House Renovations

First it was the roof. One too many leaks in the dining room, even though it doesn't rain much in Phoenix. We had to get it done.
Then we decided to insulate and drywall the cement block TV/computer room. In the process, we thought we'd replace the old windows with energy efficient ones. We also replaced the carpeting in this room and in all the bedrooms.
We love this room now.
The biggest renovation was the kitchen. We scrapped off the old wall paper and Phil sanded the ceiling and walls. What a mess.
We replaced the old formica countertops with granite, and the old ceramic sink with a black composite sink, and new faucet fixtures.
Before:
After:

We also replaced the large, dated florescent light with recessed ceiling lights, under the counter lighting and a pendant light over the sink.

The ceiling fan had to go!

We like the new ceiling fan so much better. Phil painted the kitchen with "straw" and the accent wall with "caramel latte", or as he calls it, burnt sienna.

Putting up with all the dust and work has been so worthwhile. We are really enjoying the changes.