Ep. 7 Bathroom Reno Nightmare | Georgia
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Episode summary
In this episode, Georgia shares her experience with a bathroom renovation gone wrong. Georgia and her partner had just bought their first place, which required a complete bathroom overhaul due to its unrealistic layout. They initially hired a family friend builder, but soon faced a series of avoidable errors and missteps, including improper waterproofing, incorrect piping, and faulty tiling. Despite these setbacks, Georgia and her partner managed to turn things around with a new project team. Her story emphasises the importance of choosing the right tradespeople, planning thoroughly, and finding reliable resources for guidance.
00:41 Overview of Today's Episode
02:10 Georgia's Bathroom Renovation Nightmare
02:47 Design and Planning Challenges
05:11 Hiring the Wrong Builder
07:54 Realising the Mistakes
13:48 Finding a Solution
27:38 Link to Show Notes with Georgias Youtube Blog
29:15 Lessons Learned and Advice
33:03 Conclusion and Resources
Resources
Bathroom Measurements Cheat Sheet: https://www.australianbuildstories.com/bathroom-renovation-guide
Reece Bathroom Renovation Guide (love this): https://www.reece.com.au/bathrooms/bathroom-renovation-guide
Georgia
Georgia Bathroom Vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChRNTXPnH98
