Rule #2: No Avocado Green Toilets

I could be done in a month if I would take the first free items that come along.  In fact, if you live in the Boston area, this one might still be available for the first taker!  But the result would be a sure winner of the remodeling while smoking crack contest.  Maybe not that bad, but it would double as the Smithsonian's exhibit of your grandmother's bathroom. For your viewing pleasure, check out one blogger's compilation of outdated bathrooms


Seriously, though, the second rule is that this bathroom needs to feature the design and styles that at least match the house.  My house is approximately 20 years old.  I have no illusions that Better Homes & Gardens will send a photographer to feature my bathroom, but it needs to look good.  No, professional.  Guys often overlook important design details.  A white toilet next to an ivory shower is not okay.  Brass faucets don't go with chrome towel racks.


To help with this, I will work with my wife especially on this part of the project.  She will have veto power for any piece that I collect.  In the end, I want her to be proud of her new bathroom.  And not just because its free!  Free doesn't have to mean second class, junky or nasty.  But it will take time to be picky, though.


So, if you have some like-new pink tile, don't even call me.  The answer is NO!