Getting that sweat equity.... I have 7 days left to list the house for sale by the divorce court's order... And today, the floor tile in the master bath was supposed to be laid (not grouted yet).
Unfortunately, there is a problem I noticed after the tile guy (friend of family) left. Can you see it?
If you're selling it... Is it really a problem?
Yes, because its not just me that will take the hit, but my divorcing spouse, who will no doubt make a stink about it in court and find more ways to take more from me.
Then why isn't she doing the work?
(I probably know why... 😅)
I am not a tile guy, so... I dunno what you can do. 🤷♂️
Haha, I'm learning to lay tile tomorrow. :D
Divorce is complicated... Suffice it to say she moved out 22 months ago, and somehow that makes it ok to force me out of the home. Dont want to get into all the nitty gritty details, but between alimony, child support, paying her legal fees, and being forced to repair the home from the damages she stole the insurance claim money from...
I'm going to keep doing what I do best. I'm a maker, not a taker. So I'm going to make.
I still have lingering BS from my own divorce, so, I feel this deeply. Mine wasn't even anywhere near as complicated as yours.
You can lay tile well enough to sell the house. Certainly.
Wow. Never stops me to surprise what can happen in divorce.
Especially combining with US legal system apparently.
(We had our own, but I guess little different, issues)
Here, maybe you can see it now...
So what did I do? I've never laid tile before in my life. The tile guy won't be back until Wednesday, 2 days before listing.... So its time for me to roll up my sleeves, and learn by doing...
I removed the tiles (the thinset mortar was still a little wet which made it much easier) 
And then I cleaned up the thinset so tomorrow I have a nice flat surface to work from. Tomorrow I mix mortar and cut tile (perhaps not in that order).
I'm sorry for your divorce
That's gotta be super tough, you're a strong man to make it through even this far
Tiles cut, mortared, and replaced! Not perfect, but better than having the wrong tile. I also learned a useful skill!
