Slow and Steady...

So renovation is still happening.

Slowly, but progressing.

Plumbing is done, tub is in, floor is down, walls are up!

Now just waiting for spackling, painting, tiling, door installation, toilet, shower door, and remaining fixtures. I can't wait to move back home. I miss my bed. And Aurora misses home!

Update! - Why do Reno's take so long?

So I forgot how long renovations took - but also, so much has happened - both in my apartment and outside.

Demolition commenced the day after my original post. Floors, walls, tub, flushometer toilet all gone. New plumbing has been installed, new floors are in, and walls are ready to be put up. The tub arrived just a few days ago and is waiting to be installed.

There was a delay in figuring out some fixtures designs (I'm a gemini and can never make a decision!) and some plumbing issues & since I live in a co-op, required approval and removal/replacement. It was smooth but a delay nonetheless.

So now tiles are purchased, toilet is purchased, shower door is purchased, remaining fixtures are purchased. The end is nigh!

Check out some progress photos below:

Time for an Update -- and A New Bathroom!

So it's been some time since I've made any updates on my journey...

Naturally, I stepped away from this after buying my apartment. But so much has happened since then!

The apartment is holding down well. I now sit on the board of directors for the co-op - which is pretty interesting to say the least. There are a lot of intricacies that go into running a building as-well as running a corporation - these folks are committed. This building is incredibly fortunate.

Anyway, when I bought the apartment and renovated, I kind of envisioned renovating the entire space (kitchen, living room, bathroom, & living room). But once started in on the kitchen and living room I quickly realized how expensive renovations were! I ran out of money so I had to stick with the kitchen & living room and someday in the future, after saving more money, renovate my bathroom.

That day has finally come!

It took a long while: a couple of tax refunds (excluding this year - thanks 115th Congress -_-), lots of penny pinching, and some discipline but I've saved enough to renovate my bathroom. It's just gotten to the point where I'm so ready to get rid of it, you know?

I don't plan on doing anything extravagant...but it's a gut renovation - new tile floor, new black splash, installing a tank toilet, new tub, pedestal sink, and a frameless glass shower door.  Check out the before pictures! I'll of course update the progress - I like taking pictures as the work progresses. Let's hope this is a smooth renovation - wish me luck!