The REAL Kitchen Counters

Finally, the FOURTH try was the charm. This time, the countertop came intact and the two pieces matched. It was a close call though, because when it came off the delivery truck, one end of the crate was missing and the counters were exposed on end.

Tomorrow, the tile work begins...

Track Lighting, etc.

After a month long hiatus, we're back on it and finishing things up. We finally got the track fixtures ordered and I installed them this afternoon while the 2 kids napped, which is a feat in itself. We now have sufficient lighting in the kitchen!

The track is a Tech Lighting Monorail system, with "Sprocket" heads. Low voltage lighting is tricky...this system is on a 300 watt remote transformer. This means our fixtures have to remain at a total of 150-300 watts at all times otherwise we risk blowing up the transformer. We have 5 heads with 50 watt MR16's each so if one blows, we're still within that tolerance level, but it's always good to have spare bulbs on hand.

In addition to finishing up the lighting in the kitchen, our counter tops are due to arrive Monday afternoon! Dugan is ready to install them next week, as well as finish up other items for the house, so stay tuned....