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Our 1940 First Time Homeowner house only has one small bathroom. Since it hadn’t been remodeled in years and was in need of a major update, we decided to give the room a serious makeover.


Bathroom Remodel

Our bathroom remodel included:

  • Demolition: Remove fixtures, walls, ceiling, and floor to gut the room down to the studs.
  • Window: Remove the existing window above the bathtub, and replace it with a smaller one from JELD-WEN Windows & Doors that won’t interfere with the shower surround.
  • Doors: Replace the bathroom door and other interior doors in the house with JELD-WEN Craftsman III doors using the Perfect Fit digital template system, available through The Home Depot in select locations, for doors that precisely fit the existing frames.
  • Vent Fan: Install a NuTone Ultra Silent bathroom vent fan that’s properly sized to provide enough ventilation for the room.
  • Plumbing: Install plumbing for the tub, shower, toilet, and sink.
  • Wiring: Rough in wiring for the light, fan, and wall outlets.
  • Insulation: Insulate the interior and exterior walls of the bathroom.
Installing bathroom vent fan.
Leveling bathtub.
Hanging vanity mirror.
  • Bathtub: Install Ensemble tub and surround by Sterling.
  • Drywall: Install moisture and mold resistant purple drywall on the bathroom walls.
  • Vanity and Wall Cabinet: Install Merillat five-drawer bathroom vanity with soft action closing drawers from their Avenue Collection in maple with Chiffon finish and matching wall cabinet.
  • Vanity Top and Sink: Install DeNova Natural Quartz countertop and backsplash in Flaxen Fesco and Kohler porcelain undermount sink.
  • Tile Floor: Install 13”x 13” Ivory Piazza porcelain floor tiles from Shaw Floors to match the color of the countertop.
  • Faucets: Install Fairfax sink faucet and tub faucet in oil-rubbed bronze from Kohler.
  • Toilet: Install Rialto one-piece toilet from Kohler.
  • Paint: Paint the bathroom walls and trim.
  • Door Hardware: Install Schlage interior door handles from their Andover Collection with an aged bronze finish on the bathroom and other interior doors.
  • Cabinet Hardware: Install knobs on the vanity and wall cabinet.
  • Accessories: Install towel rods and rings and toilet paper holder.
  • Mirror: Hang vanity mirror on wall.
First Time Homeowner bathroom after demolition.
First Time Homeowner bathroom after remodeling.

Office Room Makeover

In addition, closets were added to the room Chelsea will use for her office, with Eggshell color Replacement Of Nature Anso nylon fiber carpet from Shaw Floors on the floor.


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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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