I’ve talked about Aunty Sue before (A very Scottish lunch). She’s lived in Leith all her life and will be 88 in January. She’s pretty hale and hearty but recently she’d been finding it tricky to get in and out of her bath. So, she decided to get in quotes to replace the old bath with a shower and generally give her bathroom a bit of makeover. Age UK Bathrooms quoted £7,2000 for the job (yes, £7200 for a replacement bathroom 1 metre by 2 meteres, and we’re not talking fancy wet rooms or gold plated taps!). After Aunty Sue picked herself up off the floor, she decided to do it herself – she’s not a Leither for nothing! Fortunately, one of her great-nephews is a qualified plumber and the other a qualified electrician and they’ve helped with the tricky stuff. Here are some pics from stage one of the “makeover”. I’ll be back with photos from stage two in a few days. I’ll also let you know how much Aunty Sue’s DIY makeover cost. Maybe we’ll discover £7,200 is a fair price for such a job? What do you think?
Oh my goodness – I am so impressed! I am completely incapable in all areas of DIY. Go for it Auntie Sue!
I know. She’s amazing! 🙂
Go Auntie Sue!!
That sounds expensive to me, but then again I know nothing about renovations! I say, if you can do it yourself (a family affair!), why not!!
It seemed expensive to me too – but who knows, maybe this is what people pay?! It’ll be interesting to see how much it costs Aunty Sue doing it her way – with a little bit of help ;o)
Is you auntie going to take this up as a profession? I am looking forward to seeing the finished bathroom. My bathroom can also be classified as postage stamp size and I am always on the look out for new ideas.
ha ha ha! I’ll post some photos when it s finished! Hopefully, you’ll get some ideas ;o)
…..you’re doing a great job! Love the photos! Hopefully will be able to see the new bathroom ‘in the flesh’ -s0 to speak – some time next year……
ha ha – it should be done by then ;o)
Genes will tell! With this project successfully on it ‘s way to a fabulous conclusion…who knows what the next DIY project will be?!
ha ha ha … she’s not her brother’s sister for nothing ;o) xx
Our Aunty Sue is my inspiration in more ways than one. Love her, admire her, miss her.
Miss you too.
Love,
Joy
She really is! Hope all well with you. We miss you too 🙂 xxxx
I have some DIY that needs to be done. Does Aunty Sue travel? 😉
If she could, she would! :o)
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