If you remember, we almost didn't get this place because it was listed as a two flat when in fact it was zoned as a single family home. This second upstairs kitchen was a thorn in our side when it came to switching our mortgage to a single family. The lender was worried about us renting the upstairs when it was illegal so they insisted that the sellers remove the appliances and cap the water and gas lines in the wall. Above is the photo for craigslist. We were able to sell the cabinets to a young Mexican family for $25. A pretty good deal for both of us. We avoided dumping in a land fill and they get some sturdy solid wood cabinets.
What is left behind is old 50s plastic tile. The tile came off pretty easy but the mastic was a pain in the ass to remove. The mastic smelled like 50 dead horses were used to make it. I was able to save about half of the tiles. (Anybody need faux white marble tiles?) We spent a good two weeks in December knocking off the old tiles and mastic. I know we could have ripped the walls out and installed drywall. However, the plaster is in good shape and drywall costs money. Our labor is cheap.
Here I am in my "uniform"; khaki pants, gross White Sox hat, and respirator (more comfortable than a dust mask). The walls have been skim-coated and are ready to be primed. Now if we just knew what we were going to do with this room. Another bedroom, giant walk in closet, sauna (now I'm dreaming).
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