Okay, so things were moving right along here today in bathroom renovation land. There was a large portion of the exterior of the house removed and re-framed and a whole lot of work done on. There were two guys plus Frank doing the work while my landlord sat in the shade and looked on.
Now, things had been going well. Everything was getting done and for the most part, no one was in my way at all. I had to drive to a friend's house to use the bathroom and then later go back to shower but while at home, I was okay. We got the tub that we wanted and everyone was behaving themselves.
Until 5:00.
By that time, the two helpers that my landlord had gotten had left and apparently it was the witching hour because "crazy landlord" was back. He was bitching and moaning about how much this is all costing him in materials and he's not done yet. Sorry, not my problem. He got the tub at a $100 discount but then bought the more expensive fixtures. Not my problem. We looked at linoleum for the floor, he wants something "sturdier". Not my problem. There is sagging in extensive parts of the floor in the area of the bathroom that requires permanent jacks. Not my problem. So he went a little coo-coo-for-cocoa-puffs at Frank over all of these things and that got Frank upset and I had to remind him that we didn't ask for all of this! We picked a tub that was clearance! The LANDLORD chose the upgrades and higher quality stuff, not us! We didn't go out and spend his money and submit the bill, HE went to the store and got it all!
I don't get why people feel the need to lay blame on someone else for their decisions. I mean, I just wanted a bathroom that was safe. I didn't want to fall through the dang floor while showering or using the potty and have to have the emergency squad come and dig me out of the debris! That is not too much to ask, is it? So I had to listen to Frank rant for an hour after the landlord left and I'll tell you what, he is 100% entitled to do it but MAN I could not wait for him to stop!
Tomorrow morning will begin with a very cheery landlord...and the cycle will continue...
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4 comments:
My dad was actually called in recently to fix a bathroom where the tub had fallen through the floor while the guy was in it. I can't imagine having that happen.
Yowser! It sounds like you just have the best landlord ever - geez. I hope the bathroom is done soon and he stays away for the rest of the repairs!
Renovations always bring out the worst in people (especially the people signing the check). Just ignore the ranting and know that you will have a fabulous bathroom when it is finished (and the ambulance drivers wont get to see you in the altogether).
You know, this guy is TRULY lucky that Frank is doing the work and that he didn't have to hire it out. That would have cost him even more. Not only that, but I think you could have reported him to the housing authorities for substandard bathroom conditions. That could have cost him even more!!!
Good luck with the rest of the job!
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