The Transformation of Chateau Travolta: What Ifs of HGTV
Since we've had "the guy" (thanks, Leilani) in our house the past few days fixing the damage from removing the tile (Figure A) and ripping up one of two layers of horrid lineoleum (Figure B) in our upstairs bathroom, Beloved and I have spent a lot of time watching HGTV and talking about next steps when we get our ridiculous tax rebate that I so totally don't agree with but fine, I will spend it.
Figure A: Tile is a Bitch
Figure B: Don't be fooled by that rug, the second layer of lineoleum is actually large, blue, patterned, stick-on squares.
As we were discussing whether or not to have the tile in the foyer ripped up, the cement underneath it ripped up, a new subfloor built and hardwood laid (estimate: OMG HIGH) or to have "the guy" rip up the tile and replace it with less offensive tile (estimate: RIDICULOUSLY LOW), I realized that maybe my vision might have to be altered a bit. Also: As much as I want to save money, we just don't know how to do everything ourselves. If we did, we'd be making good money as contractors rather than a financial consultant and an editor.
So now it's looking like the living room and upstairs will stay carpeted, the kitchen (SOMEDAY) and the library will be wood, and the foyer will be some sort of large, yellow-based-neutral tile (Figures C & D).
Figure C: You can see this wall from the foyer.
Figure D: And it must complement my cat.
BUT WHICH TILE? Which tile will look good next to medium-brown hardwood? No idea. Internets?
The other day when we were watching HGTV, a guy was talking about how FAST! AND EASY! it is to strip and repaint your front door. In fact, IT CAN BE DONE IN ONE DAY! But then my beloved pointed out that if you take your front door off at 8 a.m., then you strip it a few times, let it dry, then paint it, etc., you could end up at 10 p.m. with your door and all its hardware off, and no way to lock your door.
Funny, they didn't mention that. !!
That HGTV. They're fucking liars.
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