So we have spent the last two days demo-ing our bathroom for the remodel that is starting on Monday. We have been amazed at the "uh-oh" moments we have had so far as well as wondering how the heck they got signed off for it being "to code". We dismantled the tub/shower insert in about 2.5 hrs but when we pulled the tub out we found that they didn't run the copper pipes through the 2x4 they just put them in front of it. WHY? So now we have to have our plumber come and drill some holes, move some pipes, etc. etc. AND... that's just one of the "Johnson's" that we found. Then everything came to an almost standstill as we tried to figure out how to remove the existing tile without removing the derma-board. We chiseled for what seemed like hours with a sledge and chisel only to remove one row of tiles then decided that we should call our contractor before we removed something we shouldn't and..... he said yep, try to keep as much derma-board down. He said that they could do it if we wanted to leave it. After many shrugs and figuring we could end up throwing good money after bad... the math, as well as our memories of the the DIY Network show "Do It Yourself Disasters" had us leaning on the "well..... let's let the professionals do this part of it". That decided, it was on to scraping popcorn from the ceiling which Rick did wonderfully. I took down my "art" project (trying to recycle our medicine cabinet). I'm going to, as Gina would say, "Bedazzle" it, and give it some new life. If this fails we only out the $8 bucks for the paint and some of my time.
The above being said, and we're still not finished, this is usually the weekend we decorate our house and our yard for the coming holiday season. Since we are occupied with other endeavors we may actually take to the "Ditto" idea and go from there. We'll post some pictures once the OLD has become NEW. Happy Holidays!
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Hello Children! Well the "ditto" idea is brilliant. Love it.
As far as home 're-muddling' is concerned maybe you have heard the saying "every project takes twice as long and costs three times what you've figured". Just assume this for every friggin' project you undertake and you will be okay. This also goes for the times you hire the sacred 'professional'.
Okay, we made it out of so-cal alive but really, just barely.
love you guys, g-me
Gi-Gi-V- Gina....
Wait... just WAIT til you see the pix, before and after.. We BOTH are giddy with the transformation. We can't believe that what we "had" is gone, and the what we "have" is real. If we would have done a DIY it would have been as you said, BUT, with our ROCKSTAR DILLEY GUYS the bid came in lower than we thought so the "surprise changes" were more than welcomed...They are ON TIME, CREATIVE, PRECISE... and we are so happy with how nice they are to work with. I couldn't be happier with the experience... We've saved, and waited so long for this. We can't wait to give them a testimonial. BTW our Plumber is the BOMB too. It's been a no-stress, very exciting week pretty much because they all show up and do what they said they would. I'm a very happy gurl.. YES...GURL. :)
Sorry... I've been so selfish..So GLAD you survived SOCAL. We were worried when we got no word... Just sayin... Love you guys!!
Such GREAT news...good for all of you. Sounds like a very pleasant experience. You are blessed, indeed.
home again...and lovin' it.
xo
Wow! What is it with everyone in the remodeling mood. Hasn't hit me yet, not that I don't need it. . . I watch a lot of those HGTV shows. . . Does that count.
Good luck. I agree with the "girl" brilliant "ditto" idea. Be like my old man (spouse) He has the lights up year, just plugs them in at Christmas. Course we are at the end of a long driveway and no one sees are house. . .
Don't get stressed. Enjoy the day!
KJF
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