Holes in Walls

As previously seen, last week we removed the cabinets. Though part of the reason was that they were being replaced, another major reason was that we needed access to the wall behind them in order for our awesome plumber, Edgar, to connect a new drain pipe for our soon-to-be-moved-upstairs washer and dryer. So remember the last picture from last week (not including Seymour) and then take a look at our new and improved wall:

(drain pipe seen on right)

Don't worry too much about the holes in the walls -- my dad is coming next Wednesday to make an even bigger one so that totally 1970s pass-through actually becomes a useful opening between the kitchen and dining room. Let it be known that whenever we discuss the utility of the new opening, it is to determine how easy and/or enjoyable it will be for a guest to sit there and cut vegetables while we prepare food in the kitchen. So be forewarned -- if you come over for dinner, you're sitting at that window and choppin' stuff up.

Now, the downstairs is only a portion of this project. We also are putting washer/dryer hookups in our upstairs closet (we know the closet is not ideal, but it's more ideal than keeping them in the small kitchen or the expensive move out to the carport). Here's what the closet used to look like:


And here's what it looks like now:

More pictures of our kitchen "update" can be found here. It's not as fun/ny to write about the work other people do, but don't worry, there will be plenty of forthcoming Seth and Ilana shenanigans once we try to put together and install our cabinets. And our sink (which came today). Oh yeah, and we finally have couches. And our guest bed is now a guest futon. We're making moves!