I really like Gayle's suggestions!! My daughter has painted her paneling and it looks really nice. It would really brighten your house! I like the idea of glass doors in the upper cabinets. You can buy glass that has designs in it and is harder to see through if you're worried about seeing things through it.

Thanks for all your ideas. Jeff tried to talk be out of painting the paneling, but I told him I need to do it!!!!!! He said it won't be a problem working the cabinets and suggested lowering the bar area. I liked his ideas.

Awesome couple of days ... Jeff came in last evening so we went out to eat and goofed off a little. He got my water heater lite, put the outside step handrails in, fixed a couple of loose doors, put all new lightbulbs in, and headed home before noon to do his chores there.

The central ac is in and working really well. All I have left to do is get the carpet cleaned andi can move.

Yay! I do agree with lowering the bar!

I didn't do much more at the house, but didn't want to come back to the apartment, picked up for the carpet cleaners. I'm about to start going through my closet to minimize clothes. No need to keep moving things I can't wear.

I've decided to spend the extra money for the stove top and wall oven and not lose cabinets. I'll lower the bar to cabinet height and either leave the top cabinets open or glassed.

I missed a few days...who is Jeffrey?

The house is going to be perfect! Looking at the pictures, it is amazing, sitting there with that beautiful lawn!

Good appliances are so important. I think you are making a good choice. IK bought a low end dishwasher last year, and the door hinge is broken already. It doesn't pay to fix it because the whole thing has to be moved out from under the counter, and the side taken off. My advice....buy good stuff!

Judy, Jeff's my son!

While I was waiting today for a between 3 to 7 wait window for the carpet cleaners, they called to confirm tomorrow's appt. imagine me explaining that to my boss!

LOL Sandy - you've got too much on your plate right now!

Yes, and I'm taking a break to lighten my load.

In hope your boss is an understanding boss.. :) I agree that you need to take a break Sandy. You've been so busy, so stop and enjoy everything around you.

That's great that your boss would let you off!! Soon you'll be all moved in and things will all be settled!!! I hope you can get things all figured out with your soon to be ex!!!

Everybody has given you great ideas! I would only add to be sure to use Kilz on the paneling before you paint:D Everything is going to be so cute! I'm happy for you Sandy!