Ice

 

The icicles have been growing--I like to think it is a sign that the temperatures are warm enough to allow melting. We are deep in a cold spell, with night temperatures around -20C.

"Only Those with an IQ of 140+ Can Spot the Difference"

 Subtle--very subtle. Also, the roller rack is sitting over a large hole...

Camping In

 This is our interim kitchen--our old countertop and sink mounted on some trestles and hooked up to the new plumbing. Well, it will have to do for the time being. 

Going Deep

 Joanne is drywalling the Deep Wall (the studs are 10")!

We decided to go straight across. While it slightly diminishes the size of the kitchen, it accommodates everything very tidily: drains, vents, wiring, the lot!

Any Old Iron

 In this case, any old brass valves scrounged from the workshop to act as temporary test shutoffs for the new kitchen lines. Everything's tight; nothing leaks. That is almost the end of the original copper; there is still an old section about four feet long left in the cellar, but everything else, water lines and drains alike, is new.

Product Endorsement

 This link belt system actually works. I slipped it on the table saw and INSTANTLY the rumble that has haunted me for the last 18 years vanished. I discovered that I had ordered a little too much; this may be handy if I ever get around to renovating that second saw.