The remodel: BATHROOM.

We moved into our house last summer.  My mind was a-flurry of projects, decorating and renovation ideas; but, these things take time and money... so we started slowly with small, simple projects here & there.  Then, it became apparent that the bathroom remodel would have to happen sooner than later. The tub, which had been painted yes, I said painted, was chipping everywhere.  Plumbing was a mess and the sink was leaking and tub wasn't draining.  Window also leaking. So...on 2/28/15 demo began.  Here's a couple pics so far.  As I type this hubby is working on it right now and that'll be the next progress pic.

A somewhat "before" pic.  Cannot really see how bad the tub is.  The white tile you see is actually dark maroon tile that's been painted white.  The floor has already been taken up in this picture too.

Wowza. This was rough.  This was a stage of "creative showering." We have 2 bathrooms in the house but only one full.  I have dreams of adding 2 more showers. Yes, I'm crazy like that.  My husband will cringe when he reads this...hey, dreamers gonna dream.

Hi, new tub.  And by new tub, I mean new tube #3.  Our first 2 tubs were cracked (nobody's fault, this happens sometimes with fiberglass - tiny, hairline cracks).  This was a frustrating and trying stage.  Taking us to 1.5 weeks without a shower in the house. 

Ta-da - the tub with durock around it.  Notice those built-ins - I designed them and Jer made them happen.  We have a good partnership when we project together! 

Sources: tub from Ferguson, durock from Home Depot