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I used a 3D design program to model the new kitchen before buying anything
I used a 3D design progra...		 A large stack of clear red oak was brought in
A large stack of clear re...		 I had to remove this part of the wall because it was damaged
I had to remove this part...		 Existing venting was not used, who did this mess??
Existing venting was not ...		 I had to remove the venting and replace it
I had to remove the venti...
Hardwood flooring is installed
Hardwood flooring is inst...		 The hardwood floor was then sanded a few times and stained
The hardwood floor was th...		 Here the floor is finished with 3 layers of topcoat
Here the floor is finishe...		 Again, 2x4s are attached to existing studs for the new drywall
Again, 2x4s are attached ...		 Bottom half of the wall is closed
Bottom half of the wall i...
A new electrical box is installed for the microwave power
A new electrical box is i...		 The wall is then closed, joints taped and patched with joint compound
The wall is then closed, ...		 Next the walls are primed and painted where they will be exposed
Next the walls are primed...		 After painting, lines are drawn to mark cabinet locations
After painting, lines are...		 The corner cabinet is the first to be installed, using a 1x2 for support
The corner cabinet is the...
Cabinets are installed towards the far wall, one at a time
Cabinets are installed to...		 After the wall cabinets and pantry are in, its time to start the base cabinets
After the wall cabinets a...		 Each cabinet must be precisely shimmed and leveled
Each cabinet must be prec...		 Most of the main cabinets are installed
Most of the main cabinets...		 This is a new addition to the kitchen, this wall was empty before
This is a new addition to...
Wall cabinets, wine rack, and start of the peninsula
Wall cabinets, wine rack,...		 More base cabinets are installed
More base cabinets are in...		 Finally the peninsula cabinet is installed
Finally the peninsula cab...		 We're almost finished
We're almost finished		 Had to wait an extra week for a new sink base cabinet to arrive, as the first one was damaged
Had to wait an extra week...
The last wall cabinet above the refrigerator was installed
The last wall cabinet abo...		 The new pantry was not as wide as the old one, giving more counter space
The new pantry was not as...		 Starting to put on the doors now
Starting to put on the do...		 More cabinet doors and drawers are installed
More cabinet doors and dr...		 The peninsula is mostly complete
The peninsula is mostly c...
Finally the new sink base arrives and is installed
Finally the new sink base...		 Plumbing is fed in and an electric junction box installed for the dishwasher
Plumbing is fed in and an...		 Getting closer to the end now
Getting closer to the end...		 The new dishwasher arrives and is installed
The new dishwasher arrive...		 I made a new sheetmetal vent and installed it
I made a new sheetmetal v...
After much heartache and some swearing, we installed the combo hood microwave
After much heartache and ...		 Finally, someplace to cook - the new microwave and range
Finally, someplace to coo...		 The last end panel is installed, and water hose run for the refrigerator
The last end panel is ins...		 Water and power lines are run for the dishwasher
Water and power lines are...		 An emergency auto shut-off hose is installed for the dishwasher
An emergency auto shut-of...
Juction box for the dishwasher power, with water resistant BX cable
Juction box for the dishw...		 The dishwasher is connected, installed, and leveled
The dishwasher is connect...		 Now its time to attach the backing for the peninsula
Now its time to attach th...		 The backing is attached with liquid nail
The backing is attached w...		 The kitchen is now ready for counter tops
The kitchen is now ready ...
Just in time, our 'Black Galaxy' granite arrives and is (professionally) installed
Just in time, our 'Black ...		 The installers also attach an under mount stainless sink
The installers also attac...		 Now I can finish the plumbing (though this is the only photo I have)
Now I can finish the plum...		 A new faucet is also installed at this time
A new faucet is also inst...		 Here we have the completed kitchen... though I have yet to install the cabinet crown molding
Here we have the complete...
The completed peninsula and new ceiling light
The completed peninsula a...		 The finished kitchen
The finished kitchen		 The completed peninsula with granite top
The completed peninsula w...		 A final touch, some halogen track lighting over the sink
A final touch, some halog...