Progress

Likely, all of you should know that we started to tear down walls the day we closed on our home. But if you didn't, let me tell you we are still in the middle of that remodel project. Someday I'll be able to put up before and after photos, but until then, I thought taking notice of the amazing progress thus far, would be an encouragement to all that are involved. We really have made quite a bit of progress!

As you can see...the bathroom needed a little help. For anyone looking for metallic butterfly wallpaper to accent their decorating ideas and space...we could help you out, because that was the taste of the previous owners! And the yellow vinyl, don't you love it?

Well, we knew this needed some work when we picked out the house. But like with any remodel, we decided that we wouldn't want to just change the wallpaper and flooring....we had to do it the right way! So off came the walls that were attached to the wallpaper, etc, etc....

Here are the contractors (yes my amazing hubby and father-in-law)!

Yes, here is the amazing wallpaper again, that unfortunately couldn't stay with the new decor. We might have some extra pieces if anyone is interested!

Here's the plumber doing the only job she was given, "Take the toilet out." Which I don't believe she even succeeded at this. She was given clear instructions from the "fan club" (pictured below), but for some reason when she disconnected the parts water started gushing out! Unfortunately, that plumber was fired, she lost her fan club, and other sub-contractors had to be hired. Don't worry the toilet has now been successfully removed, without any further sewage problems.

This was one other job that I'm not sure this wonderful laborer will ever try to take on again:

Removing Vinyl from concrete foundation.

This was PAINSTAKING work and nearly took as long to do this as it took the rest of the contractors to strip the walls, redo plumbing, wire for electricity, and put up new studs. Thankfully this girl had the help of the lovely lady behind the camera (her mother-in-law) or the vinyl still might need to be scraped off!

Ahhh!! As you can see we have new walls and sheetrock, a new jet tub installed, and the conquering painter....who was helped by several other underpaid workers (her parents) who helped with all the painting!

Painting done, Check (and yes that is an orange wall....I love bright colors)! Now on to tile....and the fearless tiling contractors came to the rescue. Staying up til' wee hours of the morning buttering tiles (which prior to this I only knew about buttering bread...not tiles) and slapping, more like strategically placing them on the wall.

So here is as far as we have gotten. I know it still has a ways to go, but we have come so far too! I'll remind you....

Before:

Thus far:

The tub is still covered by protective plastic covering because we still need to put in the shower and tub spout, but the tub/shower will be so much more open than before. It will also have better lighting and heating (the floor is heated!). The toilet goes on top of the hole you see in the floor. And the cabinetry for the sink still needs to be done. I just want to say a deep thanks for the contractors...my family....that have given sooooooooo much time, energy, thought, sweat, tears, and yes, blood to this project. It would NEVER have gotten done, nor done this amazing without you! And I imagine, all my faithful blog readers can imagine with me the finished product. And just so everyone knows, we didn't just take on the bathroom remodel, we are making an entire master bedroom suite, rearranged the laundry room, and put in new wood doors throughout the house. We are so happy where we live, and grateful for what the Lord has blessed us with!

p.s. do you like the new design?