posted by Kristin | filed under Bathrooms, Debates | 5 Comments

I love a good gaping maw, don’t you?

Turns out the beadboard actually reaches to more like 9 feet, leaving a gap of 1 foot between it and the ceiling. This gap corresponds with the height of the slight ceiling slant on that side of the room. The slant is there because about 1 foot […]

posted by Kristin | filed under Bathrooms, Demolition, Debates | 18 Comments

Has anyone out there in Blogville ever removed drywall that’s been hung over beadboard? I hope so because I seriously need advice.
The trouble with drywall over beadboard is that you can’t just bang on the drywall with a sledgehammer. It does no good and might damage your beadboard. I’ve also tried cutting the drywall […]

posted by Kristin | filed under Bathrooms, Sink, Debates | 2 Comments

That settles it. Thanks so much for all your comments. I think I was waiting for permission from you guys before I gave in to the sink Darwin wanted.
So that’s that. We’re getting the American Standard. Having a decision made is so relaxing.

posted by Kristin | filed under Bathrooms, Sink, Debates | 6 Comments

Okay, I have no decision for you. I showed Darwin the pictures and info on each sink, and he liked the tall American Standard one the best. I liked the delicate little Philadelphia one best. An argument ensued. Darwin said, “Get what you want. I don’t care.” I said, “You obviously do care if […]

posted by Kristin | filed under Bathrooms, Sink, Debates | 14 Comments

A third sink option has surfaced, thanks to the commenters concerned about the height of the sink. The oval sink got the most votes in the previous post, but is it better than this one?
American Standard Oval Sink
~$299 at Vintage Tub and Bath
Height: 36 inches
Width: 26.75 inches

According to the shop, it’s based on a […]

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