I know everyone has been waiting for an update! So here it.... The tiles are going in beautifully! The contractor, JELTile on Garrisonville Road in Stafford, VA is really attentive to detail and takes the steps needed to 'get it right'. I am very pleased with their work so far.
As you know from reading earlier blogs, this bathroom remodel was not elective, but requisite! On the plus, if we were considering selling the house, a bathroom remodel is a great investment and one where the homeowner may see a return on investment for the project. Bankrate says almost 85% of the value can be recovered while the COST vs VALUE report from National Association of Realtors (Realtor.org) says about 75% of costs are recouped.
Regardless, I am loving the results and it will be worth every penny to me.


Thanks for the post. I agree remodeling bathroom adds value to the house.
I remodelled my parents bathroom similar to this and they have the tub taps in the same place as requested. Now though they wished they had them on the backside as they alway keep banging them getting in and out of the tub. Parents, you gotta luv them