TIME FOR A NEW KITCHENI hadn’t sat down and thought …..’hey I think I’ll get myself a new kitchen’.. For a start, I can’t actually afford a whole new kitchen and secondly I hate waste and like to use things until they've worn out and need replacing. No the thought process wasn’t ………….lets go get a new kitchen, it was more like a thought chain reaction.
The
thought processes started back in November when my washing machine
died. At the time it was too near to Christmas to even think about
things like that, so once a week I have been bagging my laundry and
taking it to my daughter. This was always intended as a temporary
solution until after Christmas when I could look around for an
inexpensive machine. Then I began thinking if I had to buy a washing
machine maybe I could look for a dishwasher and possibly get a good deal
on both machines. I’ve wanted a dishwasher for ages, it’s far more
energy efficient to put the dishwasher on every few days than it is to
heat the water and use detergents several times a day. From there it
didn’t take long to start thinking about the unit that houses the sink,
it’s rotten and the wood is swollen with water over the years. Then of
course there is the stainless steel sink and drainer, very old and
dented which means it doesn’t drain properly which means there is always
a puddle of water which means my sleeve always gets wet. By this time
the thought processes were on a roll and I just had to acknowledge the
awful state of my work surfaces, very worn and scratched. When I moved
into this place I cleaned every thing up, painted all the walls and made
do. I’ve painted most of the walls again at least once since then
but………………..sigh……………the kitchen wallpaper has started hanging off the
walls, guess its time to strip the walls and do a proper job. 
So
this is my plan, new washing machine, new dishwasher, new sink unit
with new sink and taps. Paint the other units that are still usable to
match the new one, new matching work surfaces over the whole lot, tiles
above the sink area and finish off with nice new wall paper. 
The
appliances and new sink have been ordered, the joiner has been in to
see what needs doing now all I have to do is to strip the walls and make
them ready for the work to be done. As luck would have it I have been
babysitting all weekend, this time they had to earn their keep. Oh what a
wicked Granny I am. Will keep you posted cos think this is going to
take a while. 
acousticeagle wrote on Jan 26, '09
That
was logical thought process. If one is going to do a job, one does it
well, so I guess it was from the foundation up, for you, eh?
As the first pic was opening I thought it was a photo of your tradesman hard at work, until I saw he was under 5 feet tall! I'm supposed to be getting a new kitchen installed in my flat by my landlords. They want me to go on holiday for at least 5 days so they can do the work. I'm not going any time soon...unfortunately!!! |
Water,
soapy at that, and kids.....they will remember helping gran for years.
After the paper is up and the stuff installed they will still take full
credit. What a wonderful family project. I too did it all myself.
Papering the kitchen was a mistake in my house because there isn't an
exhaust fan...paper rolled off the walls in no time. I wish you much
luck. Keep the sore muscles at bay with tiger balm....feels so good
after a long day. Cheers
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forgetmenot525 wrote on Jan 25, '09
that
was my original idea, tile from floor to ceiling but my daughters said
that only looks good in a bathroom not a kitchen. I don't really agree
with them but maybe I could see a picture of yours. Also of course tiles
are a lot more expensive than wall paper and I can hang paper myself
but need the tiles done for me. I would quite like to do the tiling
myself but want it to look nice so think I should pay someone to do it.
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My kitchen, like the bathroom, is tiled from floor to ceiling. 
forgetmenot525 wrote on Jan 25, '09
Hey
I think I've just found a way to earn extra cash..........I'm gonna be
their agent and hire then out by the hour.......think I could earn quite
a bit :)
Seriously........thanks for your comments, yes it is going to be a lot of work and yes KEVIN......its going to cost more than I hoped but sadly it just has to be done. FRANK what a great idea, i have a spare room that the kids use at weekends but maybe I could get them to redecorate it themselves and thanks for your good wishes, think I'm going to need them |
I'd
like to borrow your crew to help work on my spare bedroom. The
Grandchildren want me to have a guest room for them, so they will be
helping with getting it ready. I replaced the kitchen last year and
then couldn't afford to put food in it. :-} Good luck with getting the
job done and surviving the inconvenience.
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brendainmad wrote on Jan 25, '09
I
can't wait to see your makeover finished too! My kitchen, like the
bathroom, is tiled from floor to ceiling. I want to redo my whole flat
one day. Maybe I can hire your grandchildren. LOL
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veroniquemariquita wrote on Jan 25, '09
Awwwwww I bet they are lovin it.Congrats on the kitchen makeover, Loretta. I can't wait to see pictures.
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greenwytch wrote on Jan 25, '09
lots of work, and lots to look forward to. i am sure you will make it fun for the grand babies. ; D good luck with it all
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