Finally got my bathroom reno approved—permit process wasn’t as scary as I thought

Hardware store runs are basically a rite of passage for any reno. I always tell people, if you only go three times in a weekend, you’re doing better than most.

- Can confirm, my record is five trips in one Saturday—forgot the wax ring twice.
- Inspectors and vent fans... yeah, it’s like they’re on a mission. Meanwhile, nobody checks if the shutoff valves actually work.
- Low-flow toilets are hit or miss. Some flush like a champ, others just make you regret your choices.
- Permits are a pain, but skipping them is way worse when something leaks behind the wall later.
- Congrats on surviving the process. Now you get to enjoy the bathroom and avoid hardware stores for at least a week... hopefully.