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Title: Home renovations suck Post by: spacey on April 11, 2009, 05:49:44 PM So the wife is sick of not having a shower in the main bathroom. "Piece of cake" says I. Well, 15ish total hours into the project, I've managed to demolish a wall, take out the old tub plumbing, run plumbing for a shower ("sweating copper pipe is easy" says my brother- *fudge* him), and prep the walls for tile. Naturally I said I'd have the tiles set today and would be grouting tomorrow... FML
The good news? The wife is out of town, so she's not here to be snotty to me about how little I managed to accomplish today. The bad news? This type of work sans pants is not a good idea. The better news? I've managed to make the most amazing cocktail: Equal parts: dark rum, light rum, Malibu rum, Limeaid, and a splash of grenadine. It seemed a bit sweet at first, but after my 2nd, it tastes just fine to me. A few more and I should be exactly where I want to be. Down side to the most amazing cocktail ever (as far as I know right this second)? I just realized I don't have any food in the house and I can't possibly drive to get anything. What's the number for 411? I want to order a pizza. Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: MFAWG on April 11, 2009, 06:02:13 PM What's the number for 411?
It's 911. D'uh! Your day sounds like mine. I started 'Unpacking' and now have a WORSE *goshdarn* mess than I started with, which doesn't seem possible. FML Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: dystopia on April 11, 2009, 06:22:08 PM (http://www.golfhos.com/images/sad_toast.gif)
Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: gleek on April 11, 2009, 07:41:45 PM Why do you hate JTP?
Quote Equal parts: dark rum, light rum, Malibu rum, Limeaid, and a splash of grenadine. Does this mean that your drink has a total volume of 5 splashes? Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: Fuzzy on April 11, 2009, 08:09:36 PM [sm_beertoast]
Bob Vila approves this thread. On the bright side it appears you didn't injure yourself or flood the house. Which is nice. Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: gleek on April 11, 2009, 08:11:55 PM [sm_beertoast] Bob Vila approves this thread. On the bright side it appears you didn't injure yourself or flood the house. Which is nice. Any day in which you do physical work pantless and don't lose a testicle should be considered a success. Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: stroh on April 11, 2009, 08:13:16 PM LOL Kick ass!
I dunno. Any home remodeling deal I see on TV features some sort of broad with big jugs explaining what needs to be done. You sure you're doing it right? Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: birdymaker on April 13, 2009, 09:36:23 AM My life is a non-stop episode of this old house. :bricks:
Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: twoiron on April 13, 2009, 02:40:18 PM My life is a non-stop episode of this old house. :bricks: Wasn't that a song by Shakin' Stevens? Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: Uisce Beatha on April 13, 2009, 07:39:08 PM The joy of living six minutes from downtown starting at $225,000.
Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: gleek on April 13, 2009, 07:50:26 PM If you lived here, you'd be home by now.
Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: twoiron on April 13, 2009, 08:48:02 PM You ought to have called one of these two plumbers:
Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: stroh on April 13, 2009, 08:53:18 PM You ought to have called one of these two plumbers: They certainly seem as though they are comfortable handling pipe. Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: gleek on April 13, 2009, 08:53:43 PM Just say "yes" to crack.
Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: spacey on April 14, 2009, 08:28:27 AM The joy of living six minutes from downtown starting at $225,000. Urban sprawl FTL. Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: Dunk on April 14, 2009, 10:54:30 PM Quote "Piece of cake" says I. LOL!! ;DThat was your first mistake. Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: spacey on April 24, 2009, 08:07:19 PM Finished last week. Finally got around to taking pictures.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/shower/IMG_0419.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/shower/IMG_0420.jpg) (http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/darthsimmons/shower/IMG_0421.jpg) Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: stroh on April 24, 2009, 08:59:16 PM Looks like a lot of *fudge*in' work to re-vamp a place where a guy walks into with such a limited agenda.
Having said that: Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: birdymaker on April 25, 2009, 08:14:53 AM Looks good! ;)
The tile looks very similar to what i just put in my kitchen. :) Title: Re: Home renovations suck Post by: gleek on April 25, 2009, 08:31:05 AM Nice work! Where do I send the plane ticket?
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