The Four-Week Bathroom Project That Took Four Months

What was supposed to be a clean, modern upgrade to the only full bathroom in a 1960s split-level turned into four months of dust, delays, and constant headaches. With a solid budget and a contractor who promised four to five weeks, this Rhode Island homeowner thought they were in good hands. Instead, they found themselves showering in a freezing basement with a garden hose while bills kept piling up.

Mikki and Jess walk through every misstep, from shoddy plumbing to crooked tile, and the money decisions that made a bad situation even worse. This story is not just about a failed bathroom reno, it is a cautionary tale about what happens when you lose control of your project’s budget and timeline.

Inside the Homeowner Horror Story:

• Demo dust covering the bedroom, furniture, and even inside drawers
• A tub pipe cut incorrectly, causing a $1,100 ceiling repair the contractor refused to cover
• Floor tile installed so poorly it had to be ripped out and redone for $3,000
• The risk of paying too much upfront and losing leverage when work goes wrong
• How a promised 4–5 week project left the homeowner without a real shower for four months and thousands over budget

If you are about to hire a contractor, this is your sign to protect your money, pay for completed work only, and never assume that will not happen to you.

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