I wanted a new tub. We saved and this summer we purchased one that would fit the bathroom space. It's been sitting in our garage for 6 months. With a few pleadings and batting of the eyes, I requested the bathtub switcheroo be our first house project of the new year.
Taking out this tub and surround wasn't as difficult as we had thought, BUT THEN we realized we opened an expensive can of worms. We discovered a leak behind the wall and black mold on two of the walls.
Larry took care of the wall situation immediately, BUT THEN we discovered the leak had caused a lot of floor damage. While Larry was removing the floor and sub floor I was looking for in the deep holes between the joists for a time capsule or long forgotten hidden money from the original owners.
This "time consuming but not too difficult" tub installation has turned into bathroom drama and our lair is stressed. Hopefully it gets put back together quickly - we need that shower!
Taking out this tub and surround wasn't as difficult as we had thought, BUT THEN we realized we opened an expensive can of worms. We discovered a leak behind the wall and black mold on two of the walls.
Larry took care of the wall situation immediately, BUT THEN we discovered the leak had caused a lot of floor damage. While Larry was removing the floor and sub floor I was looking for in the deep holes between the joists for a time capsule or long forgotten hidden money from the original owners.
This "time consuming but not too difficult" tub installation has turned into bathroom drama and our lair is stressed. Hopefully it gets put back together quickly - we need that shower!
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It's a nightmare now, BUT, it will be beautiful when it's done!!
Yikes! Good thing you found it though. (Makes me wonder what we'll find when we replace our shower, since our houses our about the same vintage...)
OY! Thank heavens your husband is handy.
So no time capsule from previous tenants? Did you add one for future owners of your home?
Looks like you might have gotten a new floor too. I say post after pictures when it's all done!
Oh Laura, I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles. How come things are never as easy as we think they will be?
It is going pretty well. You and Larry will have it done soon. Sort of like you telling me your tile project at the house would be complete in a week while I was on my business trip. Yup, one week was one month. I hope it goes better this time around. :)
Oh no! What a nightmare! In the end though, it's lucky you found the problem! I can't wait to see the results!
Hooray for a new tub! We could use a new tub too, I guess I'll save my pennies!
Yikes! Even though it didn't go exactly as planned, I am really excited to see what it looks like when you guys are finished!
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