From Hovel to Home

In case you did not see our bathroom before or have just forgotten how truly pathetic is was, here is a little refresher for you. Dated, ugly, call it what you want, it had to go. Looks a little better now, doesn't it? The old vanity top was so sloped that it was hard to keep anything on its surface.  So much better. Despite our initial problems with the grout, the tile floor turned out nicely. I cannot thank my parents enough for helping us with this project. As a reward I promise next time you visit we will let you use this bathroom instead of the weird little 3/4 bath at the other end of the house.

There's a monster living in my house. In fact, it's part of my house. Our main bathroom has not been updated since the house was built in 1949. It has not improved with age. The tub drain is both blocked and leaking, making a shower impossible. I really hate having a window in the shower. If we could actually use the shower our neighbors would be getting a peep show every morning. The little bit of light it lets in does not make up for the constant battle against water damage and rot. This was/is actually a pedestal sink. Someone slapped together a vanity cabinet around it. The integrated faucet is charming, but the whole thing has to go. Pedestal sinks just don't have enough storage The sink leaks, the toilet runs, there is no ventilation...the list goes on forever Little does the bathroom know that this is its last weekend on earth. On Monday we are stripping it to the studs. Stay tune for demo photos.