The House Gets a Facelift!

We have been so busy at the house that I haven't had any time to create new blog posts, so here's the latest over the last three days:

We finished laying the tile in the kitchen.  Here's proof that I did it - here I'm mixing the mortar using the powerdrill and paddle attachment.  It got a little messy (and funny) but I did it!!

We painted the exterior of the house!!  This shade is Gaucho (by Colorplace, available at Walmart).  Quite a difference from the peachy-pink and salmon colors it was originally.  Don't worry, we're having the windows replaced so it's OK that we got a little paint on them...  Here's the before and after:

We grouted the kitchen tiles.  David was such a good sport because he had to go back behind me after I placed the tiles and he used a hammer and screwdriver to chisel out the excess mortar to prepare for the grout...

We began installing the wood floating floor in the bedrooms.  David had to saw off the bottom of the door frames so the new floor boards would fit underneath (instead of cutting the boards like a puzzle piece to fit against the door frames and moulding)

Here's a before and after the of floors - from 1955 parkay to new laminate wood floating floor:

We began installing the kitchen cabinets.  These cabinets are from Home Depot and are available in stock, pre-assembled!  They are in the same price range as IKEA's cabinets so if you're thinking of remodeling your kitchen and you like IKEA, check out Home Depot's selection (Lowe's also has a similar line).  This color is called Cognac.  A few times a year they also have a sale for 20% off in-stock cabinetry (which I happened to take advantage of) so I got an AWESOME deal!!!

Oh, and I almost forgot, we bought the appliances!!  We went to the Sears Appliance Outlet (N. Florida & Waters Ave) and got AMAZING deals!  Check these out!

(I got this Whirlpool dishwasher for $419, originally $750!  Stainless steel interior means it's anti-microbial and won't get smelly inside like other dishwashers!)

(Here's my NEW IN BOX ceramic cooktop oven/stove combo by Amana - a division of Whirlpool.  $519 - originally $799)

(And my stainless steel french door fridge with bottom freezer drawer and fingerprint resistant finish. Originally $1500 mine for $899!!)

(And I can't forget my Whirlpool Dual Eco Washer & Dryer.  Originally $750 mind for $900 for the pair!!)

Plus I saved an additional 5% off EVERYTHING by putting it on a new Sears card (which I plan to pay off in full immediately so it's pure extra savings for me)!!

Tomorrow we will finish the cabinets and continue with the flooring so check back for more pictures of the transformation!