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Installing the new range hood

March 31st, 2008 · 10 Comments

Spencer came by yesterday to finish some of the deficiencies. One of the tasks we were most looking forward to was for him to install the KitchenAid range hood. We were anxious to see what it would look like in the space.

Here it is:

We really like how it looks. At first glance […]

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Final Kitchen reveal…. almost…

March 24th, 2008 · 15 Comments

So we had high hopes of being done phase 1 of the renovation this weekend but have fallen a little short. Even after having lived through almost 5 months of this reno we were naive enough to really think we’d be done! Our painter, tiler, electricians and plumber put in a great effort but we […]

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Installing the Carrera marble backsplash

March 20th, 2008 · 15 Comments

When we were moving from our old house we were introduced to a fantastic tiler named Harold (no website - phone is 416-801-6961). He did a great job on a short timeline getting our downstairs bathroom completed.

We called him about installing our new backsplash and he was able to meet our timeline. As […]

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Tags: Tiles for Backsplash · Kitchens

New Caesarstone counters installed

March 19th, 2008 · 21 Comments

The counters were installed in the kitchen today. We’re really happy with the look. Our first reaction was that perhaps we should have gone darker but as the evening wore on we began to like them more and more. As you know we went with the Stone Gray colour of Caesarstone counters.

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Final decision made on Kitchen countertops

March 8th, 2008 · 6 Comments

We finally made our decision on the Kitchen countertops and decided to go with the Caesarstone because of it’s modern feel and durability. As mentioned previously I really had my heart set on Carrera Marble but without my husbands buy in, didn’t want the stress of having to care for it/ worry about scratches and […]

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Tags: Countertops · The new house · Kitchens