I laughed at this and I so agree with you!!
I think it may have just been decided that we are NOT going to
Disneyland in May.
Instead we get to redo the upstairs bath
(yes, it does really need it), but I'd still rather have a Disney trip!
I'm not sure what your plans are (or what your level of "handiness" is), but I thought I'd offer these up, anyway.
Words of warning from someone who has seen many a bathroom redo go horribly wrong:
Do not do your own tile (but your own grout is fine)...unless you've done it before (and have a good tile saw) OR you're using that stuff that's affixed to wire mesh. The other exception? Doing your own backsplashes should be fine.
Never try to do your own plumbing (unless you're a plumber or a good GC). It almost always costs you more, in the end. Note: I'm not talking about replacing fixtures (like a sink)....but the actual pipework that connects everything.
Never try to do your own electrical (unless you're an electrician). It almost always cost you more, in the end (and could have negative implications on your homeowners insurance). Note: I'm not talking about fixtures (like that beautiful Tiffany fan/light combo you've been eyeing) but the wiring that connects everything.
Budget about 10% to 15% more than you think you'll spend. Like kitchens...bathrooms seem to eat money.
They say when building...measure twice, cut once. With bathrooms..measure thrice, recheck it again, and THEN cut. I've seen people flub the measurement for their back splash and come up short on material and waste $75 in tile because they keep measuring that corner piece JUST slightly wrong...among other things.
Know your sink drain, personally. Rear drain, bottom drain, front drain, P traps, S traps (pray you don't have one of these) and Drum traps...know what you have now so you can either buy the same type....or budget for replacement plumbing to accommodate the type you want.
Combining the above 2 tips: When you measure for your sink....make sure you're measuring for the right mount (under or over). It sounds like a "no duh" type of tip...but you'd be surprised at the number of people I know who have had to do the "Home Depot walk of shame", and return that gorgeous undermount sink because they mis-measured their counter opening.
And most important: If you plan on doing the work "together", work in marital counseling to the budget.
I don't remember seeing them on our last visit. Have to make sure to check them out on our next trip.
There are tons of hairballs in the pool and the giraffes have taken to making signs:
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