Bathroom Project #3: Demolition Date Night
Well, there’s no going back now. This isn’t much of a date night, either, as everything mostly has to go on serially. So, Jason ripped out a wall, and I followed behind occasionally with the ShopVac and tried not to scream at sudden loud noises and walls trembling. Tomorrow when it’s a little warmer & I can open the doors, I’ll polyurethane the new vanity while he rips out the floor.
Romantic evening at home!
Things we’ve learned so far about stupid construction and former owner’s crappy previous “renovation”:
1. What do you do when you accidentally order a countertop 1/2″ too long? You could send it back, but why? Just cut a hole in the wall and wedge it in. If you caulk the crap out of it, no one will figure it out until 20 years later when they try to update it.
2. If you can’t get enough nails in to secure a wall stud and have access to the other side of the wall, why not add some nails there? Nails hammered in from every direction imaginable just serve to make the wall extradoublestable and secure!
3. Got leftover pegboard? Need to level a floor? Or – just need to get rid of the pegboard? Why not cut it up and screw it into the subfloor before you put cheap laminate sticky tiles down!
4. Didn’t cut said cheap laminate sticky tiles the right size? No matter! You can caulk them to the toilet. So then, when you try and remove the toilet, you get the added efficiency of ripping out entire sections of flooring!
No matter! You have to get up pret-ty early in the morning to foil Amanda and Jason! And, I’ve been watching videos all day on how to (in about 4 different methods) patch holes of any size and shape in drywall. So, former idiot owner and construction company? Go on. Bring it.
The wall’s out and the house is still standing.
Tags: home improvement
What an adventure! There’s just some about unearthing those little mysteries, no? We had quite a time with the patio door install last weekend. Ah, the joys of homeownership! Good luck with your project!
Niiiiice!!!! Gotta love the “we can make it work” attitude. Our neighbors want to replace the tile in their kitchen but they can’t because the tile is UNDER the cabinets. Do to it right, they have to tear out the cabinets. Fun stuff. Good luck and I hope you don’t have any more surprises.
Sounds like fun! And I’m always amazed at other people’s idea of DIY
I feel you on the previous owner’s crappy workmanship. We’ve encountered so many examples of shoddy DIY work…makes me wonder what kind of messes we’ve left in our wake. LOL
I can’t wait to see the finished product!
Can I borrow your Jason? hehe Can’t wait to see the after pics!
You have no idea how cathartic it is to read about someone else’s trials and tribulations in home renovation. I struggled for more than two years with one kitchen and two bathrooms. If you want a shoulder to cry on or ask for some help just give me a shout, I love to spend other people’s money and help build stuff.
Color me impressed. Go, A&J!