Steve had meeting Thursday morning. Did we paint? I can't remember, but I think we did. I do know that at yesterday's end the kitchen cabinet doors were painted and we had the added more to the floor so that it was out of the living room and into the front hall. That's Steve saying "oh happy day, we're done for today!"
And this is me, in my painting garb. Steve insists that when this job is done I throw these painting clothes away and start on new ones. They are actually worse than they look in this photo if that is possible.
This morning Steve had some short meeting on campus. I finished painting the base cabinets in the kitchen. They are done!!! I hate painting cabinets and vow never to do it again (unless it is to help either of my children). Steve came home around 10:00 and started on the flooring. It went really well today. We finished the front hall and moved into the dining room…
…and the kitchen
And we decided to tough it out and finish the kitchen before calling it a day. Well, all but one tiny little strip that will go under the door trim and the threshold. That we will tackle tomorrow.
Here's what I can tell you: Pergo goes down really well. We got the kind with the attached pad and it is so worth whatever extra it costs. The house sounds better. And my oh my, it looks so good! I like mom's floor better than the one we put in our house a few years ago. But not by much. It's possible that Mom and Christy will be moving in by next weekend if the countertops are installed next week! It will be both weird and wonderful to get back to some sort of normal routine.
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You guys are troopers! Keep up the good work.
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Gorgeous floors! You should be very proud of yourselves.
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Wow! You guys have done an incredible job – well done!! I just love your quilts and designs, but you (and Steve) are also super great at updating houses. Wonderful job!
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wow .. i have followed your renovate story right along in between your quilting posts. i am amazed and inspired. i’m just doing a bathroom right now and it’s taking me months, tiles gone, re-sheet-rock, mud and skim, and maybe just maybe today prime. my work clothes look about as bad but i end up with paint, mud, everything up to my elbows, over my cheeks and in my hair 😉
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So….after you throw away your paint clothes is Steve taking you to Maui to get a new Hard Rock Cafe shirt?
The hard work and it looks like HARD work is starting to come together and looks great….
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Wow! Your mother and sister are going to be very happy to move in! You both are doing a great job on the house. My DH put that flooring down in my shed which is my sewing room and I love it. I have most of your books and the applique dvd which was wonderful….Love applique!
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No wonder you and Steve stay so slim – you stay busy and work all the time. Bet that pool is inviting when you finaly do get home, especially with the hot weather. Glad the job is coming to a close. Judy C in NC
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I think Steve is standing at the door saying “I’m out of here and I may not be back.” but with a nice smile! You can’t get rid of your painting clothes. Their horrible and yet fantastic. You guys are doing an awesome job!
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What a blessing you and Steve are to your Mother and sister. Your reward will be greater than you can imagine.
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Tell you what, I’ll book you for an applique class at my store if you’ll show me how to put that flooring in. I’ve wanting to do that for years. My dining room is small and we are thrilled when the temp gets to 70 degrees. None of this 100+ heat – you might need a sweater. 😉
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Wow,such beautiful work and such love of family….you guys are amazing!
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Id love to teach at your shop!
As far as how to put in Pergo, I have to say that its really easy. We followed the instructions on the box. It is, however, important to have the right tools for the job. You must have a table saw and an undercutting saw. We bought a Fein Multimaster and it was worth every penny, as was the table saw. And its also nice to have knee pads. Beyond that its just doing it.
Ill try to write the other tips I can remember on the blog tonight…
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Becky-you and your husband are amazing and you make a great team!
My husband and I have also done work like this many times, very exhausting and hot, no matter what time of year it is! Beautiful job!
Your Mother and sister are very blessed to have you both!
Hope when all is done…you will get to enjoy a vacation.
Take care, Patty/Az
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