Done for the Season

The summer was full of jobs to complete (or at least nearly) the addition we put on the house over the past 2 years.  We're down to just a little trim, lots of woodfill on said trim, and a few spots of touch-up paint.  And some structural components for landscaping -- next summer. 

A serious need to scrap the old, nasty tub/shower in the upstairs bathroom, however, reared its head, and thankfully was satisfied by Chad's parents (thank you, again!).  But then, of course, we had to do a new floor because the old floor didn't match up with the new tub install, and you don't put new floor around an old beast of a sink/vanity, so you replace the sink and the mirror and the light, and then the cabinet above the toilet is fine, except it doesn't match and needs to be painted  .  .  .  (I need to stop watching HGTV)  .  .  .  and we nearly gutted the room and have a brand new one.  And right after we were already clearly burnt-out on home improvement for the season.  Thanks to my in-laws, some savvy shopping on my part, and our knack for repurposing, "creative" design, and do-it-yourself attitude (except the tub/shower install for which hubby assisted dad-in-law), we got 'er done and on a tiny, tiny budget. 

Calgon!