I am having some major repair/remodeling work done and it has turned me into a crazy person. Right now I don’t even have a bathroom. Well, I have a bathroom, I just don’t have a door on it. Now, that might not bother some people. Me? Yea, I like a little privacy. I felt like I was brushing my teeth in the middle of Grand Central Station. Right now, the doors are out on a tree in front of the house.
This is so bizarre. I feel like nothing will ever be the same again. Now I know why I put up with the filth, dust and dated look. I knew that if I did anything about it my entire life would be turned upside down.
The dogs are protesting also. The two boys are lifting their legs on everything. I think they think if they mark their territory nothing will be moved. That nasty habit will have to be broken. Today, Day 1 of the remodel, saw both boys outside, bright and early. I double dog dare one to lift a leg when this is all done.
Any advice on how to survive this?
What restaurants are open for Thanksgiving?
Bear with me, this week. My muse is keeping time to a circular saw and nail gun.
There are some fashionable hotels now where there is no door to the bathroom. Some don’t even have inside bathroom walls (the bathroom is basically just a corner area of the bedroom.)
I sure wouldn’t want to stay there, but if it helps, it means your current bathroom situation is very avant garde.
That’s disgusting. Just disgusting.
I would just wait until dark (or not if multiple frosty beverages are involved) and pee off the deck.
Funny, I had that conversation this afternoon. Life isn’t fair.
My advise would be to not start a major renovation mid-November. 🙂
It’s a stressful process to go thru, your going to get frustrated so just keep the following in mind:
* It will take longer than it’s supposed to.
* There are going to be unforeseen issues that pop up.
* There will be additional costs due to said issues.
* Some things may not turn out how you had envisioned or to your liking.
As long as you keep those few things in mind you will be alright. Just make sure to keep the beer fridge stocked up and expect the unexpected.
I think that is excellent advice and advice I have found to be true with other undertakings of this nature over the years.
Avant garde hotels aside, now you will have a good idea of what it must be like to live in a barred, two-inmate prison cell with the toilet a prominent feature of the cell decor.
Go African. Hang a curtain over the door.
My advice after living through a construction project that lasted almost a year: Pee early, go to a good restaurant for breakfast, pee again, wait for the workers to break for lunch, then take another pee break, etc. Try to get the bathroom door replaced ASAP. If you have any construction questions, you know whom to call.
Ah, yes I do. The bathroom door went on as soon as I started bitching. I told them I didn’t care what else they did but the door had to be prioritized.
I went and stayed in the motel with Ingrid last night. I finally bitched enough to get a luggage rack. I don’t stand on my head well. Then I realized I had only brought a sweater. Oh well, I am headed home soon. Replacements are there. 4 more days.
Wow!! Can’t wait to see the finish product over there. I got my bathrooms redone last year this same time of year. I had no problems. What all is going on over there? Don’t make me stop by for an unannounced inspection.
Come on over. I would wait until afternoon when the floor is finished going in.
Walls are finished.
You think you got it bad.
Where I work the bathrooms are being redone. I usually go to another floor especially to brush my teeth because some of the people on my floor are animals, and that bathroom stinks up like something you never want to experience. The second floor bathroom usually smells like an English garden.
But now that our bathrooms are being redone, these animals are going to the second floor and soiling my sanctuary. And it’s taking those muchachos forever to redo our bathroom. It’s been three weeks so far. How much time do they need? I hope they’re putting in a better ventilation system.
Animals have invaded my habitat too. They have a bad habit of leg lifting. Does anyone have any ideas how to stop this naughty. gross disgusting habit?
@Moon-howler
Yes, it’s called bitter apple I think. It’s a clear liquid in a spray bottle that I think you can buy at Petco. My wife bought it for our puppy years ago for the same problem and it worked wonders. I ended up putting a dab on my finger to see what it was like and man it’s gross. It’s all natural but it smells and tastes like old, used tire rubber.
I am assuming it is for outdoor use?
I have had trouble in the house also.
forgot to mention… you just spray it in the areas where they are marking. After 12 hours or so they won’t go near that area again.