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• It’s Another U-Haul Sort of Day

  By eastsidenest on April 17, 2013

  

  For those of you who know me you probably already know about my love for doors and my tenacity to get things done.  Today I am renting a U-Haul to pick up yet another door from Larry at The House… Read More ›

• Let There Be Light

  By eastsidenest on April 16, 2013

  

  So today is about wiring, wiring and more wiring.  The folks at Northern Lights Electric are here bright and early with a team of 4 – Jason, Sam, Tony and Mike.  It’s a big day with lots to lay out. … Read More ›

• A Puzzling Process

  By eastsidenest on April 15, 2013

  

  So now that the bamboo pallets have all been unloaded, I began the process of matching the drawer fronts, doors and custom pieces to the IKEA backend carcasses.  This went pretty well though I’ve asked John to elaborate and detail… Read More ›

• Is it Possible to Love a Toe Kick?

  By eastsidenest on April 13, 2013

  

  As I sit quietly on the floor slowly and carefully unwrapping the amazing work of John McDonald’s team at Semihandmade, I am simply amazed at the beauty of the wood.  John gets a gold star for his wrapping methods- superb.

• The Dawning of a New Door

  By eastsidenest on April 13, 2013

  

  A new door is being added to the hallway behind our dining room and kitchen.  This will create a much nicer flow of movement with the added benefit of much needed natural light.  

• 1100 lbs of Bamboo Cabinet Parts Arrive

  By eastsidenest on April 13, 2013

  

  Our kitchen project is not following the same standard gourmet kitchen redo approach.  After months and months of looking for bamboo cabinets at various pricepoints we decided to go with IKEA backend carcasses and custom made bamboo doors and drawer… Read More ›

• Signs of Life

  By eastsidenest on April 12, 2013

  

  My seed trays are sprouting! First up is the dino kale.

• Walls Be Gone

  By eastsidenest on April 12, 2013

  

  The steel beam is in and the seamless integration of 3 rooms is taking shape.  The idea to actually tuck the beam up into the ceiling joists was encouraged by our structural engineer Jamie Boulay.  He was a delight to… Read More ›

• Out with the Tired and Worn…

  By eastsidenest on April 11, 2013

  

  Demolition was meticulously handled by BCR Property Maintenance & Tony’s Cleaning Service.

• The Much Anticipated Kitchen Reinvent

  By eastsidenest on April 11, 2013