

@Shelby the floor is offset rectangular tile. There is a photo upthread, it's a medium brown color. Never thought of myself as a fan of brown decor but the backsplash steered me in that direction. I'll happily send you my son if you send him home with venison! He's very OCD about this project, while I'm more trusting and Pollyanna-Ish and believe all will be good. Probably a good combination for this project.

Floor tile is in and grouted. Backsplash is grouted. Some sloppiness which my son, the overseer pointed out. Also he found a couple of imperfections in the cabinet work so contractor came by tonight and will replace. Also had a cat inspection.

I'll have a dishwasher. The only appliance not being replaced. The one I have is only two years old, it's currently sitting outside a tarp to protect it from our much needed rain. Floor is mostly in today but no pictures as we can't go in there until tomorrow. Contractor has extended completion date by one week, hopefully next Friday.

Most of The backsplash is up, not grout yet. This is the prettiest part and focal point for me.

It's this sink http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Riverby-33-x-22-x-9-5-8-under-mount-single-bowl-kitchen-sink-with-accessories/productDetail/kitchen-sinks/429153.htm?skuId=415401&brandId=432893

@MelissaH I agree, you can always change a large sink with the use of a dishpan you cannot make a divided sink into a larger one. This sink comes with some wire baskets and a couple of plastic container things that looks like they are for silverware. It's been a while sink I selected the sink so my memory is faulty.

Countertops and sink are in! Now everything is delayed until after New Year's.

Exhaust hood installed today. There is some stainless cover for the ducting that should have been ordered, but was not. Hopefully it will arrive this week. Photo is crooked because I was holding the work light in one hand and camera phone in the other. This is the best of several attempts.

@Smithy I may have a pull out pantry but you are traveling the country in style. Love seeing your adventures.

@IndyRobI need more cats. Although Miss Ella is such a princess, she'd probably be put out.

Cabinets are in! Finally feels like something is being done, rather than torn apart. Poor lighting since those are not in yet. you can see Ella the cat checking out the pull out pantry

Everything is painted and the cabinets are being installed today.

I can't figure out how to turn on the lights, perhaps there is is no electricity. Drywall is done and mostly mudded. So @Porthosthese are for you the engineer. Hopefully more progress next week.

Oh geez. I really want to check my 37-38 year old and my 7 year old Cusi's but everything is packed up during the kitchen remodel. Hopefully I remember to register for a new one once I can find them.

@MetsFan5its just me. So I get to make all decisions, probably why I hired designers, I have no iidea what I'm doing.

It's pretty boring right now. Drywall is in and I think skim coat was appplied today. Probably texture tomorrow. Didn't know I had choices for that but the designers helped with that. Backsplash tile showed up in boxes on the dining room floor. Cabinets should be installed on the 22nd if all goes according to schedule. So far the GC has been accurate with that.

@ElsieD that's the Italian Wedding Soup recipe I always use. The dill adds a nice spark.

Things are progressing but photos are boring unless you like to see electrical wiring. My son is working at his real job all day and then working until midnight on my job. The only thing the contractor did today was remove a lot of debris in my small condo yard and ask for another check. And a change order for jack hammering the water outlet out of the slab since the fridge is moving. Dinner is leftover IP pasta with pesto and wine. I think the wine helps keep the dust down. Or perhaps the wine helps me not care that dust is everywhere