As the work continues at a very fast pace, it is becoming more difficult to document the changes, since many changes are related to infrastructure and will not be as noticeable/ photographical. But here's a "for instance." You can see the new plumbing and even some of the new electrical work. A couple of days ago I showed some new ductwork in the sunroom. All of the ductwork has been done and both HVAC systems have been installed (one under the kitchen, one in the attic). In addition, all the electrical wiring has been done, with new outlets, and beaucoup new light switches. Not to mention that all of the new plumbing has been done! These guys are amazing. In this first photo you can see when new plumbing and wiring has been placed in the kitchen. Of course this will be covered.
This next is a cool shot in the kitchen. I am standing on the eating porch, and you can see the door to the eating porch on the left. Straight ahead (where the green trash can sits) is the area that will be the "coffee station" in the new kitchen. It is recessed, into the former hall closet. To the right of the coffee station is where the refrigerator will reside, also recessed. There's a white box sitting on the floor in that area, and above where the refrigerator will be is the new staircase leading to the sunroom. When the renovation is complete, you will not see that staircase. Farther to the right is the hallway area that will lead from the kitchen to the half bath.
This shot shows how the hall closet has been retrofitted to accommodate the cabinet that will be recessed from the kitchen into the former hall closet. What is so cool about this is that the closet door opening has been modified, i.e. made smaller. So it will looks as though the door has always been a small one. We will have room for a decent coat closet (a feature never available in the old Hanshill house) and also some storage under the stairs for things like coolers and boxes of junk, not to mention boots, etc. There used to be a few tools in this closet. Those things that we keep from that closet will move to the garage, which will be a workshop and tool storage area.
It will be interesting to see how things fit when we move. We have TONS of storage space in our current home; I just hope it ends up that Hanshill has lots of storage space too. We are trying to create additional space as the project moves along.
This next is a cool shot in the kitchen. I am standing on the eating porch, and you can see the door to the eating porch on the left. Straight ahead (where the green trash can sits) is the area that will be the "coffee station" in the new kitchen. It is recessed, into the former hall closet. To the right of the coffee station is where the refrigerator will reside, also recessed. There's a white box sitting on the floor in that area, and above where the refrigerator will be is the new staircase leading to the sunroom. When the renovation is complete, you will not see that staircase. Farther to the right is the hallway area that will lead from the kitchen to the half bath. 
This shot shows how the hall closet has been retrofitted to accommodate the cabinet that will be recessed from the kitchen into the former hall closet. What is so cool about this is that the closet door opening has been modified, i.e. made smaller. So it will looks as though the door has always been a small one. We will have room for a decent coat closet (a feature never available in the old Hanshill house) and also some storage under the stairs for things like coolers and boxes of junk, not to mention boots, etc. There used to be a few tools in this closet. Those things that we keep from that closet will move to the garage, which will be a workshop and tool storage area. 
It will be interesting to see how things fit when we move. We have TONS of storage space in our current home; I just hope it ends up that Hanshill has lots of storage space too. We are trying to create additional space as the project moves along. 
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