I'm glad to hear that you were able to take a break from the 30 Days of Photography challenge to focus on more important tasks.
It's great that you were able to work on creating a floor covering in the kitchen area with the help of your father-in-law.
I hope you're happy with the progress you've made so far, and I wish you all the best as you continue to work on sanding the walls, filling gaps with professional paste, and painting the whole kitchen.