Bathroom Bling

It was like an Extreme Home Makeover only without the extreme. And it took a lot longer than 7 days. And it was only one room. And there was only really me, with some help from a crippled Jodster..........but other than that it was just like the show. Ok so maybe not, but I thought it would have been fun to run around with a megaphone until my wife began beating me with it.

I realized that people didn't really get to see the old bathroom so here is a quick tour of the "before"


















And now the shiny new one. Since I found leaky pipes and an electrical box with a rag stuffed in it, the plumbing and electrical were both reworked to avoid leaks and fires. The room was re-sheeted and ceramics installed on floor and tub surround. A new bathtub, toilet and sink installed and an exhaust fan was installed to clear the steamy shower air (and objectionable aromas). Since I still had to go to work I think that's not too shabby for 3 weekends and a couple of hours each weeknight. I reckon I managed to put in about 8-9 full days of work despite a job, a child, a family barbecue and various mishaps and pitfalls. It's pretty but careful what you touch, some of the paint is still wet I think.