We are never alone in the house. Puffin and I are proud to announce that the house of Puffin and Squirrel is now a moth refuge. We have no less than 4 moths every night, and we love how cute they are when they fly around, spazzing out and hitting the ceiling, and then flying against our faces as we try to sleep, because it is just so adorable. I am reliably informed by Puffin that this should be remedied soon, but in the meantime - let's finish this kitchen!!
So as we posted some months ago now, we sourced our tiles from Perini tiles in Richmond. Glass splashbacks, while they were our original option, were far too expensive, so we started looking elsewhere. This here is a sample of the tile sheets, which actually come in a 12 tile sheet.
We then tried to work out how we were going to lay these bad boys. This took upwards of about 7 hours. Or near to, ha.
And then we got into the laying! We started in the corner, with the Badger getting us started, Puffin applying the primer, then the tile adhesive, and Squirrel doing a lot of the laying and spacing.
After a day of laying, backed up by an afternoon of grouting (after a day working for the council in the shire across from us's Health Dept), a late evening Bunnings run for more grout, Squirrels hands were (and still are) buggered. Dry, cracked and flaky. Feminine it aint. Another manicure, anyone?
Then on Thursday, all final touch ups were completed and you know what that means? All inside works on the house are COMPLETED! Huzzuh! And here's the money shot of the most important room of the house! The tiles are a little reflect-y here as I just took this on my iPhone, but they look incredible! Should take another photo tomorrow!
And the all important before and after!
(Puffin picked up the replica stools for $35 each at the Reject Shop, if you'd believe it!)
And so folks, for the inside, that's all!
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Later that same afternoon after completing the inside works, we struck a bit of a problem. Puffin used the toilet and noted that the water wouldn't move. And that the collar seemed to be leeking. And that there seemed to be water escaping outside as well. And then, as Badger arrived, we discovered the issue went halfway around the house - tree roots in terracotta pipes. Cue all hands on deck. Below we have Mr Bennett helping to clear away the soil.
The Badger and Bennett continuing to clear the way for new pipes to be laid.
And while they were at it, they decided to dig up the gal pipe out the front of the house, which is part of our 'rust in the water' issue which has been destroying my stainless steel EVERYTHING and probably our skin and general health.
As is the norm, Badger saw this as an opportunity for a silly photo. Also gives us good perspective on how long the trench is at the back/side of the house. In appearance order, Badger, Bennett & Puffin. Puffin is glowing mysteriously, almost god-like, which is unusual. Probably from the dodgy water one imagines.
So after two and a half days, and with enormous thanks to Gary and Lochie, we were able to move back in to the house! The rest of today will be spent lining the trench with crushed rock and I suppose an attempt at filling the trenches back up! We hope you all have a lovely weekend as we deal with this newest and enjoyable diversion!
