It's been almost a year since I bought a mobile home that was so distressed, one of the metrics I used to hire sub-contractors was how pale they became when they saw the work site. The ones who went white got a polite "thank you". The ones whose demeanor revved up a bit at the challenge got the job.

We're painting the outside this weekend, and I've started putting up art and moving furniture into the rooms. Yes, there will be plenty more photos and stories and blow-by-blow descriptions to come. I'm listing the place next month.

Shall we start with the kitchen? And shall we cut right to the chase?

This:

...is now this:

Girl Scout's honor.