The bathroom project - or why my water bill was $200 this month

[samae]

We have been very slowly, glacier-like even, doing improvements to our house.  Generally our motivation is for personal use, but if the future sale value increases, then great.   However as any homeowner knows, the process builds upon itself.  Buying a hot tub means you need to build a deck to put it on.  Which also means shelving for the towels,

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[anonymous]

lol, I made it into your blog. I feel special. xD
That really was the best Saturday in all of History.

Jenna

[faerieflings]

Oh man, I must show this to Patrick. This is why my dad rarely did plumbing installations himself. He may be a MAN! but he didn't have any training as a plumber.

[martina_d]

Thanks. Now I know which neighbor NOT to call when we need remodeling advice. Are you coming to keep me company sometime this week? I'm over the laundry.

[chaderic]

I resemble that remark!

[martina_d]

Yes, you DO! Your redeeming quality is that you realized the severity of the situation before your less-intuitive counterparts. =)

[anonymous]

billy and i both enjoyed reading this (sorry). I can only imagine what would have happened here had he tried the same project. The sarcasm possible from the oldest child might just be worth it LOL

I could sent Vishnu.

[anonymous]

It might have cost you half of the water bill.

but, *sigh* no beers and no comedic relief.

I especially liked the retelling when you got to the spider webbed shut off valve.... hmmm. you really do love that house, don't you?

Re: I could sent Vishnu.

[lindasands]

oops that was me. damn. I always forget to log in.