Still Going...

As we predicted there have been multiple problems with just about every pipe in our bathroom.

Today they finished up pipes below the toilet and fixed the joists that they had to cut out. Now our toilet won't fall through the kitchen ceiling....a good thing!

Everything is grouted and the dry wall experts have come in and finished the walls. We had a sink which Matt sent back because it was too big. Unfortunately, they are out of stock of the smaller size...so now we're waiting...

The guys working on the house are neat bunch of guys that live around here and very involved in the neighborhood. We're blessed to be working with them!

Bathroom Update...

 Well, we've made some more progress. Unfortunately, because of the poor weather on Friday, not much work got done. I'm excited to see what happens on Monday!

Moving...slowly

Our tile guy got called away today to help with another project. He did get started though!! No, we aren't painting things red...that is the sealant that goes on top of the cement board. I did choose fairly large subway tiles to lessen the amount of grout. They also made a special frame for the window so that it will be completely water tight. What can't be seen is that they also replaced the toilet elbow...so once the floor tile is laid, the toilet will be able to be used again. Hooray...the basement bathroom is pretty cold in the winter 😰

More Progress!

The crew was here again today. They finished the drywall and cement board. They also began taping and mudding. Tomorrow the tile guy will begin working on the shower! I'm very excited to see my subway tiles going up!

Ranger is checking out the work too! This picture shows how big he is!!

Bathoom Renovation Has Begun

About two days ago our contractor contacted us. He let us know that they only had outside jobs currently. As it has been as low as -25, they were unable to work and wanted to move up our bathroom. We hashed out an agreement and they showed up the next morning. We quickly worked to take everything out and get ready.

As you can see it hadn't been updated for about 40-45 years! It was due for a makeover, but the real reason we were doing it is that the hundred year old pipes are giving out. As our bathroom is on the second floor...this poses a serious problem!

I got a call/text during the day. Unfortunately the sink pipe was so corroded that when they touched it, it fell apart. Even though the water was off, there was still water in the pipe which ran down the floor into the light fixture in the ceiling of the kitchen. Yikes!! 

Here's what I saw when I got home...lots of progress! They let me know that it needed insulated. So, since we had some insulation, I decided to do it myself.

Ranger kept me company while I worked. (He's becoming my shadow.)

 

Hooray insulation...which will hopefully lead to a much warmer bathroom.