progress is a fine thing

The drywall and plaster work is in progress now...perhaps this signals the end of the demolition work and the beginning of finishing work.  The kitchen is the most changed room in the house, although the laundry room (replacing bath number 2) is the most drastic transformation, space-wise. 

The latest pix show the entry to the kitchen from the living room, which was moved about eight inches to the left and opened up to the ceiling.  The other pix include the newly drywalled kitchen, the repaired firebreast and the former shadowbox in the dining room wall.

The cutout section of wall in the third photo is the location of a "landing" area cubbyhole for keys, phone, ipod, bluetooth, etc......the space will include an electrical outlet to charge such devices.  The closet behind the cubby is going to be the "brains" of the house; it will contain the modem, wireless router and security system; nicely concealed out of sight.