It seems that just as the seasons change so does our motivation (and the availability of money). As spring is slowly moving in so is the remodeling bug. We began at least 2 weeks ago to remodel the first floor bathroom. I really wish I had a true "before" picture because this bathroom was hideous but here are a couple of the first pictures. There was not a single light in the bathroom. The only light was a small lamp plugged into the wall and sitting over the toilet. And this theme of lack of light continues throughout the first floor. But I digress. So the bathroom's ceiling was collapsing due to a leak in our tub above. The walls had plastic tiles that were falling off to reveal an old yellowing glue (seen above). The other half of the wall was covered in mildew ridden wallpaper. The plastic tub surround was yellow and cracked and then duct-taped. And the horrible image goes on.
But as of today, the walls have been mudded, sanded, and primed, tile has been laid for the tub and shower surround, and 2 lights have been installed as well as a much needed bath fan (refer to mildew walls and wallpaper). But we're really only half way there. We have the floor, cabinet/sink, walls, and bath fixtures to finish. We've taken up 2 layers of linoleum and still have to take up the hardwood that was below all of that because it is half rotted from water leakage and because we will be laying tile and need the surface between the bathroom floor and hallway floor to be level.
I've also been working on refinishing cabinets for the bathroom. We found them on Craigs list and actually the sink cabinet is exactly the same style as what was already there but the condition is much better. And for $30 and a little elbow grease, it's a steal.
So the work continues. I'll surely update with final photos when its complete.
