reno #4

We finally settled on our fourth investment property, last Thursday.  Since then, of course, we’ve been flat out assessing the scope of works.  As per usual, they’re somewhat larger than we’d anticipated.  We’ll need to remove and replace the bathroom cabinet, which is badly water damaged inside (the shelving has exploded from water absorption).  This is disappointing as the cabinet otherwise fits the space well, and is reasonably clean and modern.  I’m not sorry that we’ll get a new handbasin though – the current one is apricot.  As is the toilet – cistern, seat, pedestal, the whole lot.  Apricot.  For me, the colour conjures up recollections of polka-dotted ra-ra skirts, teased fringes, and side ponytails.  And I was only in fifth grade at the time.

Work on the unit is progressing well.  I’ve already managed to do most of the patching of walls, prior to the mammoth (and unpleasant) job of sanding back.  SO has installed almost all of the lights.  We’ve taken measurements of windows and doors, so we know exactly what we need to get in terms of dimensions for window treatments and door replacements.  We’ve had two quotes from plumbers, and have organised a cabinet maker to come out and look at the bathroom.  All in all, we’re going okay.  We have next week off from our jobs, so we’ll be able to get into the nitty-gritty then.  For me, this will include lots of painting (particularly cutting-in, my specialty), cleaning the oven, and other tasks such as window cleaning.  SO will be heavily involved in painting (he’s the roller man) and collecting the rest of the furniture for the unit.  We’ll also need to do some fairly simple stuff like organise the carpet to be laid, etc.  So yes, I feel like it’s under control, for once.