So, the CSD - our local sewer provider, came out and scoped our sewer line. Of course, it's damaged and has to be replaced. This means digging a trench from the street side of the office window to the middle of the street behind the house and replacing the line. It's going to add about $5,000 to our expenses. Oh well, not much we can do about it.
The estimates are coming in for kitchen cabinets. Don't be too shocked if you come visit and see particle board shelves stacked up on cinder blocks. You know, like in college or your first apartment. The first quote was for a kitchen we really loved, "kwrl". First, you know how small our kitchen is, right? OK, the estimate for the kwrl, without hardware or counter tops was $16,000!!! Ouch. Add $4k to install, plus who knows how much for counter tops. Gulp. OK, that's not gonna happen. We got an estimate from a local custom place to make cabinets for the kitchen & bathrooms using Alder. That estimate came in at $10,000 for all three rooms. Much better. We are looking at more "off the shelf" solutions at Home Depot which could possibly outfit the kitchen for around $6,000, but the price leader by far is Ikea. Complete kitchen cabinets and new stainless steel range hood for $2800. Granted, it has to be assembled and installed. We can do the assembly but would seek professional help for the installation. Not sure we are going to go that route, but it's nice to now we can save money by doing that.
They started framing and I'll get some pictures up this weekend. Looking good so far!
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You'd think counters and cupboards were made of gold...For my small kitchen (you know how small it is) for cupboards was , like $7000! WHAT?
Well, from cement to windows to sewers, Oh my!
I know this is keeping you busy. Miss you.
Cinn
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