{"id":11142,"date":"2014-12-05T21:34:09","date_gmt":"2014-12-05T21:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/?p=11142"},"modified":"2014-12-11T20:22:32","modified_gmt":"2014-12-11T20:22:32","slug":"be-careful-what-you-ask-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/i\/be-careful-what-you-ask-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Careful What You Ask For!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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October of last year, we received the go ahead to turn our 1970’s Home Ec kitchen into a modern Culinary Studio with technology to teach classes, record videos and all sorts of terrific educational events.\u00a0 Big smiles for everyone!\u00a0 How hard can remodeling a kitchen be I think to myself?\u00a0 Over a year later I am thinking–are you kidding me!<\/p>\n

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In\u00a0almost a\u00a0year and a half we have learned so much!\u00a0 Things do not happen quickly.\u00a0 Most of the time nothing happens at all.\u00a0 First you figure out what you want your kitchen to do, then you get a design.\u00a0 Make sure when you get a design by a professional it has drawers!\u00a0 We are learning that you need to think about the types of pots and pans you are going to store.\u00a0 This drives the types of drawers\/cabinets you install.\u00a0 Silverware?\u00a0 You need a drawer for that!\u00a0 What about cookie sheets that are a certain size?\u00a0 Better make sure the cabinet is big enough. Oh man!\u00a0 I could go on!<\/p>\n

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We are lucky enough to be working with a wonderful person from Douglas County who is functioning as our contractor.\u00a0 I feel so bad for him.\u00a0 He has to deal with me, and about 40 other people.\u00a0 The decisions are never easy.\u00a0 When you finally make\u00a0your decisions, then it has to be OK’d by many factions.\u00a0 Time.\u00a0 Patience.\u00a0 Better have lots of it.\u00a0 Laughter helps!\u00a0 It’s just a kitchen-right!?<\/p>\n

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So we have been working on this for over a year.\u00a0 Currently, we have most of a new ceiling installed, new BRIGHT lights (no bulbs!)–I know they will be bright when they work–I can just picture it in my mind.\u00a0 We have electrical boxes and a new wall where a door used to be.\u00a0 We have decided on cabinets, countertops, flooring and paint.\u00a0 We have two really cool stainless steel tables that will tolerate years of classes with adults and kids.\u00a0 Flooring and drywall are coming soon.\u00a0 I need to place our order for our appliances soon so they will be in when the cabinets are installed.\u00a0 Did you know that you have to leave a certain amount of space to have your cabinet doors open so they won’t hit anything, including your fridge and freezer.\u00a0 Learned that too!\u00a0 NEVER take your kitchen for granted again.\u00a0 I know I won’t.<\/p>\n

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I have to share this, as it really exemplifies what goes into a kitchen remodel.\u00a0 We decided we wanted to change out a small cabinet near one range for drawers instead (I tell you–you really NEED drawers!).\u00a0 It’s not as easy as it sounds.\u00a0 A cabinet has a door and a pull–oh yeah–and shelves.\u00a0 Well-a set of drawers in the same size cabinet has 6 drawer slides, three doors and three handles.\u00a0 More expense.\u00a0 Makes you think!<\/p>\n

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This will be the first of a series of blogs about our journey into the realm of Cool Kitchens!\u00a0 Maybe by the next installment we will have light!<\/p>\n

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