More Home Improvement

After a successful install of a new toilet in our bathroom, we decided that it was time to replace the bathroom sink. The old counter top was in the throes of coming loose and falling off. It was indeed time to address this issue.

A trip was made to the local home improvement store and a lovely one piece sink and counter-top was decided upon. Also a new faucet, J trap and hardware for the cabinet doors. The end result is just what we wanted. But as usual the getting there was fraught with challenges.

Just once it would be nice to have something go smoothly. Take the old one out, put the new one in. Sounds simple enough, but there is always something unexpected to contend with and make things challenging.

The challenge this time came in the shape of the drain pipe that goes from the J trap into the wall. It disintegrated. Literally fell to rusted pieces. It should have been no big deal to replace……….except when this was installed whoever did this felt it necessary to tile right up to the screw connection. It was embedded in the tile, no way to get a hold of the thing. So we were stuck with digging out the rest of the rusted pipe and figuring out how to connect a new piece.

After a few more trips to the hardware store and some creative finagiling by Jeff2, the job was complete. The new white sink and counter top really helped to brighten up the bathroom and it looks great! The last dark avacado green piece in there is the tub/shower. We are considering a few options to deal with that.

I have come to the conclusion that home improvement is more than just improving your space, it’s a test of character.