live and screw..wait, what were *you* thinking?

Hi. No time to post today. Because this happened:

Aaaaaadventures! In details:

There are at least 1/8" gaps between all the hardibacker for wall stretching/shrinking as prescribed...
it looks more crooked in the photo somehow.

Yay I like looking at the photos and realizing we are making progress! And everything is at or above building codes for our area, as we usually aim for - 6mil plastic (2-4mil required), taping off everywhere, rust-resistant screws on the hardi-backer (backerboard). Let's just say I'm glad this is not our first DIY project, because it is definitely more complex than the backsplashes and floor we've tiled in the past.

I almost didn't do that built-in shelving on the right, because I really wanted to get the backerboard installed today. But I just know it will be handy to have in the future, and I'm already glad that I went the extra hours/Lowes trip to make it happen!

Shelving built between the studs, to be convenient storage of such bottlery and potions.
Fueled by Baybel cheeses and Oregon fuji apples.

We actually would have gotten further, but ALL THREE of our rechargeable drill batteries have given out. Gaaah excuse to have New Girl marathon and eat veggie pizza instead. We might have to give in and buy a new rechargeable drill battery tomorrow.

I keep reminding myself that DIY is a process and we are not on a deadline - it's so much better when we take the time to do the job well. But I'm pretty excited for the days of future showers!! And I think husband is too. We ordered a shower head arm that extends up so it will be taller than him!

So more details later. I have at least three posts ready to write for your future selves! But now am off to make vegan banana bread for Menno gathering tomorrow. And tomorrow we are borrowing the wet saw from Moses and Sadie! So tiling is just around squared-off corner!!