Almost there, I think.

So a funny thing happened shortly after we finished lining the ceiling. I can remember fitting those large sheets of plasterboard, covering up the batts and the wiring, thinking to myself, "well I hope I never need to access those again", and a few weeks later I found out that the cable is defective and is being recalled. Which means it needs to be replaced. OK so the timing wasn't great but it could've been worse, as in we could have moved in already and now we're looking at cutting holes in the ceiling or even pulling it all down and starting again. After some phone calls and a couple of weeks waiting for the outcome, it turns out the batch of cable I bought is actually OK!
So, back to the kitchen!

Once again the dining area was turned into a workshop and so began drawer making 101.

and finally, and I mean weeks later, it was done. It will all be painted dark grey, and the splashback is under discussion.

Gaffer tape handles are not under discussion.
 The right hand side of the cabinet to the left of the woodstove will contain an electric oven, for those summer months.

A major push

During February and March we took a break and spent some time in Europe, but on our return we only had a few weeks to get the place ready for it's final inspection, before the building permit ran out. After a string of late nights I figured I'd done and enough and luckily the building inspector thought so too. So we now have an official house that we can legally live in. Hoorah!




A view I've used several times but it's changed yet again with a ceiling. Now that was a hard job getting that up there; a job I'd hoped to avoid by being on the other side of the planet, but no, it was waiting for me when I got home.

The kitchen taking shape. The wood stove is all plumbed in and will heat the house, and the water, and cook our food.

Here's a close up of the bench made from granite pavers.



And the bathroom floor finally finished.

Ah Summer!

On your knees boy. A floor. Very sensible.




No flat-pack kitchen cabinets here. Should have the drawers made by 2016.

Meanwhile, down the other end of the hall...

No caption needed.

Moving on, now its nice and hot I thought I'd get up and dusty.

Luke, I am.......

This totally changes the feel and sound of the place. Can't wait for the ceiling to be lined.