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LINDA'S DIARY - BATHROOM RENOVATION
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 OCTOBER
2003: Like I didn't have enough mess
with my kitchen renovation . . . so I've decided it's
time to remodel my bathroom. It's small, so how hard
can it be?
I found a contractor through a referral,
and work was to begin on Monday, September 29, but
Wednesday the 24th I received a call that they could
gut it the very next day. It sounded simple, but I
had to take everything out of the drawers and linen
closets and off the walls, which meant sorting and
throwing away.
I placed a few items in the 3/4 bath
off the master, but had to store the majority of the
items in my office/den. As promised, they came on
Thursday; but after the demolition, I had to cope
with a layer of white dust covering everything in
the house.
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BEFORE
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| Remodeling
a room never goes as quickly or as smoothly as you
would like. Mentally prepare for inconvenience
and delays. Plan how you will function (without
a bathroom, kitchen, etc.)—it will make a
marked difference in your response to a stressful
situation. |
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Ten days later, the contractor that came to do some
plumbing has not returned. He assures me the job will
be finished by November 1, so I just keep smiling, because
I am mentally prepared for delays and changes in the
schedule.
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| NOVEMBER 2003:
I was in NYC for business last week, the same time the
contractors were finishing my bathroom. The completion
date was scheduled for November 1, and the finishing touches
were completed November 2.
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Walking into my home November 2 was both exhilarating
and depressing--exhilarating to see the bathroom looking
better than I thought and depressing to see the layer
of dust covering everything.
I am now in the process of putting everything back
in the bathroom and cleaning every nook and cranny of
the home.
It was well worth the effort it took to remodel my
bathroom, and I am glad I took risks to add some nontraditional
touches for a very small bath. Glass block, a vessel
sink and 12" ceramic tile on the floor, walls and
counter make the small space seem larger.
| Don't be
afraid of using interesting colors, unusual
materials and innovative layout. It's easy
to err on the side of safe, but take a risk—the
results will be worth it. |
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Remodeling can be a frustrating venture but, in
my case, the results make me feel like I'm living
in a new house—sooo—my remodeling days
are over—for now! |
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