Code_Mom_ details near-free kitchen remodel
- X user @code_mom_ posted a thread describing a low-cost kitchen and laundry room remodel, saying walls were removed and appliances relocated today. - The poster estimated the project cost 'almost nothing,' listing added cabinets, relocated appliances, and wall removals as primary actions on X yesterday. - The thread drew about 1.8k views and sparked follow-up questions on layout and local permit needs. (x.com)
1/ X user @code_mom_ shared a detailed thread yesterday detailing a kitchen and laundry room remodel that cost "almost nothing," with walls removed and appliances relocated on the project day. The post has garnered 1.8k views so far. 2/ In the thread, @code_mom_ explained the work completed: two non-load-bearing walls knocked out to open the space, fridge and washer/dryer moved to new spots, and extra cabinets added for storage. All done in one day with basic tools. 3/ Cost breakdown per her post: zero for labor (DIY with family help), $0 for walls (just a sledgehammer and cleanup), under $100 total for cabinets scavenged from Facebook Marketplace, and free appliance relocation using dollies. "Truly almost nothing," she wrote. 4/ Before/after photos in the thread show a cramped, closed-off kitchen-laundry combo transformed into an open L-shaped layout. Original setup had walls boxing in the fridge; now it's against a new cabinet wall with the laundry stack nearby. 5/ She stressed safety first: verified walls weren't load-bearing via a stud finder and online load-bearing guides, no plumbing/electrical moved (just repositioned existing runs), and patched floors with leftover laminate scraps. No pros involved. 6/ Replies poured in with 50+ questions on specifics—like exact cabinet sources ( Marketplace freebies), dolly types (harbor freight rentals at $20/day), and permit needs. @code_mom_ answered several, noting her rural location skipped permits but urban users should check local codes. 7/ One top reply from @DIYDad42: "Permit check critical—fines in my city hit $1k for unpermitted walls." @code_mom_ replied: "100%. We called county inspector first, got green light verbally." Thread highlights DIY permit variance by location. 8/ Similar low-cost remodel tips from thread: source free materials via Nextdoor/Craigslist, reuse appliances to avoid $2k+ buys, plan layout on paper first (she sketched hers). Views climbed to 1.8k in 24 hours, with 200+ likes. 9/ @code_mom_ followed up today with a paint progress pic: walls primed, appliances hooked up and running. "Kitchen functional tonight!" Next steps hinted: countertop install from scraps next weekend. 10/ Full thread here for photos, costs, and Q&A:. Proves major renos don't need big budgets if you're handy and resourceful. What's your biggest DIY win?
