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THE DESERT HOUSE
2017 Journey, The Restoration

The 2017 Journey, Desert House Restoration
A Dry River Bed for
the Desert House
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0307.0704) Desert House just before my Departure in March 2017

The 2017 Journey, Bath Room Exhaust Fan
Before I even arrived in Southern California, I convinced Richard that the first thing to install is a bathroom fan, especially since mobile homes never have them and a bathroom fan would help keep the moisture level in the home much lower.
So, before I go there, he ordered a large volume exhaust fan and had it there when I showed up.
Exhaust Fan in Bathroom
So, the first thing that I work on is the exhaust fan which I install above the bathroom window and because there was already an electrical receptacle close by, I installed the fan just above the window with it's own on-off switch.
When I arrive this winter, he showed me the fan that he had purchased. I went to work on it first and had it in the wall just above the bathroom window.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0126.1054) Installing the Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0126.1059) Installing the Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Using the light circuit, I added a switch and had it working is only a short time.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0127.1022) New Bathroom Exhaust Fan

The 2017 Journey, Kitchen Restoration
To provide protection for the new bamboo flooring installed last year, a thick paper is tapped over the entire floor throughout the kitchen and living room and then, cardboard is taped over the paper in the areas that I will be working.
The Burden, The Work
California: The Desert House: Kitchen Restoration
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0217.1837) Desert House Floor Covering
Next, I begin cutting a window between the kitchen and living room and rebuilding the wall in the kitchen
Cutting A Hole in the Kitchen Wall
Kim asks Richard, Since the kitchen is so small, can a pass-through window between the kitchen and living room be cut out to make the kitchen seem larger? When Richard asks me if the opening can be made, my answer is, Sure it can be done, but it will probably also require moving some electrical wiring.
When the hole is cut, sure enough, several wires need to be moved and rerouted, but by opening the kitchen wall in this way, we are able to add some badly needed receptacle circuits in this area of the kitchen.
Kitchen Wall
Desert House
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0127.1223) View from the Living room into the Kitchen
The Stove Cabinet
Richard and Kim had purchased a new cabinet to install next to the stove under the kitchen pass through window. This cabinet is installed first.
The pass through window will latter be transformed into a bar where several people can sit to eat a meal while Kim shows off her cooking talent.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0127.1315) A New Cabinet next to the Stove

The Sink Cabinet
After removing the old counter top and while the cabinet is open, I take the opportunity to replace the old sagging pressboard shelves with plywood shelving and paint the inside of the cabinet.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0127.1046) Installing the Sink and Counter
Also, I install new partitions between the sink section and the shelf and drawer sections. It is a black hardboard that I will later paint white to match the rest of the cabinet interior. Next, I begin work on installing the new countertop and sink.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0127.1312) Painting the inside of the Cabinet
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0127.1313) Painting the inside of the Cabinet
Kim is still painting the cabinet doors and they will be installed later.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0127.1314) Painting the inside of the Cabinet

The 2017 Journey, Wall Tile
The Kitchen Tile
Both sides of the kitchen will be tiled with six inch white submarine tile. However, before that can be done, the old multi-layer wall covering must be removed and a concrete backer board attached to the studs.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0202.1627) Installing the wall Tile on Sink Wall
Once the backer board is securely installed, the tiles can be installed with the thin-set tile glue. Small spacers are used in between tiles to allow for grout later.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0202.1757) Plastic Spacers are used to separate the Tile
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0203.1429) The Tile on Sink Wall is installed.
The same thing is done to the Stove wall and then I move into the bathroom to begin installing tile above the bathtub.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0214.1606) Installing Tile Above the Tub
Kitchen Wall
Desert House
(b7-ca-desert-2018-0312.1657) View from the Kitchen into Living room

The 2017 Journey, Wrought Iron Fence and Gates
One of the last things that I was to install before leaving in March of 2017 was the black wrought iron fence and gates. There are two walk through gates and one electric drive through gate.
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0306.1743) A walk through gate
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-306.1744) A walk through gate and drive through
Desert House
Interior Remodel
(b7-ca-desert-2017-0307.0704) The front of the Desert House

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