The closest the spouse and I ever got to divorce involved plumbing. That's why, when the spouse said, "It's time to redo the bathroom," I thought it was a good time to leave town. I spent spring break in Texas with the grandchildren. We took walks to the park and went shopping for shoes. We went out to eat and did craft projects. We went to Dallas and learned about history (the Texas School Book Depository and the grassy knoll,) explored the Perot Science Museum, and visited the Fort Worth Zoo. I came home after 10 days and the bathroom was completely gutted...not remodeled, gutted! Here's what it looks like now:
Believe it or not, this is progress! This bathroom is tiny, the size of a small walk-in closet. The new shower walls are framed in and the plumbing is hooked up. New sub-flooring has been installed and is ready to be tiled. Most of the minutes on my cell phone have been used this month for plumbing. No, I haven't been calling the plumbing supply company ordering parts. I stand in the bathroom with my phone while the spouse, out in the pump house, turns on the water. My job is to monitor for leaks so he can turn off the water before there's a flood!
I love watching those remodeling and renovating shows on TV. They can renovate an entire house in a half hour show. I have noticed, however, that they never have to run back and forth to Home Depot for missing parts and supplies. That's probably why we're into month two of this project, but, we haven't called the divorce lawyer yet.
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They also serve who only stand and wait. I hope that's a comfort to you..... :-)
ReplyDeleteHome projects, whether "homemade" or done by a contractor (with whom a husband is always displeased, at least in this house) are . . . awful. But after just so many years of marriage, y'just sigh and . . . wait until the upheaval's over.
I am excited about redoing our larger bathroom in the next month. However, I am not looking forward to being in the house while the work is being done. I am being told it will take two weeks.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading about your month long situation, I am thinking I should maybe leave the country for an extended stay.
Smart move getting out before the remodeling begins. I can not wait to see the completed project. But in the meantime I hope you do not have to call a divorce lawyer but I can imagine why you would have to.
ReplyDeleteThat does seem to be taking a bit longer than advertised. Please remember to let me see what it looks like once it's finished. It's probably a while away, though. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think remodeling projects are like giving birth. The joy you feel once its over makes you forget the pain.
ReplyDeleteThat's my winter project, with my wonderful, fabulous contractor. All lovely except for six people vying for the upstairs loo for the duration.
ReplyDeleteWe are almost done remodeling our two bathrooms - it is nuts doing two at once, but then I only have to clean the mountains of dust and debris once. I told hub the next major project that must be done is a sign it is time to leave the house - permanently!
ReplyDeleteProfessionals bring all the needed tools and parts plus a few spares just in case. I gauge a job on how many trips I expect to make to Lowes. Changing a faucet is a two trip job...on a good day.
ReplyDeleteThose shows on TV are so deceiving...they have tons of help, tons of money, and tons of people doing all the work.
ReplyDeleteI had a new floor and subfloor put into my dining room this winter and that's stopped any other plans for redoing my apartment for now. I retired in May and am just getting used to being out of the office. Visiting from A to Z Challenge.
ReplyDeleteLooking good. I try to do as much as I'm able to do myself, but anything that appears well beyond my knowledge or just need it done soon.
ReplyDeleteI hate having things torn up. We hire out jobs like that now. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteNo, no, don't call the divorce lawyer yet! Heee...I liked your post. At the beginning, I was thinking, "Oh, this is going to be a very personal post," then you made me smile :D Oh, when my mom passed away, the responsibility of having things renovated naturally fell on me, being the only resident of the house. But the guy who did his job wasn't that good, ugh! I'm tempted to do things myself!
ReplyDeleteI'll soon be married and we'll stay there so I think I'll keep your story in mind, to remind me to never reach that divorce period (LOL!!!). Well, we don't have divorce here, but you get what I mean ;)
(A-to-Z'er here, dropping by)
We are still married because we do not do projects such as these.
ReplyDeleteHow's your bathroom now? Renovating projects may take more time than expected since adjustments and changes are made along the way. It is also important to pay attention to every detail as it is a vital part of having a quality bathroom. Thanks for sharing. :)
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