I've still been assisting customers at Gap, inspiring new fashion trends with every garment I suggest they should buy ;) But in between shifts I have helped my friend Jamie with his new house.
I say "new", but I am sure Jamie won't mind me saying that it is anything but that. I'm not sure of the exact age (my knowledge of Australian building isn't there yet), but I would take a stab at 100 years old. Fortunately the bits that are that old were built to last. It's actually the newer additions that have been built with a lacklustre approach. As a result I have had a little work to do!
Most recently this has included the removal and replacement of the bath panel and its retiling. I have a few photos of the water damage from the ill fitting shower screen (thrilling stuff) and the new bath panel replacement. I now have all the necessary tools to retile this weekend, so I shall post the finished product early next week.
I think the most interesting thing with this small project has been how quickly I have learnt new skills. I know that tiling isn't rocket science (no offence tilers), but doing a great job requires a lot of patience and a willingness to learn like a child. So it's thanks to Catherine and my copy of Readers Digest DIY that I am now able to tile as well as carry out my chippie duties. I have also found that my planning and thinking skills have been improved to at least a level of 15 (out of 100). I soon hope to receive a certificate ;)
Next week Catherine stars full time at the law firm in Double Bay. So be sure to drop her a line and wish her well. I think she's secretly missing her friends at home.
Have a great weekend campers!
Tom :)
Frame before
New frame
Bath panel on!
- Posted using a modern day type writer
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