The thing is, nothing Halloween-related is happening over here. I have put up not one decoration because remodeling is happening instead. So not scary unless you consider dust on every surface a scary thing. In fact, the only thing “Halloween” here is Halloween Harmony Boards.

When I bought my home on November 10, 2017, I had about a dozen remodel projects in mind. Here they are in order of importance to me, which translates into the order of completion.

• Build a courtyard in the front yard
• Install propane tank for gas stove and BBQ
• Resurface double-sided fireplace
• Barndoor to separate the main living area from the 4th bedroom
• Remodel the backyard, resurface the pool, add a built-in BBQ, etc.
• Built-in shelves for Harmony Boards supplies in what used to be a closet in 3rd bedroom – now office (see photo above)
• Flip the 3rd bathroom to better serve the 4th bedroom and to not open into the breakfast room … ew!
• New kitchen countertops!!!
• New carpet in 3 bedrooms * not yet done

You can click on the links above to revisit past projects.

The current projects are the 3rd bathroom flip and the new countertops. The photo above shows the old counters. It also shows the door that leads to the bathroom that is being flipped. It is between the two bookshelves filled with cookbooks. If you look closely, you can just make out the opening and framing of the door.

Below are the “before” photos of the bathroom.

I honestly think the tiny sink was meant for a trailer. The shower never worked properly and the glass doors leaked. And of course, the entry door was off the breakfast room which was my biggest pet peeve with it. Not to mention that it is basic and boring as hell.

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