We live in an average sized three-bedroom duplex and although we were the first owners we didn't design or build the house. The plan matched what we were planning to build quite closely so it was an easy decision to buy it after the first inspection and walk through. The local builder has done several properties in the local area and has a good reputation, but occasionally there are some things that are found to be not quite right. The single garage also has a small laundry space with a tub and space for a washing machine. We opted for a washer/dryer which was the right choice for the space available. The photo below shows the layout of the laundry nook in the garage, the washing tub with storage underneath and the washer/dryer. It all looks very normal, now, but I did have to make a modification to make it look like this. Originally the door under the tub opened the other way with the hinge on the right so it opened from the left. That does not sound like a problem but it was very user un-friendly as the door was in the way when you bent down to access whatever you needed from the cupboard.
I noticed that the pre-manufactured tub/cupboard was designed to have the door fitted both ways, opening from the left or from the right. Further investigation revealed that the door and latch could be removed and put on the opposite side such that it opened the other way with no modifications required. It was a cramped and awkward space to work in but it avoided the need to remove the tub/cupboard and avoided disturbing any tiles and sealant behind and beside the tub. The space now works more smoothly as the door can be opened fully to the left against the wall where it is out of the way while accessing the cupboard - simple but important..!!
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