Thursday, August 23, 2012

Slowly, but surely

Thanks to wonderful friends the bathroom is getting done. But it's around their schedule, so right now we have a room with a bath/shower and a half bath with a sink and toilet.
The literal " bath" room is down to the concrete and studs. There were at least 2 layers of tile to get through! Check out that weird toilet flange!!



We need to call a plumber to fix a few things and hopefully by Saturday we will have a fully finished sub floor. I'll keep you updated!

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Sink options- Full bath

We need new floor tile and we will need a new sink. The new sink is needed if we don't want the current vanity blocking the vent the way it currently is(was). There has been a big demo, and now it's time to pinck the pieces! Totally backwards, but this was a bathroom redo that we did NOT expect or plan. So we'll grin and get it done. Hopefully quickly and cheaply!
Much to my dismay we need a pedestal sink. Therefore, the goals for the sink are to get something with as much flat
"counter space" or ledge as possible. To have more horizontal space it
needs to be rectangle-ish to achieve that. It needs to be 24-26 (maaaybe
27) inches. Also looking for something under $300 if at all possible.
We need it within a week or so. With these in mind, (wide ledge, rectanglish, 24-26ish inches and under $300) here's the sinks we're considering:




Kohler Memoirs Pedestal Sink
27" x 22" x 35" or
24"

PROS:
widest flat ledge I found in our price range and size (or at all really)
Available locally at Home Depot or on Amazon
Simple lines, but somewhat sophisticated as well

CONS:
might be too deep for the space. Need to do the masking tape test to find out
Don't love it
Pricier by a little then we were planning (coupon would help)
Prices: efaucet $335
$419 amazon
$338 home Depot



Toto Promenade Pedestal Sink
27" x 22" x 35"Fireclay Pedestal Lavatory
Pros:
Good price ($223)

Cons:
a bit smaller
not a great ledge
eh don't love

$223 amazon



Cheviot Antique Pedestal Sink
22" x 18" White
$325 EFACUETS
$419 AMAZON
The 26-inch-wide is $276.50 at eFaucets
So those are the sinks. Unless someone suggests something better! Any thoughts??
I was going to post abt tile, but that will have to wait until tomorrow!! :)

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Taming the laundry

Today's goal: get control of the laundry room! That goal includes building two laundry dressers from Anawhite.com




To help in this endeavor is my new drill and circular saw I found last night at HD.



I hadn't planned it, but I needed a drill once I return my borrowed one and I've been wanting to get this project done. I returned items that were $52, it's was on sale for $99 and I used a 10% coupon we received when we moved. Total for drill AND circular saw: $47!! That $23.50 for each!! I'm pretty excited! Off to measure and cut!

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