COVER Class and Learning Bathroom Repair

This weekend will be my first home improvement class with COVER, the non-profit contracting service that helps people who cannot afford to fix their homes. They are a great organization, and when they offered these classes, I jumped at the opportunity to get a little real-man training. Our friend NT is in charge of education, so she gave me a heads-up.

The upcoming class will involve bathrooms, something that intimidates the heck out of me. Anytime that water is involved, I worry about rot, which is not an invalid concern. Also, raw sewage is something to think about, as well. However, in a stroke of good luck, the class will be held locally out here, so the commute will be easy, and it should be good.

After thinking about the class, it dawned on me that since we moved into this house, there were certain changes that we wanted to make, and I am taking these classes in the hopes that they will help me implement these changes. One area that is in fine working condition but could use a little aesthetic repair are the bathrooms, particularly the sinks. Sure, I've replaced a toilet, which was a fairly daunting task, but eventually we'll turn out attention to getting a new vanity. After doing a quick Google search, I checked out the first result and was directed to Just Vanities, an amazing site that offers pretty much anything you can think of in terms bathroom and bedroom vanities and accessories.

Like many things in life, I had no idea that there were so many possibilities. And, of course, with so many choices comes the rigors of having to make a decision, but in an instance like this, it's good to have options, especially when you have a Mentor who is filled with good advice, both practical and aesthetic, as well as a brother and sister in-law who have keen eyes for style and quality. Needless to say, we'll be in consultation with both.

Until then, thanks for reading, and thanks to Zsuzsanna Kilian for the pic.