OK, got the plumber out and he had to go about 25' into the pipe to unclog it so I am really glad I didn't decide to tackle this since my snake is about 10' long!!!
I reused the floor laminate since it was only a year or 2 old - went to Home Depot and bought the last 3 boxes when I ofund out that they just discontinued it, now I am scrambling trying to find the edge trim - I have 4 pieces but need 2 more. Darn it.

Also struggling with the back splash. Can't make up our minds - actually it's me - Joanie just wants it done. she is definitely not as fussy as I am. But if I am going to have to spend my time installing it, then darn-it I had better like it.

Check out Joanie at her new workstation - her cookbooks are in the bookshelf to her left - nice!!!!