I was looking at free items on Facebook Marketplace. It was on a Mahtomedi street. It had a proven handle and a damaged top. I used steel wool on the surface and then stained. I found a perfect drawer pull in our supplies. A beautiful piece of furniture for the living room.
Month: August 2020
Granite in place
Steven put the dishwasher in place with a wall at the end to support the granite.
Cutting granite to deal with damage
When we purchased the kitchen set at the ReUse store we didn’t see the hole in the granite. We have purchased a smaller cabinet so we can cut off part of the damage.
Hole in corner granite 
Cut granite 
Corner granite cut granite 
Granite ready to cut
Grouted bathroom tile
It has been some time since I installed the ceramic floor tile. When I cleaned the tile in preparation of grouting, I discovered many loose tiles that I needed to reattach. We chose white grout and I am very happy with the results.
Painted bedroom window alcove – room for dresser
I painted the window area that will have a window seat. We also moved the dresser out of the closet area .
Window seat window 
Dresser beside Murphy bed 
Dresser by bath door
New pantry framing
Steven framed the pantry closet.
Putting kitchen together
We went to BuilderMaterials Outlet to look for a lower cabinet and were successful. We found a hickory cabinet with flat drawers that Steven will use a router to create a design like the present drawers. I found a stain that also matches the cabinets. We could now put the sink and dishwasher in place.
Bathtub slow drain
I used the bathtub faucet to get water for cleaning the second floor dust. The tub drained very slowly. We were concerned that there was something wrong with the plumbing installation. I poked my finger in the drain and discovered what felt like a mat of hair. I took a long nosed pliers and pulled out a mass of ugly matted hair. Fortunately the tub now drains quickly.
Murphy bed finally in place
Steven tung oiled under the Murphy bed placement so we were able to install the bed. Steven tried it out. We now have more room and can finish the other half of the floor.
Murphy bed with bookcases 
Dining Room Table
When we organized and cleared the north porch, Steven brought in the parts for the dining room table. It is lying on a piece of foam to prevent scratching. I is ready to be put back together. Notice the wonderful carving and claw feet.
