Behold, the Plywood Kitchen.

Small steps forward and back, along with help from friends (thanks so much Lorne and Chris!) and here I am. My kitchen is forming and so close to being usable - in a man cave sense. Just finished the floor. I should have cold water working in the sink today, with warm/hot water from passive solar working by end of next week. Then I'll move on to putting up pantries and figuring out what to do with these plywood counter tops.  Next, maybe some painting and cabinet doors.

34 days to move-in.

Kitchen floor. Done. Almost.

Today, I vow to finish laying down my new kitchen floor! It's taken me about a week. More pics to follow.

The Man Cave Kitchen, Part 1

In order to move into The Hovel, I must have some kind of working kitchen. While I could simply eat out every day, assuming I actually wished to prepare any food at home, I suppose I could get by with a sink, a hot plate, and a camping cooler (been there).

But I actually do want to have a real kitchen because I like to eat and I want to continue evolving my cooking skills. On top of that, the kitchen at the hovel happens to be the nicest room in the house.

So, what are the essential qualities a man cave-ish kitchen should have?

Well,

1. fridge
2. stove 
3. sink
4. places to put kitchen things - cabinets/pantry
5. surface area to work
6. easily cleanable
7. cheap

But there's more.  For me, it must go beyond spartan utilitarianism. It has to also be an interesting, somehow pleasing space to be in.

Put all those together, you're gonna get my kitchen.

The Man Cave Cometh

June 2nd is the DROP DEAD move in date to the hovel - come what may.

Have:

• Roof (leaky)
• electricity
• fridge *
• range *
• some furniture
• cold water in bathroom
• working toilet

Don't have:

• kitchen (but working hard on this)
• hot water
• shower
• internet
• a single clean room 

Kitchen Floor

Hard to believe I'm still working on this, but I am.  Must do something about this floor. I'm resolving to resolve it within the week.