Sunday, July 5, 2015

Remodel Headaches...

 
BEFORE, Same tile floor to ceiling...and the Jacuzzi had to go.
 
                 
                                         Demolition...Dusty process.                                   

 
He took 10 hours just to work the Herringbone pattern...but I really like it.
 
                                                   
                                                          Floor tile finally layed...


                                                        Dusty film on it from grout.


 Finished!  Nice new vanity and painted walls.  Looks larger now and more vanity space, which I love!
                                                        
         Hand held shower feature...The bathroom is still in disarray and I'm still in the process of moving things in and out...like into the trash!  The crap we humans accumulate!!  Larry was elected to install the plumbing fixtures since it was Friday and a Union holiday for our plumbers because of the Fourth of July holiday...Thank You Honey!!!


                                                                      Vanity granite


                 I made cake during the two week remodel...yep....


And Larry made...ready?   Pork Fatty.  It's a roulade filled with celery, rice, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper...roll it up and wrap with bacon and then put on the pit.  Wonderful.

Monday, I have to stay home AGAIN and wait for new furniture to be delivered.  The old living room set, we gave to Larry's 2nd cousin...he's just moved into a house and didn't have much in the way of furnishings.  I think what we gave him filled up his living room.
Remodeling took two weeks and I could only sneak into the office a few times to do the payroll and get bills paid, invoices entered etc.  It's been busy and yet not busy...waiting and waiting.  But it's done now.  Hand bar installed, smaller and shorter tub...looks like I'm ready for old age...at least in the bath area.
Oh, and remember all the kitties??  All gone! HUGE SIGH!   Two were given to one of the Mexican workers who brought his WHOLE family to the house to get them!Hahaaa...loved it!  Then granddaughter Samantha got Patches.  SO, Much better...
Well, that's about it for now.  I'm on my way to see what you've been up to!

19 comments:

Out on the prairie said...

larry topped it off almost, but the cake took the show. I have done a lot of ceramic. Nice to have found homes for those babies.

Sally said...

Oh, it does look very nice, and larger! Awesome!

So glad you found homes for the kittens, aren't you gonna miss them though?

xoxo

Jeanette said...

It's beautiful! I love the herringbone pattern of the tile! Looks like your plumber did a good job, too (ha ha)! I love my hand held shower head. That pork dish looks amazing! I made those jack snacks yesterday with black and green olives on some and mild pepper rings on others. I used monterey jack and colby cheese because that's what I had. They were so good but rich and I could only eat a couple instead of the whole pan! Have a good week!

Jo said...

Oh wow Donna, that's a fantastic make-over. Really spacious and beautiful vanity. We do indeed have a new puppy for the first time since 2002. He is precious and we're training him well. (((Hugs))) Jo

Ann Thompson said...

Your bathroom looks great. Love that herringbone pattern with the wall tiles. Your bathroom looks like it's about the same size as mine. I've always wished I had a bigger one but then again I hate cleaning a small one so why would I want more to clean....lol

Lin said...

Nice! We need to do a bathroom remodel...I dread it. So expensive and we only have one shower/tub, so they had better be QUICK when we have it done.

Glad the kitties found a home. sounds like the family was excited to get their kitten. That is very sweet.

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

It looks very nice! We are going to take out the giant garden tub in our master bath and put in a big walk in shower. The small shower will come out, and it will be a great functional space.

Deanna

Lee said...

A great renovation job done on the bathroom...and as you say it makes it look so much more spaces...so fresh looking.

I love the look of that food, too!! Yum! Yum! :)

Lee said...

PS...I'm glad the kittens have found loving homes...it still must have been sad to see them go. :)

Anvilcloud said...

The renos look good, but the Park Fatty really calls to me. :)

Sandy Trefger said...

Your bathroom remodel looks fabulous as does the food!! :)

Jenny said...

Everything looks good!

bichonpawz said...

Hey Donna! The bathroom remodel looks FABULOUS! I absolutely love it! New living room furniture too? You will have a whole new outlook on life! Glad your kittens have new homes...what fun that he brought his WHOLE family!! Ha!

Nita Jo said...

Love the subway tiles in a herringbone pattern! Those and your floor tiles are my favorites, when I imagine a future bathroom remodel at my house. I keep dreaming of one of those big tubs with a door, but I know that's not in the budget. Have thought about losing the tub and having a huge shower instead, but there's nothing like that occasional soak to wash away the cares of the day.

I've scrolled through the past few posts, and ow I'm hungry! The lemon cake looks especially tempting. Love anything lemon!

Happy the kitties have homes! Our shelters are filled to the brim, especially after the fourth. So many frightened animals, but hopefully most will go back home. I don't know why people don't take steps to keep their pets safe when fireworks are going on. Oh well...

I'm trying to get myself back to blogging. I've gotten lazy I guess. Lol!
Love and Hugs to you!
Nita Jo :)

Sally said...

Fine, then! *ry's new saying*

Where's the pics of new furniture! :)

xoxo

dabrah said...

I really like your bathroom makeover. Very nice. :)

Crystal said...

HELLO!?!? Anyone home?! I wanna see the new furniture please!!! Pictures!!! Hello?!?!?! ;))

Donna said...

How did I miss this post?! Oh, I remember. I haven't been on the computer that much, that's how! The remodel looks terrific. Love, love, love the tile work. And yes, one has to have easier things to walk (crawl) into as we get olden and golden! Did you opt to get a comfort height toilet too?

Brenda said...

I like the before and the after. Looks great!!