Since I last left you guys, I've kicked up the dust for sure! The recessed can lights are now in and functioning and I'm in the process of doing some serious drywall repair to the ceiling. I ended up having to cut out more of the existing ceiling than originally planned (here's a tip I learned...reciprocating saws cut through copper water pipes like butter!). Yep, I had a slight mishap while installing the can lights and ended up nicking a water supply line with my reciprocating saw. Thankfully, I was able to shut off the water quickly and Suzanne came running with multiple beach towels to soak up the water that was pouring from the ceiling. The copper supply line got repaired and I finished installing the recessed lights and patched up the drywall. I've spent the better part of 2 weekends getting the ceiling smoothed out and ready for the final coat of paint.
Last week, the Floor Guys stopped by to replace the kitchen floor that was damaged from my first water leak. They knocked out the repairs in one day and the floors look great! Once I get the ceiling finished, I can start installing the base cabinets and appliances! The gas company is coming out on Monday to look at running a new fuel line for the stove, but I found out from them on Friday they won't be able to actually do the installation until the first week in January. Oh well, I guess we'll just have the oven working until then!
Once the cabinets are set, it's on to the counter tops. I'll post more pics later on Sunday, but until then, here are some shots of the lights and ceiling patch repair that I am currently working on.
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