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Finally we are putting the finishing touches on our new little home. It's turning from a job site into a new home in front of our eyes. This is the most exciting part of the project (I think). Here, Jon (left) is helping Michel (center) and Gabe install the upper cabinets.

Dominic, Gabe's son, has come to pitch in and help get the job done. With Dominic's help we should be able to finish our home on schedule. Since our kitchen is small and storage space is at a premium, Michel + Gabe added a foot to the height of our upper cabinets. This will add a lot of storage and since the ceiling is high, it fits just fine.

Another view of the kitchen with center, round island and maple cutting board top. There is storage underneath and room for stools all around. The refrigerator will go in the space on the left and the stove on the right. Above the stove is a combo microwave, vent hood.

Here's one of our slick little toilets. There are 2 buttons on top of the tank; one for a half flush, one for a full. It's still only 1.6 gallons, however.See our materials list for links to their Web site.

While the plumbers and electricians and cabinetmakers are busy inside, Evan and I have been out in the front laying our flagstone walkways. Adding cobble and small river rock made it easier to fit the flagstone and adds interest.