At one point, we needed to hire a plumber to help with redesigning the layout and relocating the toilet
Last summer, my husband and I finally tackled the remodeling of the upstairs bathroom. Our family bathroom had not been updated since we moved into the house over ten years before. We are convinced that the plumbing and fixtures were installed before we were even born. The sink, toilet and tub were all a bright blue and especially small. The walls were tiled in bright pink. The bathroom was not only horribly ugly but not overly functional. My husband is a big man and felt cramped in the tiny tub. The shower head was definitely installed for a much shorter person. We had concerns with water pressure as well. Hoping to keep costs at a minimum, we decided to handle the work ourselves. The tear out part of the process was a great deal of work and mess. The walls and ceiling of the bathroom was constructed of plaster and lathe. We discovered that the tub was incredibly heavy and needed to be cut into pieces to be removed. Once we got down to the bare studs, we learned that the plumbing pipes were galvanized steel, corroded and clogged with water deposits. We found that the electrical wires were not up to code, and there was no insulation in the walls. We needed to replace everything from window and light fixtures to the floor tiles. The project took longer, was more work and cost a great deal more than expected. At one point, we needed to hire a plumber to help with redesigning the layout and relocating the toilet. Now that our bathroom remodel is finished, we are super happy with the results.