gratefulforhelp's austerity measures

gratefulforhelp_2

Thanks, babyb I haven't done it yet, I have no clue where the manual is and we have moved house since I got it! Well done you, though, how long is yours?!

Online shop done, though, and one load of washing, another one in. DH and I have been doing some planning, and we think we may be going for a re-doing the bathroom plan.

Question: is 5k realistic for a new suite, incl small corner bath, quadrant shower, electrics, tiling to picture rail height and a blind??

LilacPixie

I would say yes budget wise depending on tiles you chose and how much you need. We were under 2k for new suite, 800mm shower bath, electrics, shower, screen,new ceiling, radiator and floor to ceiling tiles. we shamlessly abused my dad being over 60 for 10% discounts at B&Q etc. We aere a replace coloured suite for sale though so it was a low price/looks nice type job rather than something to live with for 15 years

gratefulforhelp_2

Thanks LP. We already have a heated towel rail in that's quite new, so won't replace that. Dad has one of those cards too, good thought.

Good luck with the baby's arrival.

cha97michelle

Mine was £7.5k including the boiler, and it is fully tiled, and you saw how much work we had done. I think £5k would go a long way unless you have mega expensive tastes.

Find a good local tradesman and you should be laughing.

After baby? I really hope so hun. You have a lot going off still.

gratefulforhelp_2

Thanks, Michelle. We already have the boiler so that should be ok I think? Have a recommendation from our electrician who we are pleased with. And def not til after the baby, we were thinking in the summer.

Madly marking now, trying to catch up the last two days. Just want it done so I can get paid now!

gratefulforhelp_2

Marking like a demon, up to 80 odd percent. Need to sleep for an hour and then going to try to press on until it is all done.

CathT

Glad the marking is going well, hope you get it finished so you can have a relaxing evening.

originalmiscellany

Well Grateful, I'm planning for the week ahead too - it's promising to be super busy (then ease off at half term) so you have my full support and sympathy in equal measure

gratefulforhelp_2

Thanks for the moral support guys, Cath I'm afraid I will be going into the wee small hours to finish, and

original miscellany *waves* to another chalk... I used to know someone with a horse called Miss Cellany, cool name.

gratefulforhelp_2

Hmnnn displacement activity...can I wear black frock with purple accessories to the baptism??

eta 86% done, in a hugely mature fashion I have left the hardest questions for last...