"Took me forever to figure out where that scratching sound was coming from...ugh."
Haha, been there—nothing like mysterious scratching noises to make you question your sanity at 2 AM. Metal mesh covers are definitely underrated; I installed them after a squirrel decided my attic was prime real estate. Bathrooms really are tricky though, aren't they? Seems like every reno I've done has some hidden surprise waiting behind the drywall. Glad yours turned out well in the end!
Haha, squirrels are relentless...had one chew through some wiring once, cost me a small fortune to fix. Speaking of surprises behind drywall, did you run into any plumbing nightmares during your reno? That's always my biggest fear when tackling bathrooms.
"Speaking of surprises behind drywall, did you run into any plumbing nightmares during your reno?"
Haha, as someone who's seen plenty of bathroom renos, I can tell you plumbing surprises are pretty common. Usually it's old pipes or weird DIY fixes from previous owners that cause headaches. But honestly, don't let it scare you too much...most issues look worse than they really are. Sounds like you've already tackled wiring chaos (thanks squirrels), so you're probably more prepared than you think. You've got this!
Actually, plumbing issues can sometimes be way trickier than they first appear. Had one job where a minor leak turned into replacing half the subfloor...so don't underestimate those "small" surprises behind drywall. Better safe than sorry, trust me.
Yeah, plumbing can definitely throw curveballs. But do you think it's always necessary to rip things open at the first sign of trouble? I've seen cases where a small leak was just that—a small leak. Sure, caution's good, but sometimes a quick fix and careful monitoring can save a lot of unnecessary hassle. Still, you're right about hidden surprises...had one job where a tiny drip turned out to be a cracked pipe behind the vanity. Guess it depends on how lucky you're feeling that day, huh?
