SINK OR SWIM

We have plumbing! Not only do we have a functional washing machine but the kitchen sink and new mixer tap is also fully plumbed in. No more trips to the upstairs bathroom to fill the kettle or to rinse out crockery in the bath tub. Our new sink is even larger than the old one so lots more space to soak all those dirty pots and pans.

Kumai Chrome Monobloc tap

I was a little concerned about the positioning of the new tap particularly as it's quite tall and this might have affected our ability to open the window.  However as the sink is not fully centred under the window this turned out OK but something to bear in mind for those of you out there buying new kitchen taps, height could be an issue.   

Sink and tap fully plumbed in

 

The Kumai Chrome Monobloc tap is polished chrome, simple and sleek in design with side control levers. Don't be fooled into thinking this tap is rubbish as I know most product reviewers gave it the cyber thumbs down on the Wickes web site due to issues with water pressure.  This tap works perfectly well in areas of good water pressure, with an ample fast gush of water being released.

First of the wall hung cabinets 

Tiling continues on the other side of the window

The new outside garden tap has also been plumbed in and probably in the nick of time too as some of the patio plants had almost reached the point of no return. A few have now gone to that great compost heap in the sky due to the prolonged dry spell.

At last I can water the patio plants

This was a variegated rhododendron

As the forecast rain has so far not materialised, it’s time to catch up on the mountain of washing that’s built up over the past month. Whilst the smalls are tumbling round in the washer, my four legged friends and I are chilling out in the garden.

All this kitchen work is so tiresome

These moggies are invading my personal space

I don't think that tortoise has spotted me yet

Was it something I said?