Before we put up the drywall, we put in blocks of wood to make it easier to install the cabinets. On the cinderblock wall particularly, it was really necessary because the firring strips are 2 x 2s (many broken), and completely useless for hanging anything. Jack used tapcons to attach the wood blocks on that side.
My amazing hubby is so good that he got nearly all the drywall hung in one day, and very kindly let me sleep that evening, because I wasn't feeling well. The upstairs is now set up enough that I could sleep on our bed with the fan going, and it was actually quite pleasant. I slept for five hours, felt much better, and came downstairs to this:
There were a ton of cut outs around the outlets and wires and stuff, plus the seams are in unusual places so that they don't show when the cabinets are in. I have no idea how he did this himself. He's kind of my hero. :)
Next day he worked on mudding everything. He had watched Anner, our upstairs mudder, and picked up some good tips. Not all of it had to be perfect because it would be behind the cabinets, but that part that will show he got perfect.
We also took the plunge and decided to replace the windows in the kitchen, which were not as broken as the upstairs ones, but still not in the best shape, and this way they would all match. It was totally worth it. They all look so nice and new, plus they're bigger (by a full three inches, makes a huge difference!), plus Jack fixed the windowsill and we framed this new one (we are not fans of drywall window surrounds).
Old:
Out:
New:
Tune in next time for the boys pulling another late night, windows frame details, and time for color...
Cost:
copper for pipe: $17
drywall: $32
drywall tape: $3
drywall metal-edged tape: $12
drywall mud: $23 (with enough leftover for the rest of the house)
new windows: $90 each, used coupon
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