Day 8
Before the contractor arrived, I slowly opened the vanity
cabinet to check the bucket underneath for water. Please be dry, I thought to
myself. No such luck — there were a few drops from when I used the sink that
morning. This bump was a real toughie.
The contractor arrived and we discussed the plan for the day: fix the faucet,
place the grout, and seal the door and shower. I then left for work.
During the afternoon, I’d gotten a call that the towel bar
had come into the distributor and that I could pick it up at any time.
When I arrived home, I checked the contractor’s work.
The replaced tiles seemed a little better, but not perfect. I’d just have to
live with this imperfection.
As for the faucet, I’d check it tomorrow morning after some
extensive use that night.
The sealant looked fine. He had placed a bead of clear
sealant along the sides and bottom of the shower door, and the vertical corners
where the walls of shower tile came together.
Only the faucet and towel bar remained.
The project was so close to completion — yet I wanted
a day off from the process. So I called the contractor that night and asked him
to come the day after tomorrow to install the towel bar and review the whole
project one last time.
Day 9
Would this finally be the Day of the Done Bathroom? Time
would tell.
I checked the bucket under the sink after using it and
saw…no water. Yes!!
The contractor came and installed the towel bar.
We reviewed the project and I told him I was satisfied. We
shook hands to complete the deal.
Yes! Yes!
It took a little longer than I planned, but the bathroom is
now done and it looks fabulous.
Without question, remodeling my bathroom is definitely one
of the best investments I’ve made as a homeowner — as well as being the most
timely.
You see,
October was National Kitchen &
Bath Month. What a great way to celebrate it!
[Even if it is a little belated.]
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