The plumber finally called me back. He has been having personal problems the last 2 weeks and didn't get any of my voicemails or any of my calls.
He started off by asking if I wanted to have him install the sink and toilet this Thursday. I told him the whole story and he offered to reimburse me for those things.
I asked him to do that as well as fix one of the other issues in my house. The drain for the shower is copper connected to steel connected to cast iron. I would like the steel piece replaced with PVC. I am sure that the piece will be as caked with "stuff" as the sink one we replaced.
All in all I am happy with the resolution and that he is willing to work with me.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Grand Total
Total Cost for Bedroom - $4,807.36
Here is the breakdown of the cost for the bedroom. For some reason, blogger is putting my table all the way down at the bottom of the page. Scroll down to see table.
Here is the breakdown of the cost for the bedroom. For some reason, blogger is putting my table all the way down at the bottom of the page. Scroll down to see table.
| Description | Qty | Each | Total | Notes |
| 1/4" Industrial Couple (Female) | 1 | $2.68 | $2.68 | Air Hose End |
| Bathroom Door | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 | Bathroom - Door |
| 4" CenterSet Faucet | 1 | $88.20 | $88.20 | Bathroom - Faucet |
| 3 Light Bronze Curvature | 1 | $48.60 | $48.60 | Bathroom - Light |
| PFJ Casing 3 1/2 x 8' | 5 | $9.22 | $46.10 | Bathroom - Molding |
| Almond Caulking | 2 | $3.58 | $7.16 | Bed - Caulking |
| 100' Coax | 1 | $21.57 | $21.57 | Bedroom - Coax Cable |
| 28x78 6 Panel Pine LH Solid | 1 | $153.00 | $153.00 | Bedroom - Door |
| 13" Flushmount Lights - Bronze | 1 | $17.79 | $17.79 | Bedroom - Lights (2-Pack) |
| 1x6 Poplar | 22 | $1.76 | $38.61 | Bedroom - Bed Trim |
| Rosette Door Casing | 1 | $11.57 | $11.57 | Bedroom - Bed Trim |
| 351 Casing | 4 | $8.97 | $35.89 | Bedroom - Floor Trim |
| Pine Beadboard Paneling | 6 | $ 13.30 | $79.80 | Bedroom - Walls |
| Bed/Bath Doorknob | 2 | $7.62 | $15.24 | Door - Doorknob |
| 8x1.5" Bronze Screws | 1 | $5.37 | $ 5.37 | Door - Screws |
| 8x1" Bronze Screws | 1 | $5.37 | $ 5.37 | Door - Screws |
| Drywall Labor | 1 | $660.00 | $660.00 | Drywall - Labor |
| DryDex Quart | 1 | $5.34 | $5.34 | Drywall - Patching |
| 1/2" 4x8 Regular | 16 | $5.38 | $86.08 | Drywall - Supplies |
| 1/2" 4x8 Mold Resistant | 5 | $8.08 | $40.40 | Drywall - Supplies |
| Metal-Tape Flex Corner | 1 | $10.86 | $10.86 | Drywall - Supplies |
| USG Plus 4 Ready Mix | 1 | $12.98 | $12.98 | Drywall - Supplies |
| Dump | 360 | $0.08 | $27.00 | Dump - 360lbs |
| Dump | 480 | $0.08 | $36.00 | Dump - 480lbs |
| 5 Pack Disposable Dust Masks | 1 | $2.23 | $2.23 | Dust Protection Masks |
| Pushin Conn Yellow | 2 | $1.78 | $3.56 | Electrical |
| Pushin Conn Assorted | 2 | $1.78 | $3.56 | Electrical |
| Pushin Conn Orange | 2 | $1.78 | $3.56 | Electrical |
| Voltage Detector | 1 | $8.98 | $8.98 | Electrical |
| HOM 20A AFCI Breaker | 2 | $31.47 | $62.94 | Electrical - Arc Fault Breaker |
| 20CI Ceiling | 1 | $0.87 | $0.87 | Electrical - Bathroom Light |
| 25CI Blue Ceiling | 2 | $6.09 | $12.18 | Electrical - Bedroom Lights |
| 1 Gang White Midsize Outlet Plate | 6 | $0.40 | $2.40 | Electrical - Faceplate |
| 2 Gang White Jumbo Outlet Plate | 2 | $2.04 | $4.08 | Electrical - Faceplate |
| 1 Gang Midsize Plate | 1 | $0.40 | $0.40 | Electrical - Faceplate |
| HOM 20A GFCI Breaker | 1 | $31.46 | $31.46 | Electrical - Ground Fault Breaker |
| 35CI 2Gang New Work | 1 | $1.67 | $1.67 | Electrical - Junction Box |
| 20A 125 White Spec Switch | 2 | $3.89 | $7.78 | Electrical - Light Switches |
| 22CI Blue 1 Gang New Work | 13 | $0.61 | $7.93 | Electrical - Outlet Boxes |
| 20A Tamper Water Resistant White Outlet | 8 | $5.84 | $46.72 | Electrical - Outlets |
| LK100AN LugKit 100AMP | 2 | $3.37 | $6.74 | Electrical - Secondary Panel Tie-In |
| 1 Gang Low Voltage | 1 | $1.69 | $1.69 | Electrical - Tel/Ethernet/Coax |
| 12-2 Copper 250Ft | 1 | $52.18 | $52.18 | Electrical - Wiring |
| RJ45 Surface Mount Jack | 1 | $6.27 | $6.27 | Ethernet/Internet Wiring |
| 23/32 2x2 Sand Pine Plywood | 1 | $7.41 | $7.41 | Fill in gaps in Subfloor |
| Wood Putty | 1 | $2.67 | $2.67 | Fill in Nail Holes |
| Floor | 140 | $0.71 | $100.00 | Floor - 140sq. Ft beech |
| Bamboo Flooring | 23.81 | $ 1.89 | $45.00 | Floor - Landing Area |
| Bamboo Stair Nose | 6 | $ 4.49 | $26.94 | Floor - Stair Nose |
| Plastic 9x12 2Mil | 11 | $2.98 | $32.78 | Floor Protection |
| Wood and Insulation (Lost Receipt) | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 | Framing |
| 2x4x96 Stud | 61 | $1.77 | $107.97 | Framing |
| 1x3x8 Furring | 2 | $1.15 | $2.30 | Framing |
| 1x4x8 Furring | 4 | $1.66 | $6.64 | Framing |
| 1x8x4 Prem Wood | 1 | $3.45 | $3.45 | Framing |
| 2x6x8 | 6 | $3.75 | $22.50 | Framing - Collar Ties |
| 12" Strap | 10 | $2.50 | $25.00 | Framing - Collar Ties |
| 2x6x10 | 4 | $4.48 | $17.92 | Framing - Knee Walls |
| Spray Foam | 4 | $4.86 | $19.44 | Insulation |
| R21 67.18SQ | 6 | $26.42 | $158.52 | Insulation |
| R13 40SQ | 3 | $6.92 | $20.76 | Insulation |
| R25 Comforttherm | 5 | $8.43 | $42.15 | Insulation |
| Blown-in Insulation | 5 | $24.28 | $121.40 | Insulation |
| R13 106Sq Ft. | 1 | $22.05 | $22.05 | Insulation |
| Gallon Valspar Interior Eggshell Paint | 3 | $19.78 | $59.34 | Paint for Bedroom and Bathroom |
| 2" Frog Tape | 1 | $8.97 | $8.97 | Painting |
| 3Pk 3/8" Teflon Rollers | 1 | $8.07 | $8.07 | Painting |
| 2pk 3" Roller | 1 | $2.94 | $2.94 | Painting |
| 2" Angled Brush | 1 | $11.22 | $11.22 | Painting |
| 10.1 Oz Alex Fast Dry Caulk | 4 | $2.23 | $8.92 | Painting/Molding |
| Phone Jack | 1 | $4.58 | $4.58 | Phone |
| Plumbing Parts | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Plumbing |
| Plumbing Labor | 1 | $ 800.00 | $ 800.00 | Plumbing |
| Marathon Round Front Toilet 10" Rough-in | 1 | $134.25 | $134.25 | Plumbing |
| Marathon Jr. Pedestal Sink | 1 | $89.50 | $89.50 | Plumbing |
| 1/2" Copper Coupling | 1 | $0.36 | $0.36 | Plumbing |
| 1/2" Type L Copper Pipe | 1 | $4.74 | $4.74 | Plumbing |
| Gallon Kilz 2 Primer | 1 | $13.22 | $13.22 | Primer |
| 5'3" x 7'6" Windsor Beige Rug | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 | Rug |
| 2x8 Rug Pad | 2 | $7.18 | $14.36 | Rug Pad |
| 2" Deck Screw 1lb | 1 | $7.10 | $7.10 | Screwdown Subfloor |
| 18mm Birch | 4 | $13.74 | $54.97 | Shelving for Landing |
| 1x2 Maple | 8 | $0.87 | $6.98 | Shelving for Landing |
| Wood Shims | 4 | $1.24 | $4.96 | Shims |
| Composite Shims | 2 | $1.33 | $2.66 | Shims |
| Demolition | 1 | $ - | $ - | Tear down to Studs and Disposal |
| Handle Mount Template | 1 | $2.66 | $2.66 | Template for Mounting Draw Pulls |
| 1G New Work Low Volt | 1 | $1.37 | $1.37 | Thermostat Box |
| Thermostat | 2 | $19.44 | $38.88 | Thermostats for upstairs bedrooms |
| Epoxy | 1 | $4.48 | $4.48 | Tile - Fix delaminated Tile |
| Spectra Grout | 2 | $17.98 | $35.96 | Tile - Grout |
| Scrubbing Sponge | 1 | $2.70 | $2.70 | Tile - Grout Cleanup |
| Sponge | 1 | $1.77 | $1.77 | Tile - Grout Cleanup |
| SpectraLock Mocha | 2 | $3.53 | $7.06 | Tile - Grout Color |
| Penetrating Sealer | 1 | $10.31 | $10.31 | Tile - Sealant (3 coats applied) |
| Tile/Wood/Hardibacker (Receipt Missing) | 1 | $76.00 | $76.00 | Tile - Supplies |
| Canopy Kit Ceiling Fan | 1 | $4.48 | $4.48 | Trim for Keira's Room fan removal |
| Window | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Window |
| 4x33 Vycor Flashing | 1 | $8.05 | $8.05 | Window - Flashing |
| 2018 PVC Lattice | 1 | $8.25 | $8.25 | Window - Trim under window |
| 6" Recessed Lighting Can (Renovation) | 1 | $11.49 | $11.49 | Repair for leaking Tee Valve |
| Sharkbite 1/2" Tee | 1 | $9.00 | $9.00 | Repair for leaking Tee Valve |
| Joint Compound | 1 | $5.54 | $ 5.54 | Repair for leaking Tee Valve |
| Labor for A Better Handyman | 2 | $25.00 | $50.00 | Repair for leaking Tee Valve |
| Labor for A Better Handyman | 3 | $25.00 | $75.00 | Toilet and Sink Installation |
| 1x2x8 Select Pine | 1 | $4.09 | $ 4.09 | Shelving for Landing |
| 1x4x6 EWP Select S4S | 2 | $6.42 | $12.84 | Shelving for Landing |
| 1x3x8 Select Pine | 3 | $6.08 | $18.24 | Shelving for Landing |
| Cordless Cell 60x72 Shade Room Darkening | 1 | $82.80 | $82.80 | Bedroom - Blinds |
| 3/4" 2x4 Oak | 1 | $16.42 | $16.42 | Shelving for Landing |
| Multi-Pack Brushes | 1 | $13.48 | $13.48 | Painting |
| Satin Nickel Hinge Door Stop | 4 | $1.33 | $5.32 | Door - DoorStop |
| SQ-D 100Amp Ground Lug Kit | 2 | $5.13 | $10.26 | Electrical |
| SQ-D Breaker Blank Filler | 1 | $ 3.57 | $3.57 | Electrical |
| 1x4x4 Select Pine | 1 | $4.58 | $ 4.58 | Shelving for Landing |
| 1x3x4 Select Pine | 1 | $3.48 | $ 3.48 | Shelving for Landing |
| 1/2 x 2 x 36 Select Pine | 2 | $1.67 | $3.34 | Shelving for Landing |
| 1/2 x 3 x 36 Select Pine | 4 | $2.52 | $10.08 | Trim for Stairs |
| 1/2 x 4 x 36 Select Pine | 1 | $3.30 | $3.30 | Trim for Stairs |
| White Oak Cove Molding | 3 | $2.98 | $ 8.94 | Trim for Stairs |
| Qt. Valspar Int/Ext Gls White | 1 | $13.48 | $13.48 | Painting |
| Forsyth Toilet Paper Holder | 1 | $17.98 | $17.98 | Bathroom - Fixtures |
| Forsyth 18" Towel Bar | 1 | $24.98 | $24.98 | Bathroom - Fixtures |
| $ 4,807.36 |
Updated Bedroom Before and After
This weekend was a flurry of activity. A Better Handyman came over and install the sink and the base of the toilet. We ordered the toilet and sink from HomeDepot.com. When he went to install the tank, the mounting holes wouldn't line up with the base of the toilet. The tank was 5.5" mounting holes, while the base was 5.75". GRR...another problem arises. Go to Home Depot and Lowe's but no one has a 10" Rough-in toilet in-stock...Special Order Only.
But, he installs the rest of the items which turn out great. The sink is secure, toilet is level and secure! Great and thanks!!
I installed the shelving in the landing area and all of the molding for the bedroom and landing area. We also painted the downstairs ceiling. Looks pretty good. You can't even see the spot we had to cut out.
I decided to try and install the tank on the toilet anyway and save myself the hassle of returning the toilet and getting the right one in. I was able to install it by putting both bolts in and tightening each side slowly. I would tighten the right side with a couple of turns and then the left side. This worked and the toilet isn't leaking and is secure. So, all is well and the bathroom is done.
After looking at these pictures, I honestly don't know how my wife ever agreed to buy this house. This is one of the ugliest rooms I have seen in a long time. I imagined it looking better, but I never imagined what it turned out to be.
Before pictures of the dresser wall.
After picture of the dresser wall. Small improvement :)
Opposite side of the room where the built-in bed is now.
After picture with the built-in bed.
Before pictures of the window
New Larger window. Got this $550 window off Craigslist for $50. Low-E, Argon Gas, Grills between the glass. The listing said it was a 60x60 window. When I got it home, I measured it and it was a 67 tall x 60 wide...almost didn't fit!!
New Entrance. We moved the wall 3 feet back so that we could add the bathroom from hell. Named that because of the problems it caused.
Bigger and better window!!
New 1/2 Bathrooom.
Shelving and stairway when we bought the house.
We now have the shelving I have been promising for 3 years. Looks good to me.
But, he installs the rest of the items which turn out great. The sink is secure, toilet is level and secure! Great and thanks!!
I installed the shelving in the landing area and all of the molding for the bedroom and landing area. We also painted the downstairs ceiling. Looks pretty good. You can't even see the spot we had to cut out.
I decided to try and install the tank on the toilet anyway and save myself the hassle of returning the toilet and getting the right one in. I was able to install it by putting both bolts in and tightening each side slowly. I would tighten the right side with a couple of turns and then the left side. This worked and the toilet isn't leaking and is secure. So, all is well and the bathroom is done.
After looking at these pictures, I honestly don't know how my wife ever agreed to buy this house. This is one of the ugliest rooms I have seen in a long time. I imagined it looking better, but I never imagined what it turned out to be.
Before pictures of the dresser wall.
After picture of the dresser wall. Small improvement :)
Opposite side of the room where the built-in bed is now.
After picture with the built-in bed.
Before pictures of the window
New Larger window. Got this $550 window off Craigslist for $50. Low-E, Argon Gas, Grills between the glass. The listing said it was a 60x60 window. When I got it home, I measured it and it was a 67 tall x 60 wide...almost didn't fit!!
New Entrance. We moved the wall 3 feet back so that we could add the bathroom from hell. Named that because of the problems it caused.
Bigger and better window!!
New 1/2 Bathrooom.
Shelving and stairway when we bought the house.
We now have the shelving I have been promising for 3 years. Looks good to me.
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