Yes, it's true! Grace and I are almost done the bathroom in the suite. A little caulking, one more quick coat of paint and then towel holders, etc. and we're done! I'm sure we can get it all done tomorrow.
Today's big project was getting the toilet installed. It got a little more complicated since Grace found some flooring on craigslist on Thursday. I came home from work on Thursday to find Grace and Sara laying flooring. (Our original plan was to simply paint the floor. This looks a lot nicer - and it's warmer on the feet.) You can see the flooring in the pictures.
Back to the toilet... Grace picked it up a couple of weeks ago at The REStore . It sat outside and waited to be installed... and waited... That wasn't bad in and of itself. It was put to good use - as was the toilet we took out of the bathroom - observe:
But all good things must end and the toilet was installed today. I had replaced all of the innards beforehand so I figured it would be a quick job. Unfortunately, there was one part I hadn't replaced (the tank bolts) and it leaked like crazy... After a quick trip to the hardware store, all systems were go. The toilet was christened shortly thereafter - what a day of rejoicing and celebration!Here are a couple of pictures. They show the flooring we got as well as the shower and toilet.
In the end, we managed to remodel our bathroom for well under $500. That's a pretty good deal if you ask me. Ya gotta love craigslist, the REStore and various other thrift stores!
12 comments:
looks like a throne fit for a king.
Just what we needed to see!!!!
you & me both...
I especially like the handle for lifting the toilet tank cover. That's a unique and creative touch!
I was wondering if anyone was going to mention that... it's actually the hand towel holder that I hadn't installed yet.
Wow...imagine my surprise when I open up your blog..and there's a new post!! Impressive!
yeah well, it's a tightly focused blog - I don't post about spring training, books I've read (or want to read...), etc. - just my home renovations...
Wow, nice work! My new bathroom is almost done too.....it cost quite a bit more money, I did none of it myself (except for the painting) and I hope to be christening it by the weekend. I'll send you pics later...
I hope to come try your new WC sometime... This bathroom is the first project we've actually completed. Feels good.
I will save a seat for you!
I'm even OK if it's SRO!
The caulking is by far the best I have ever seen. I don't even see Stevie's t-shirt tucked away anywhere.
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