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Post by Carrie on Oct 8, 2008 13:03:14 GMT -5
Carrie's Kitchen ProjectHaving gotten my living room and kitchen halfway decent for my visitor yesterday, I feel suddenly CAPABLE of finishing these 2 rooms! Going to start with the kitchen and see if I can work on it until it is a level 0!! Then I will do the same in the living room. Here's my rough-draft kitchen TO DO list! Will modify/expand as needed and check off what I get done as I go along. Cupboards:  Above fridge Top left Bottom left Under sink Dishes cupboard Pots & Pans cupboard Over the stove Upper hutch/top shelf Upper hutch/bottom shelf Lower hutch/top shelf Lower hutch/bottom shelf Microwave cupboard Drawers: Eating utensils drawer Cooking utensils drawer #1 Cooking utensils drawer #2 Knife drawer Wraps & food storage bags drawer Dishtowel drawer Appliances drawer Appliances: Inside fridge Outside fridge Inside microwave Outside microwave Toaster Stove top Oven/broiler Other: Counter left of sink Counter right of sink Top of hutch/upper half Top of hutch/lower half Kitchen table top Kitchen chair full of stuff Kitchen window Back door window Kitchen floor Baseboard heating unit Walls & ceiling Cupboard doors Carrie
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Post by AnnieOkie on Oct 8, 2008 13:09:25 GMT -5
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Post by minball on Oct 8, 2008 19:13:16 GMT -5
Yay, Carrie! I'm so impressed by the check marks filling up those boxes!
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Post by skatters on Oct 8, 2008 20:08:52 GMT -5
You go girl!  Your list is beautiful! I may just use that list for my kitchen! Thanks for sharing and good luck! |
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Post by need2bfree on Oct 9, 2008 0:31:49 GMT -5
Fabulous, simply fabulous!!!!! Doesn't it feel good to check off those boxes:)
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Post by Carrie on Oct 9, 2008 15:31:08 GMT -5
What I found in my kitchen junk drawer:
-coupons from 2004
-a coil of picture hanging wire
-menus from take-out places that no longer exist
-numerous ancient ketchup packets
-a baggie with miscellaneous screws in it
-a petrified roll of lifesavers
-a cordless phone battery for a phone we no longer have
-a box of razor blades
-several packages of chop sticks from a Chinese restaurant
-2 packets of fresh flower food
-several notes with phone numbers on them, but no name
-a dried up paint brush
-several grocery shopping lists
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-a tube of FAKE BLOOD from several Halloweens ago!!!!!
Do you have a junk drawer in your kitchen?? What is in it, do you know??? Take a look, it could be interesting!!
Mine is now EMPTY and I'm going to put it to good use!!
Carrie
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Post by cando on Oct 10, 2008 5:03:38 GMT -5
Carrie--You are making wonderful progress on your kitchen. Keep up the great work!  CD |
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Post by clearwaterush on Oct 10, 2008 7:20:52 GMT -5
Carrie--I'm new and I notice that people are talking about levels "get to level 0" or "I'm at a level 2". I have decided that the kitchen is where I need to begin and doing all the dishes would be a grand place to start since I can't see past anything!
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Post by Carrie on Oct 12, 2008 7:20:48 GMT -5
I'm moving right along on my kitchen project! Have gotten a lot done the past 5 days. Today dd has gone apple picking with her Dad and I'm off, so I have the entire day to myself! Planning to make great strides in the kitchen today!
Will be in chat all day in case anyone wants to work along with me!
Carrie
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Post by saveit on Oct 12, 2008 20:01:37 GMT -5
 Carrie Way to go....I am starting very slow and hope to get where you are. For today: threw away 1 magazine recycled 3 plastic containers recycled 5 cat food cans threw away 1 bag of gross stuff from refrigerator cleaned cat boxes picked up newspapers from yard and driveway put groceries away Saveit
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Post by Carrie on Oct 13, 2008 14:45:17 GMT -5
Great work saveit!! You have a good start, now keep it up!! If I can do it, you can do it!!
Today I have so far gotten my kitchen table cleared off and 1/4 of the floor washed so far. Plan to get up to 1/2 the floor by the end of the day anyway, if not finish it. It is taking a while, since I'm having to scrub on hands & knees, it's that dirty. The part that's been done looks great and smells so nice! Incentive to keep going!
It really helps for me to have this list to check off. Anyone else who thinks they might find it easier to do it this way, I encourage you to try it! You don't have to make and exhaustive list like I did, you could break it down into 4 or 5 goals in one list, and just go from there.
Thanks for your comments & support, the cheering on REALLY makes a difference! I feel like this is POSSIBLE for the first time since I've lived here! ONWARD>>>>>>>>>>!!!!
Carrie
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Post by Carrie on Oct 14, 2008 5:19:58 GMT -5
Did a few things yesterday, but mostly worked on washing the floor. I took small sections at a time and scrubbed on hands & knees with a brush. Then let it soak a little and scrubbed over it one more time. Then mopped with clear hot water to get up the dirty suds. Then let that dry, then started another section. It took me most of the day, and I'm 2/3 done with it at this point. My arm muscles are sore! But the part that is done looks great and it smells so nice! From now on I am determined to sweep daily and mop once a week to keep it from ever getting this bad again!!
Going now to do a bit, hoping to get it done by late morning so I can move on to something else.
As you can see by my checklist, I'm nearly DONE!! Just a few more things to do ........ I have to work next 4 days, so may not get it all done till the weekend but already it's soooo much nicer to be in the kitchen!
Carrie
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Post by eagle on Oct 14, 2008 5:29:32 GMT -5
Did a few things yesterday, but mostly worked on washing the floor. I took small sections at a time and scrubbed on hands & knees with a brush. Then let it soak a little and scrubbed over it one more time. Then mopped with clear hot water to get up the dirty suds. Then let that dry, then started another section. It took me most of the day, and I'm 2/3 done with it at this point. My arm muscles are sore! But the part that is done looks great and it smells so nice! From now on I am determined to sweep daily and mop once a week to keep it from ever getting this bad again!! Going now to do a bit, hoping to get it done by late morning so I can move on to something else. As you can see by my checklist, I'm nearly DONE!! Just a few more things to do ........ I have to work next 4 days, so may not get it all done till the weekend but already it's soooo much nicer to be in the kitchen! CarrieExcellent. I did notice you are almost done. Fabulous! |
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Post by Carrie on Oct 14, 2008 10:00:34 GMT -5
Whew!!!! Just finished the floor FINALLY!!! My arm muscles are sore, the palms of my hands are red and calloused ........ but it's DONE!!! A clean floor for the first time in forever!! Got a little funky there towards the end and started singing "It's a Hard Knock Life" from "Annie" as I scrubbed .......... but that's ok.
Wondering now about maintenance. Figuring I'll sweep every day and mop once a week or so. What should I use to mop? Someone told me vinegar & water, someone else I know uses mop n' glow. Any suggestions?? I don't EVER want it to get that bad again!
Yay on me!!!!!!!!!
Carrie
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Post by snailspace on Oct 14, 2008 10:21:25 GMT -5
 Wooo Carrie! Getting that floor scrubbed was a real triumph! You've done so much in that kitchen! And you gave me a good laugh with your musical selection. 
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