Kitchen Cabinet Removal

One of the first things we need once moving in is functioning appliances. The kitchen came fitted with a range top and wall oven, and these appliances were original 1959 Gaffers and Sattler, so while they make an interesting antique they aren't in the best working condition. I have purchased a full range, but in order to make space for this in the kitchen it required moving the original gas stove/range top. This seemed like a daunting task since I couldn't see how the cabinet is connected to the wall/other units. I wasn't sure whether this is a delicate operation or a smash everything up job. I firstly removed the cabinet doors, which was a simple case of unscrewing them. Then I found some screws which connected the stove top to the counter and undid those. The range top was very heavy, but came out after some wiggling. Then I went and purchased a crow bar and sledge hammer. By wedging the crow bar between the counter top and wall (put a piece of wood or something protective between the crow bar and wall if you don't want to damage the wall) I was able to pry the cabinet away from the wall and with some sledge hammering I was able to break the cabinet into small sections which were easy to remove. Who would have thought destructing things would be so easy? Now I have a nice space with a gas connector for my new range. Here's a photo of my new range :):

Painting Results

Here are some results of the painting make over. It becomes clear how the white trim contrasts against the swiss coffee to give a fresh modern feel.

Here is before:


Here is after:


I still haven't painted the closet doors because I may replace them. Note the floor has been painted with gray garage floor paint, in order to seal in the black asbestos mastic, which was left over from the tile removal.