More home improvements!

So I've been toying with the idea of getting a microwave for over my range. Since I bought the house, and my counter microwave took up a ridiculous amount of space.

First, we took down the old hood. Notice the two holes in the drywall. The one on the left must have been a "tester" to find the electricity.

One thing I forgot to think of is where to plug the new microwave in...so I installed my first outlet. Yes, ME. Hence, the broken outlet cover because there was not enough room to fit it under the board at the top of the cabinets. But, I still think I did an excellent job.

I then had to fill in the drywall holes. I couldnt just leave those other ones.

I know it's hard to see, but the picture (of the picture) below is how the kitchen looked before I bought the place.

Below is a shot I took after I painted last February. Old hood.
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YAY! Notice my new magnetic knife holder on your left.

Pretty exciting to me! This is basically how I spent my Memorial Day weekend. I did purchase a cabinet for the bathroom upstairs. My roommate has a tendency to fill up ALL counter space and it drives me batty. So I took that as a hint we needed more storage. I bought the cabinet online and then painted, assembled, and let her fill it up. I am now content.

Kate may notice the ihome in this pic. It isnt below a cabinet, as supposed to be, but I cannot express how excited I am to have music and radio in the bathroom. I'll get my morning fix of NPR and fun iPod tunes during a shower.