On September 11, 2008, I finally conceded, after seven years, one month and ten days, to move forward on the wife's much longed for kitchen renovation. She has been wanting to do this since we moved in, and I thought I had convinced her that puke yellow rubber counter tops and non-functioning kitchen sinks in the middle of the kitchen were making a comeback. But, alack and alas, she responded to my news of NOT getting the job in Amarillo, with the ominous phrase, "Sorry. Now here is what we are going to do to this house."
It began in glorious fashion last Thursday, as we spent a fun-filled afternoon, refrigerator shopping in the heaviest rainfall in the history of Lubbock. Battle One was fought to a draw, as we settled on a fridge that "split" the difference between my desired $600 model and her $2500 model. We settled at $1800.
Of course, stainless steel and granite are all we are considering, even though I showed her a nice piece of Formica that, to me anyway, had the exact same qualities of the granite. And how can I say no to a $1300 range with five burners (exactly 3 more than we use today) and a convection oven which will heat our nachos in half the time it usually takes? I have given up convincing her that yellow molded rubber and avocado were the granite and stainless of the 50's, and some day somebody will be wondering what the fuck we were thinking when we put all this stuff in.
In all seriousness, I repress the urge to push the cheapskate button every day. I want this to be nice, and exactly what she wants. (Don't tell her, but I think I may like the granite counter tops more than she does.) I am excited about the opportunity to build again. I will be doing all of the cabinet work myself.
Demo began Saturday, with the removal of the offending extra kitchen sink and accompanying cabinetry. I also removed the shelving that was blocking the view from the kitchen out the front windows. Of course, before we could begin, we had to pack all of the contents of these cabinets and shelves into boxes for safe keeping. She's such a girl. I was just going to stack everything in a corner in the computer room.
At any rate, it has begun, and I am only out $1800 so far. I have decided to shift my efforts to convincing her exposed walls and plumbing, offset by a shiny new stainless fridge are all the rage on the home improvement shows, and if we stop now, our home value could increase dramatically.
Stay tuned for how that works out.
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Post pics! It's not hard. Just don't try to be fancy.
Yes, a five burner range with convection and non-convection settings is the only way to go. Gas, I assume? You simply must purchase fridge, range, microwave, dishwasher, and sink to match. Tile back splash, of course. Naturally, you will need to paint. What type of flooring are you considering? Window treatment? What is your color scheme. Swatches!! How will the old living room window treatments, paint, and floor coverings interact with the new? You might want to consider "freshening up" the rest of the house so that it doesn't look dingy. I just love decorating, my house or someone else's. What your wife's cell number? It would be fun to talk to her. Oh, the cabinets. Stain? Paint? White wash? Pickle finish? Antique? What style? Classic American, French Provencal, Early American, Mediterranean? Will you be using glass fronts to showcase a china collection or some other highlight pieces? I am certain you will back light if you are. The invisible sensors, the ones that are hidden and you nonchalantly brush as you pass by are super cool. The light just magically cascades from behind your cabinet, illuminating beautiful stemware, crystal, or other collectibles. Will you be spot lighting any special points in your kitchen? Have consulted an electrician or will you be doing the wiring yourself too?
This was a public service announcement intended to inspire gratitude in the husband for how good it is, and just how bad it could be. Go hug your wife. Buy her some flowers.
Jesus, God Almighty, I love MY wife right now!
Not sure how to put photographs on computin' machine. Might need some advice.
Just tried to post a photo, and it worked. I guess I do know how. I will try to put a few up as I proceed.
Batfish, that was a GRATE posting. I wonder how many other men in Lubbock are doingk the same thing right now.
Is the refridgerator sub zero?
What's a five burner range with convection oven?
You're supposed to heat nachos?
Elaine is making me dizzy.
I need a scotch.
No Ed,
The fridge is not sub zero. Check the post...it is plus $1800.
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