Constuction is proceeding well so far. Can't believe it is really happening - it was a bit shocking on demo day! Demo, rough electrical and plumbing are done, drywall is in progress. Thankfully no dry rot discovered during demo, was phobic about that worry. Just a bit of termite damage in the subfloor, easy to remedy.

The highlight so far: assembling a time capsule for the future homeowner of this 1942 cottage. I used an old tin box and enclosed a personal note and photo of myself, history of the house, some pictures of the house and garden, local paper etc. It was fun to make and I wonder when it will be unearthed. It is embedded in the wall for some future generation and it makes me smile every time I think about it.

Will keep you posted. If we stay on schedule the kitchen will be complete in 8 weeks.

The Time Capsule: