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The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom – Week 8: The Reveal-ish

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationNovember 20, 2022145Views 0Likes 2Comments

Edited 12/30/22 - The Guest Bath is finally finished. So, please be sure to check out the update: The Guest Bath - The Real Reveal I feel like a month has passed since last weekend. After returning from the live audience shows in the Hudson Valley, I quickly went to work on the guest bath…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 7

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationNovember 11, 2022186Views 0Likes 5Comments

The tile is almost done. I repeat: the tile is almost done! To say I am thrilled is an understatement. The tiler will be grouting today but caulking in the next few weeks--I'll explain why in a minute. I purchased the wall tile well over a year ago and had no idea if I…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 6

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationNovember 6, 2022148Views 0Likes 0Comments

Finally, I have something to report. Week six is where you start to understand how I operate. I accomplish tiny tasks for five weeks and then rush to finish during the last three. Most of the time, this crush of work is self-induced. This time, I was waiting for tradespeople, but that is totally understandable.…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 5

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 27, 2022181Views 0Likes 2Comments

Way back in olden times, pre-pandemic, the One Room Challenge was only six weeks long. More than once, I've sent thanks out into the universe that we all now have eight weeks. How did we complete an entire room in barely over a month? It was chaotic and stressful. I remember that. If this…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 4

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 20, 2022271Views 0Likes 4Comments

Waiting, waiting, waiting. It's so difficult being at the mercy of other people's schedules, but it is a lesson in patience that I probably need. Since last week's post, I do have some good news. The tiler is coming on November 7. So, if all goes according to plan, I should be able to make…

The Revenge of the Guest Bathroom: Week 3

One Room Challenge, Respectful RenovationOctober 13, 2022182Views 0Likes 3Comments

My update is a little late this week because I've been waiting for the plumber and the potential tiler. There have been days where I've been a bit stressed about all the waiting, but I'm mostly keeping things in perspective. Restoring the diamond-paned window has kept me busy, and I spent some time cleaning and…