Suddenly, A Kitchen Counter Encountered In The Kitchen

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I was arriving back home this morning after dropping the dog off at the daycare and I noticed a truck sitting in the driveway.  Looks like the kitchen counter that wasn't supposed to arrive until next week is here.

As I told the installers, “I wasn't expecting you, but I am glad that you are here!”

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The precision with which these pieces were cut and fit together is amazing.

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Sink is in just the right spot. Last time we remodeled a kitchen they had to cut/remeasure/deliver the counter top THREE times. What a relief.

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The range fits just like it oughta.  Another huge relief.

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Installer was a bit peeved that the person who did the measurements didn't include the 'stove stick' (to fill that gap at the back of the range).  Small problem and easy fix, me hopes.

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This is what the kitchen looked like with my 'custom' cardboard countertop that allowed us to actually cook Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen (versus on the grill in the driveway).