Remodeling - A Kitchen Facelift

Another beautiful day in the great city of Charleston, SC. A new, fresh day to be thankful for life, family and all that makes us whole.

Our construction project for the kitchen facelift began on February 28. Now, it is May 2007, effective three weeks ago, we do have a kitchen to use. The cabinets are complete, granite finally installed, and I can use my new stove and convection oven. I have so much counter space now I am amazed.

The construction crew from Ship Shape were amazing -- two lean, mean (in a kind way) muscular, mechanical machines who did a superb job and were so nice and pleasant. Never did I hear a swear word from Scott or Kyle. They went above and beyond to please us, and sometimes that can be an interesting task to do.

Next week, the Italian tile flooring is scheduled for installation. Home Depot is holding the materials (I am on the phone with them now) scheduling delivery of materials.

My tip to anyone anticipating remodeling -- patience! Have plenty of it, document everything, and be prepared to wash lots of dishes in the bathtub, especially when the remodeling is a kitchen renovation.

This has been an experience I never want to repeat; nevertheless, when I walk into my new kitchen (with exception of the bare, concrete flooring) I am so proud to have a new gourmet kitchen. As for cooking - well, let's just say, I still enjoy eating out!