The sink and new faucet are installed, in addition to the tile on the countertop. We also painted the vent above the stove in hopes that it would blend in better than the previous harvest gold color.I really love the new faucet that was installed. I especially love the soap dispenser that was also installed into the sink. It’s very easy to refill and allows me to keep that area less cluttered with soap bottles.

The vent project was not as successful as I had hoped. Mostly because of human error. We bought cans of primer and metallic color for this, instead of using a brush. That was a good idea for sure. However, I wasn’t really experienced with how even and light you have to spray, so that caused some issues. I ended up getting drippy paint and then tried to fix it too quickly. It’s noticeable to me, but it was an inexpensive fix to get it to blend in better in the kitchen. Our plan now is to watch for sales so that we can get a stainless steel vent for that area.

Overall a successful project that wraps up under $500. As I’ve said before, it’s not a professional job, but the price is definitely right. It took a lot of work hours, but I learned so much through the experience. I’m getting more comfortable in making changes in the house on our own. I’m amazed at how much money you can save by doing the work yourself. For us, the less money it costs, the better.