Backsplash (Kitchen and Bath)

After buying the backsplash tile(s) like 2 years ago, we finally got then installed. The big job was in the kitchen. Thanks Dave H.! We had enough left over to do the bath. Funny side note: I had to dig thru the garbage bag to get the last few 1/2 cuts for the bathroom. Just enough material! 

Bathroom mini backsplash

This is how I left it one weekend and...

Yes, that is Bonnie doing the grout!

Carpet done!

These photos don't do it justice, but the house is so much more comfortable with the carpet install done. No more dusty sub-floor! 

Carpet started!

It's been a long time coming, but we finally got the carpet install rolling along. Bonnie was super happy. The carpet we ordered was super heavy and I had to help the carpet guy lug all that upstairs. 

Here are some photos with the install underway...

Entry bar/shelf build

We needed something in the entryway/foyer. I decided to build a custom live edge floating bar/shelf.

Front porch finishing build out and steps

 Front porch ceiling finished, front built out and steps added. This is the "after" photo!

These are the "before" photos of Marc and his crew finished the front porch and steps...

 

Furniture and stair railing

I brought Sophie and Neil up on Friday night and they love the mammoth huge pile of dirt that our neighbor has piled up as part of their foundation dig.

Continuing to furnish the living room. We got two new chairs and a few end tables. It's really coming together.

The big win for the weekend was me finishing the railing at the top of the stairs. The product is very innovative and I paired it with a semi-traditional poplar handrail. This looks great in person and gives you the nautical feel I was looking for...