Out of control

This remodel is dragging on...

The bathrooms have not been updated since the house was built in the early 70s.
Well, not true.
Mom installed tile.

Last weekend we demoed the vanities.
Something I wanted to change out years ago.

Thinking on it today, we should have just removed the counter tops and sinks and kept the carcass. When the tile was installed, it was cut to fit around the existing cabinet.

The rooms are small, and the sink cabinet was a 24" with a 3" filler.

We could order a custom 27" cabinet, but to save $$ we are opting for a 24".

This means we have to repair the tile.

"Simple enough" I thought.

What I have discovered, and my Interior Design educated wife knew is that 8x8 tile is not a standard tile.

I specify them at work all the time, but home improvement centers don't carry them.

We have found a 6x8 tile we will use to patch with.
****
Then there is the window locks.

The windows have storm windows on them, so they all lock. But two interior (original) windows locks have broken over the years and we need to replace them.

Thought we had solved that yesterday with some window clamps we found.
But when we tried them, the window track is recessed and they don't work.
***
The new back door is supposed to have tamper proof hinges.
We swung the door outward to reduce the impact of the door on the living room.
The pins are not supposed to come out when the door is closed.
The hinges are designed with a male/female pin that will not allow the door butt to be lifted out if the pins are removed.
I'll have to call the installers Sunday to let them know the wrong hinges were used.
***
Someone called today asking about the house.
I had hoped to have it ready to show this Wed. with the intent of getting it rented by the first of next month.
They didn't balk at the asking price.
They want to see the house next weekend, with the understanding that the carpet will not be installed till the following week.

I'd rather have everything in place and looking "perfect" before I let anyone in.
First impressions and all.
***
We also have to talk to the paint department.
5 of the 15 gallons of paint we bought actually looks like the color selected...
***
The thought was,
"touch up the bath sinks.
Replace the minimum.
Keep what we can.
get it rented."

I forgot the cardinal rule I use at work
"Stop and think".

Had we stopped "with remove the bath counter tops", we could have simplified things tremendously...
***
This too shall pass...