Are you DIY? Or, do you have a KD and/or GC? If so, ask them how they work. If not, there are also many resources in the Library that would help. Here's what I've learned from our experiences...a very, very general synopsis of events: Generally, you would make the infrastructure changes first. This includes changing doors/windows/walls/ceilings as well as rough-ins for plumbing and electrical work. Preliminary electrical & plumbing work will need to be inspected prior to closing up walls and installing cabinets. In our case, we wanted the tile to go under the cabinets, so we put in the tile floor before the cabinets and appliances. Those who do not want to tile (or put other flooring) under their cabs & appliances sometimes wait to do the floor after the cabinets have been installed. If you do this, be sure the flooring under the cabinets & appliances will be flush with the planned finished floor...this is so (1) you can easily install/remove appliances and (2) you don't lose counter height. Some people paint before the cabinets go in...we primed walls & ceiling and then painted the ceiling. But, we're waiting to paint the walls b/c I'm still not sure what color I want to use and need to see everything installed first. Cabinets go in b/f appliances, of course. Then there's crown molding and light rail and cabinet lights (inside/under/over). Backsplash can be now or later. Appliances go in after the cabinets are installed. Then there's the toekick, furniture base, shoe molding, etc. All the finishing touches. Final electrical & plumbing inspection. Do NOT take this as gospel...it's just a general outline of what was done on our project...YMMV! HTH!

I recommend a 1.5in "sash brush" for the edges of the panels. It's easier to handle than the 3" brush. Never dip more than 1/4 of the brush, and if it starts getting gunked with paint, stop and wash it out. I primed last night and it looks crappy (color still showing through).....do I need to prime again? A bit of show-through is OK, but if you have big blotchy areas of original color showing, another coat of primer is needed. I need to know exactly how to paint the doors. I have recessed panels. Do I paint the inner part or outer frame first? Inner ... it's less likely that you will accidentally touch the panel while painting the outer frame. If you have a shaped molding at the edge of the panel, run the roller onto this molding to spread the paint onto it Take the doors OFF and work with them flat. It is much easier. 1 - roll paint crosswise on panel, including the molding. 2 - brush it to smooth, vertically 3 - brush the paint smooth on the molding removing any excess by touching the brush to the puddle of paint. Tap the tip of the bristles into the corners to cover them. 4 - Roll paint onto the frame. 5 - Brush paint smooth, doing horizontal bars first, then one stroke down each vertical. Set it aside to dry, go on to the next one. What about the grooves? Run over them with a roller, brush paint into and parallel to the groove with the tip of the brush. You might need to get an artist;s brush to do this. If I start to roll and the roller runs out of paint, do I re-load and start again at the same spot or not?\ Do not roll until the roller "runs out". Re-load while you still have paint left. How do I paint the crown molding? I am nervous about that dripping. You WILL drip! Take the doors off, and tape a plastic drop cloth along the base of the crown molding to catch the drips. Tape along the ceiling, too. Brush with short strokes vertically (across the molding)for about a foot to get coverage, then brush gently back into the already painted area .. do the next foot. That way you are brushing back into wet paint all the time *********** DO NOT GO BACK! Paint goes through an ugly blotchy stage as it dries, and you will be tempted to "touch it up". DO NOT DO THIS! Wait until it is completely dry, then evaluate it.

Ooops. He wasn't finished, came back today. ignore that post please.

So much of this depend on whether you want to make this look right….it is two obviously different sections… completely different windows…doors…and a ton of personality on the tiny side……pretty blah on the major portion …..every effort should be made to unify the curb appeal….it is my opinion that adding some cute to the big side is the way to go….for re- sale later on …and for your enjoyment every time you come home