Buzz, Buzz!

That's the sweet sound of a saw cutting wood! Yes, I finally got the wood to build the window seat. This weekend, I went to Home Depot and bought 3/4-inch oak plywood (which was only $1 per sheet more than the birch) for the cabinetry. I also got the piano hinges, framing material, etc. To make things easier, I had HD cut the wood to my specifications. Not only would that save me time and hassle at home, it would mean that I could fit it into my car without bugging my husband to bring the pickup. Unfortunately, I found out that I couldn't maneuver the 72-inch long pieces into the car doors (though my calculations showed they would've fit if I could've just gotten them through there). So I had to call my hubby from the HD parking lot to come load it up. He understood :-)

Most of the wood is now in the dining room to be sure it doesn't get dinged or warped in the garage til next weekend. My plan is to cut the smaller cabinetry pieces and framing Saturday, then prime it all. By Sunday afternoon, I should be able to assemble the window seat and install it. The first coat of paint will have to wait til the following weekend. I think I'll wait to do the trim til the last hutch is completed. That way I can trim out the entire project at once.

My daughter is excited. She's finally starting to envision the whole thing as it will look completed. She's been so patient!