We like to demo.

Hi. Just call us Young House Love.

Ok. Not even close.

But, considering the fact that we'd never

even picked up a hammer or paintbrush before this year,

I'd say Mr. Ruby and I are doing ok in the home remodel department.

To be honest, we actually looked for a house that needed

a little bit of TLC and some cosmetic work.

You know, so we could make a house our home

and all that jazz.

Well, let me just say, we got more than we bargained for.

I mean, don't get me wrong, it could have been much worse.

However, our sweet little "home" had a bit more

in mind than a few paint touch-ups.

Instead, due to some unforeseen circumstances,

we had a construction zone in our

living room, 2 bathrooms, and basement...

all at the same time.

Baptism by fire, my friends.

But, my husband is amazing. And my handy-dandy cousin

is amazing. So after lots and lots of work (and maybe a couple

swearwords), we got a new bathroom.

In addition to this one.

Two new bathrooms in 4 weeks.

Most exhausting thing I've ever partaken in.

I don't suggest it.

Go on, check out the fruits of our labor.

Painful.

This is what happens when you buy a house built in 1959.

Demo.

Good thing my hubby is not scared to get a lil' dirty.

The big mistake.

Yep. Was going for a rich purple. Ended up with easter egg lavender.

The end.

Still have some finishing touches to do, but I'd say it's quite the improvement from our Caribbean-infested bathroom.