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The Saga of the Third Floor Bathroom

When Anna first suggested that we needed a bathroom on the third floor of our 1895 home, it seemed like a great idea.  There was a closet big enough (after some removal of a partition or two) to easily fit a sink, toilet and shower with a bit of room left over.  What neither of us realized was that we were embarking on an almost two year ordeal.

Visit each segment below to see how the epic unfolds. 

The Plan 
We begin to select what we want in the new bath.

Toilet
This should be simple, right?

Inspections
Never did we suspect that it would take six inspections and three permits!
The walls go up and the floor come out. Blasting holes in the outside wall.

Progress Report # 1
An update on the first steps.

Progress Report # 2
Inspected and ready for insulation.  

Progress Report # 3
The wall coverings are purchased and are being carefully applied...sorta.

Progress Report # 4
Getting better at this cutting stuff and a "bug on the wind shield"

Progress Report # 5
The wall board is up and the compound goes on. 

Progress Report # 6
Beginning to lay the new tile floor

Progress Report # 7
On the slippery slope to completion

The Finish
The Monster is Dead

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