Two Weeks and Two Gallons of Paint

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Adam and I hate to paint. I mean we really hate it. The only thing we hated more was our kitchen. With a lot of paint, way too much time and new granite countertops, we were able to transform out kitchen on the tightest of budgets. We are so happy with the results! The kitchen, dark and narrow before now looks bright and open. Because of the money it saved to do it ourselves I have no regrets, but I do swear to never again take on the task of painting cabinets (especially without a garage to work in). Our living room acted as our work space and with two kids this was not a good idea. The process took longer than we expected and our house was in shambles for way too long. My parents remodeled their kitchen when I was in high school and it took nearly a year to complete. I remember having to use the camping trailer as our kitchen during that time. Mom, you are amazing for making it through it without killing any of us or the contractors. It is rough not having a kitchen with kids (and mine was never completely out of commission). We plan on enjoying our "new" kitchen for the next few months. Adam will get another break from school in July during which we plan on pulling up the carpet in the living/dining room and vinyl in the kitchen and installing pergo in it's place. Stay tuned for more townhouse b&a....