So we were good!.
I’ve already written this post from my perspective., but today Chris is going to take over and share his tips for a successful and non brain-melting renovation.. 1.
To do or not to do?This great Shakespearean reference is not about whether to renovate or not (of course do it!), it’s whether or not you can do it all by yourself.
I know we’re all DIY warriors, that’s why we’re here, but we can’t be afraid to hire help.It’s not only about ability, you also need to value your time.
Sometimes it’s cheaper to hire out even the simplest tasks so you can focus on the more complex issues.
I’m still coming to terms with hiring a crew to do demolition but it was clearly the best decision.All of my sewing stuff fits into one cupboard and then when I’m ready to work on a project, I just bring my sewing machine up onto the counter, pull up a chair, and go!.
It’s so handy to have the outlet that Chris built right into the countertop and the light up above!.If you want to build something like this on a blank wall in your home, it’s actually pretty simple!.
You just need to pick up some basic in-stock upper cabinets from your local hardware store (ours were unfinished oak and I just painted them), build a basic frame on the floor from 2×4’s to raise your cabinets off the floor a litter, and then attach them to the wall and each other!We had a space that would fit 9 cabinets almost perfectly, so we used 8 and left that little nook in the middle for the counter.