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08-09-09, 05:33 PM

jbolles

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Bathroom remodel

I am in the process of remodeling my downstairs bathroom. Due to age it will be a complete gut(fixtures and colors date back to the 50's). The walls consist of masonry and mud construction. I am not a professional but I thought I could save money by gutting the bathroom myself. As you can imagine this is proving tougher then originally envisioned. The bathroom is located in the middle of the house with no windows and frankly, with enough provisions, the room could serve as a bomb shelter. Does anyone have any tips as to how best to remove these materials?

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08-12-09, 03:21 PM

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Rent a demolition hammer at HD, Lowes or a equipment rental store and have at it.

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