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Floor Tile Part 1: Installing Cement Backer Board

I finished installing the bathroom walls, the shower pan, and surprisingly passed the waterproofing test, so now it’s time to get the floor ready for tile. Before I just slap some tile on, like everything else, I have to prep… Continue Reading →

Installing a Schluter Shower Pan

My drains are set, my waterlines are in place, and my walls are up. It’s getting real. Before I can prep my floor for tile, I have to install the Schluter shower pan. I’m a little nervous about this one… Continue Reading →

Installing Shower walls

Now that my drains are in the right places and subfloor is finally finished, I get to start installing the shower walls! I never thought I would use an exclamation mark after a sentence like that…There are quite a few… Continue Reading →

Leveling the Bathroom Subfloor

My drains are set and my water pipes are in place and now I am so ready to start putting things back together! Before I start anything else, I need to level the bathroom subfloor. When I removed the tub… Continue Reading →

Rerouting water pipes: Bathroom plumbing

In my last post, I talked about receiving an outrageous quote for the plumbing work I needed for my bathroom remodel. It really pissed me off and made me more motivated to learn how to complete the plumbing myself. I… Continue Reading →

Outrageous plumbing quote: drain replacement here I come

My walls are textured and I’m so ready to get the rest of my floor and walls finished, but before I could proceed, I needed the drains set and the plumbing water lines finished. During demo, I had a plumber… Continue Reading →

Wall texture: Let’s get messy

My fence is finished and I am ready to get back to my bathroom remodel! Finally, no distractions… other than the fact that I am also homeschooling my children. I guess we will just have to see how it goes… Continue Reading →

Drywall repair: This is what happens when I put holes in walls

After setting my fence posts, I had a few days to wait unit the concrete cured. I am not good at waiting. So why not jump back into my bathroom remodel? No time like the present! My last bathroom remodel… Continue Reading →

The unexpected DIY electrical work

After creating my plan for the shower and tub, I started cutting the drywall to make room for the cement board and I noticed a problem. The light switch was right next to where the shower wall will end. Additionally,… Continue Reading →

A plan for the shower and tub

Just a little side note to begin I debated about including the planning process in my blog, thinking it may be a bit boring, but this is one of the hardest things I’ve had to do in this process. Sure,… Continue Reading →

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