Renovation Project Continues at Tuck Inn

The project is now entering it's fourth week, and we are moving away from the wanton destruction with wanton abandon phase and into the (HOW MUCH?) reconstruction phase. Ka-Ching, Ka-Ching!

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Mike D'Annolfo and his erstwhile crew are making the most of this cooperative weather and are outside working on the last window today while buttoning up and siding all of the outside work as well (he thinks that is, as he doesn't know yet that we're replacing the back door too). The plumber and the electricians are all roughed in waiting for the end game (of course excepting the daily changes we seem to be making much to their exasperation although adding to their coffers as well). Within another few weeks Mike expects all the carpentry (excepting the trim) will be done and he can sheet-rock/plaster everything that needs it, (and believe me folks that is pretty much everything).

The project (with one major exception) all seems to be falling into place. We expect to finalize the cabinets this week with the counter tops following soon thereafter. And talk about sticker shock, on these we keep shaking our heads and asking each other: (HOW MUCH)?

The one sticking point that we've run into is our stove. This Garland stove was installed in the 50's by the Tucks, and like the energizer bunny - it just keeps on tickin! However, it does need some TLC, some welding and some parts replacement. If you haven't seen the stove, it is a commercial range and it is a monster, with 6 burners, 2 ovens, a griddle and a broiler and it has always been the focal point of out kitchen and we want to make it more so. From the numerous calls we made, we had only two responses and they both told us to junk the stove and buy a refurbished one second hand on the web - which we've adamantly refused to do. We did get one quote however and if ever we needed a wake up call, this was it - Ka-Ching Ka-Ching once again. But as Liz always tells me, it will all fall into place. Meanwhile, my nails are bitten down to the quick (both uppers and lowers) - but rest assured it will all be taken care of before the project is done.

If you didn't know it, our project has somehow become a bit bloated too and I'm praying it won't expand beyond its' current 4 rooms! OUCH!!

Beyond the costs though, with Laura's expertise, when you return for a visit or come for your first time, you're going to discover a kitchen that is not only highly functional (YUM!) but aesthecally beautiful and it is a designer's dream.This project is our daughter 's pride and joy (second only to her kids & our grandkids that is). Laura has such a sharp eye and has added so many decorative details that you'll be amazed. While you can get a feeling for the changes and some of the new features by looking at the attached photos, the only way you can really appreciate our remodel though is up close and personal. Towards that end, we will be having an open house to show it off - so keep your eyes peeled here for more info. Of course, if you can 't make the Open House you can always take this opportunity to book your reservation with us here now instead ...........

Thank you - Hope to see you soon,
Liz and Scott