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Jun
5
2006
7Day Two. Talked to Caro and cleared up a few things about hardware. (I found the hinges). Overnight someone had broken into the house and storage. They unwrapped everything in the storage and a few things in the house. They took my tape measure, instructions, receipt, warranty, and parts list. I spent most of the day checking to see what was missing or damaged, and taking photos of the footprints. Then I built one cabinet (breaking it in three places), started hanging a rail in the wrong place, locked all the doors, and went home.
Day Three. Finished hanging all the rails in the wrong place (3 hours). I built all the wall cabinets while B. patched the holes in the floor. After he finished I noticed the downdraft vent was in the wrong place. He’ll fix it tomorrow. I thought better of the placement of the rails and moved them over to catch more studs. I hung the corner cabinet and noticed the rails were at the wrong height. I moved the rails (much faster the third time). Then I ripped one of the rails out of the wall trying to hang the corner cabinet. There is an outlet behind its left edge. I sent myself home after I started throwing things.
7 Comments for Kitchen Build, Day Two and Three
Laurie
June 6, 2006, 1:43 am
June 6, 2006, 1:43 am
Just remember, goofing up is totally normal. We 1) drilled a hole in our new floor; 2) drilled a hole through the face of a drawer in a random location; 3) put in wiring that all had to be ripped out; 4) broke a window; 5) put in the dishwasher incorrectly ad had new countertop bubble on first day of use; … I could go on and on.
patsywiley
June 6, 2006, 4:42 am
June 6, 2006, 4:42 am
Real bummer about the break-in. It sounds strange that someone would break in, steal paperwork and then split….
At least you have your rails up and one corner cupboard in place, all without your instructions!!!
Mo - Brentwd neighbor
June 6, 2006, 9:25 am
June 6, 2006, 9:25 am
Sorry about the break in – random indeed. But all this work will totally be worth it. Every time you take a glass out of the cupboard, you will be reminded of the excellent product that came out of this hard work!
caro
June 6, 2006, 12:04 pm
June 6, 2006, 12:04 pm
Oh dude – that makes for a rough work week! knock on melamine that the rest of it goes better. The colour on the walls looks great though!
man on the street
June 6, 2006, 6:51 pm
June 6, 2006, 6:51 pm
you might want to start checking the pawn shops for your missing items. warranty, invoices, ikea assembly instructions and materials lists are commonly fenced for a quick fix by your common everyday MCM junkie.
Christiane
June 6, 2006, 10:02 pm
June 6, 2006, 10:02 pm
Damn those junkies! Lock up your instruction manuals, ladies, because they are hot, hot, HOT.
linda ormes
June 28, 2006, 12:43 pm
June 28, 2006, 12:43 pm
looking for a contractor to do some work on a 100 yr old plus house in Kyle. Not from here and do not have the contacts…