Is it true that we are now on AKL LITE Six??!?! Yes, bah-LEE DAT!

[kimmar067]

Good Morning Elin and Kim!

 

[franandaj]

Good Morning Kathy, Elin, Kim and all J's & K's!

Where is everyone today?

Oh yeah.......everyone but us is either at WDW or DL, getting ready to go to WDW or DL, on a ship somewhere enjoying a nice sea day or waiting on a grandbaby to be born. While some of us are working like me!

Have a great day!

Angel16

I'm not at Disneyland YET! But we're on Harbor Blvd!

 

[John's Mom]

I'm not at Disneyland YET! But we're on Harbor Blvd!

Hope you have a great stay at DL!

 

[Angel16]

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!

Glad I could give you a laugh. Sometimes we have to bite the bullet and stay home for a vacation. Is itsn't fun, but a necessary evil.
Just think of the nice new bathroom and all the joy it will bring your family.
Yep, I really did say that!

Angel16

 

[Angel16]

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.

Wow, Sounds like you have lots of experience on this topic. Great information. My DH and I wallpapered a small bathroom together as our very first project (shortly after we were married)
Never again...Nuf said........









We are still married. But we both hate wallpaper now!

Angel16

 

[franandaj]

Hope you have a great stay at DL!

Thanks! So far it's been great! Everyone but me needed a nap, so I'm kind of out and about at the resort. I've seen some new places here that I've never been to before.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Good Morning Kathy, Elin, Kim and all J's & K's!

Where is everyone today?

Oh yeah.......everyone but us is either at WDW or DL, getting ready to go to WDW or DL, on a ship somewhere enjoying a nice sea day or waiting on a grandbaby to be born. While some of us are working like me!

Have a great day!

Angel16

I'm not at Disneyland YET! But we're on Harbor Blvd!

I wish I was. It is way too cold here and will get even colder. The forecast is for 14 by tomorrow. It rarely goes below 30 here. It does not help either that I have been up since the crack of dawn. We had a fire in the bin store in our building first thing this morning, which meant that I was up far earlier than I should have been during a run of late shifts. Fortunately the fire is out now and everybody is safe. I may just have a little nap before having to go to work.

Corinna

 

[kimmar067]

I'm not at Disneyland YET! But we're on Harbor Blvd!

...you're there NOW - sooooo, tell us, tell us!

 

[PNO4TE]

.................

[...I'm the FRIENDLIEST one here - hey, I even like YOU, don't I? ]



[...ohhhh, sometimes I just crack myself up....*sigh*]

You crack me up, my friend!!

 

[PNO4TE]

And most important: If you plan on doing the work "together", work in marital counseling to the budget.

I am so glad you and Mrs. Pilferk are still together!!

Bob and I restored and remodeled an 1879 home in Ohio. That was a lifetime ago. And I would NEVER do it again! This is from someone who knows her way around plumbing and electrical (scares the bejoobers out of me, though) and trim carpentry. Bob also has been in the building business for almost 40 years. There is no way we would ever do it again. Ever.

Did I mention NEVER?!?!?

 

[Angel16]

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Angel16

 

[Angel16]

Thanks! So far it's been great! Everyone but me needed a nap, so I'm kind of out and about at the resort. I've seen some new places here that I've never been to before.

I Know you are having a great time. How cool that you are finding new places and I am sure having new experiences.


I am not near DL but we are having super weather today. 70 degrees, sunny and beautiful blue skys.

Angel16

 

[John's Mom]

 

[Angel16]

 

[John's Mom]

Ann, maybe one of us will be the last to post on AKL Lite Six.

 

[John's Mom]

 

[John's Mom]

 

[John's Mom]

 

[John's Mom]

I have some pictures from the Wild Africa Trek. I'll post them on AKL Lite Seven (eventually).

 

[franandaj]

I wish I was. It is way too cold here and will get even colder. The forecast is for 14 by tomorrow. It rarely goes below 30 here. It does not help either that I have been up since the crack of dawn. We had a fire in the bin store in our building first thing this morning, which meant that I was up far earlier than I should have been during a run of late shifts. Fortunately the fire is out now and everybody is safe. I may just have a little nap before having to go to work.

Corinna

Yikes! I hope you are talking Celsius, that really cold. Temperatures here are just like your trip last Fall, it's incredible.

...you're there NOW - sooooo, tell us, tell us!

I'm working on my first update. Photos uploading to PB.

I Know you are having a great time. How cool that you are finding new places and I am sure having new experiences.


I am not near DL but we are having super weather today. 70 degrees, sunny and beautiful blue skys.

Angel16

It's in the 80's here, and I didn't bring any shorts, capris or tank tops!