It seems fitting that my first post of 2024 is a bathroom update. I feel like I've written about little else in the past two years. Writing my bathroom plans on the blog also seems to be the kiss of death.
Remember this mood board?
Let's pretend I never shared it with you…
During the past few weeks, I have been working on the main bathroom renovation plan. I had such a nightmare experience with the guest bath that my enthusiasm for another bathroom remodel was at an all-time low for a long time. However, much like childbirth, the pain faded, and Andy and I decided it would…
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…
I don't have much to share this week because I am still waiting for the plumber. Until he comes to repair the toilet flange and drain pipe, I cannot screw down the subfloor. The subfloor needs to be screwed down before I can reinstall the HardieBacker on the shower walls and so on. It is…
I have been sitting on this post for a few days because the freshness of the failed guest bathroom remodel challenged my desire to exercise compassion and kindness above all else. Now that I am a few days removed from parting with the contractor, I have a better handle on my feelings and, therefore, my…
By this time next week, I might have some photos with noticeable changes to share--a substantial update if it all comes together. However, this week, we are still celebrating a couple of victories. First, the electrical rough-in has been done...twice. Due to a miscommunication, the electrician first installed some major wiring in a location that…