how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

Yeah, remodeling always seems to have a domino effect...you touch one thing and suddenly you're knee-deep in unexpected repairs. Cedar counters can be gorgeous though, worth the extra care IMO. Sounds like you're rolling with the punches pretty well, keep at it.

We ran into the same domino effect when we redid our bathroom last year. Planned on just swapping out the vanity, but once we pulled it out, we found water damage underneath...ended up redoing the whole floor. Turned out great though, so hang in there - it'll be worth it.

"Planned on just swapping out the vanity, but once we pulled it out, we found water damage underneath...ended up redoing the whole floor."

Ha, classic! Welcome to the "might-as-well" club - membership comes free with every remodel. I've seen this happen more times than I can count: you start out thinking it's just a quick vanity swap, and suddenly you're knee-deep in subfloor repairs, plumbing reroutes, and picking out grout colors at 9 pm.

But honestly, it's almost always worth it in the end. The hidden bonus is knowing you fixed a potentially bigger headache down the road. And trust me, you're not alone - half my jobs start with homeowners saying "we just wanted to change one little thing..."

Hang in there. Once you step back and see the finished bathroom, you'll forget all about the chaos (well, mostly). Plus, you'll have a great story to tell whenever someone compliments your new space.

Ha, reading this thread brings back some memories. I swear, bathrooms have a secret pact to turn every "simple" upgrade into a full-blown renovation. Last year, I thought I'd just replace the old tile around my tub - easy weekend project, right? Nope. Pulled off the first few tiles and found moldy drywall behind it. Before I knew it, I was tearing out walls, replacing plumbing fixtures, and making multiple trips to Home Depot in one afternoon. My wallet still hasn't forgiven me.

But honestly, as frustrating as it was at the time, I'm glad I caught it when I did. Water damage is sneaky, and if you hadn't found it now, you'd probably be dealing with something way worse (and more expensive) down the line. Plus, there's something oddly satisfying about knowing your bathroom isn't secretly rotting away beneath your feet anymore.

Cost-wise, mine ended up around $4k by the time everything was said and done - way more than the couple hundred bucks I'd originally budgeted for tile. But hey, at least now I don't cringe every time I step into the shower. And like someone else mentioned earlier, it's a great conversation starter whenever friends come over. Nothing bonds people faster than swapping remodeling horror stories over a beer or two.

Hang in there; once it's finished you'll probably feel relieved and proud of yourself for tackling it head-on. And who knows, maybe next time you'll get lucky and actually have a straightforward project...though I wouldn't count on it.

Haha, why is it always mold lurking behind the tiles? It's like bathrooms have a built-in conspiracy to empty our wallets. Mine ran around $3k, but I went eco-friendly - low-flow fixtures, reclaimed wood shelves, and non-toxic grout. Ever thought about going green with your remodel? Might ease the wallet pain long-term...or at least give you a good conscience while you're broke.