story

The first bathroom that I ever remodeled cost $1800. That was a new bathtub, flooring, cabinet, sink, faucet, toilet, tiled tub surround and bathtub fixtures. Oh yeah, that included all of the labor and demolition also. $65,000 for a bathroom remodel, you’ve got to be out of your mind. I know that’s what you’re thinking, but there’s more.
My dad bought his first house for $9,000 and a second house for $29,000 and his third house for $125,000. My dad’s $125,000 house is worth about $600,000 today so I guess he could afford to put a $65,000 bathroom in it, …