Thursday, November 15, 2007

November 15, 2007

We've been living in the house for the past couple months after moving in August 25, 2007.

There's been plenty to do...

We'll start with the bathroom. If you recall the bathroom was gutted and a horrible wreck. The only bright spot was that we fixed the wiring until it was up to code.

Here the girl's and Seven of Three are trying out the new tub.

After dry fitting some PVC and a having a 4 minute conversation with a purple hippopotamus from Mars I finished the drain (that cement is wicked stuff!)

Finally after 2 attempts to fix a few small leaks, I the Master of Solder, did complete the plumbing...and Lo! The water did flow like Moses and the Rock!

I put the joists up for the ceiling. My expert buddy came over and saved my bacon with some expert drywalling. A couple of days of painting, 2 days to finish the floor. Cut the vanity to fit over the sink fill pipes. 2 days of no water in the entire house as I frantically tried to fix two leaks...problem? Not enough flux. Here is my million dollar tip to all you guys out in DIY land doing plumbing. Don't skimp on the flux, it's cheap, lay it on! It's a heck of a lot better than having to redo a screwed up join.

The sink went in, lights, mirror and a few extras and PRESTO! Bathroom!