A very big DIY project, but we've been down that road before. This time, however, it involves ripping out a lot more than usual.

We had to tear out a 50 yo closet on the opposite wall to make room for a built in cabinet in the bathroom. Boy, they sure don't build things like they used to-inside the closet was shoe molding-along with 1/4 round! Everything had thick, sturdy nails and the wood was definitely 2x4 or 2x6-and fir, not pine.

An unpleasant side effect-exposing rodent hideaways under the old tub. We knew that something had gotten under the old tub, but we didn't know it was so nasty-the smell! Yikes! Going to primer the subfloor to hopefully block out that smell.

I'm really excited to get this project under way. Still a bit on the fence about the door-haven't fully convinced DH that the partial glass door is a good idea-but I mentioned a shade and he seemed ok with that.

Once we get the built in installed I am going to start on stripping the dresser we're going to use as a vanity. The weather is cooperating-it's not too hot over the next couple days so it will be pleasant to work outdoors on that project.

Wish me luck as we delve deeper and deeper into this reno. Finally will have a bathroom that works once it's all said and done.