A Guide To Bathroom
Remodeling
There is a reason
why many Hollywood
actors keep their
awards in their
bathrooms -- all
their guests will
visit that room at
some point, so why
not put the trophies
were everyone will
see them? But even
if you haven't won
any Academy Awards,
your guests will be
still checking out
you bathroom. A
well-done bathroom
remodeling can
impress your guests
and boost the value
of your home.
Bathroom remodeling
can be as simple as
new paint and
fixtures, or it can
be a total
renovation and
expansion. If you
want to begin
bathroom remodeling,
the first thing you
should do is assess
your current
bathroom.
Think about these
questions to make
sure you get the
most out of your
project:
How many people
will be using the
bathroom?
If a family shares
one bathroom it may
be a good idea to
have a separate area
for the toilet and
shower so that
someone can be
showering while
another person uses
the mirror and
vanity.
What is the
bathroom's current
condition?
Attacking grimy tile
with bleach or
industrial tile
cleaning solution,
polishing the
fixtures, and adding
brighter lights can
put the sparkle back
in your bathroom and
cost lest than a
renovation. But if
the bathroom is
out-of-date, falling
apart or just
boring, consider
more intense
changes.
How much money do
you have for the
renovation?
Before you begin,
think of how much
money you can
realistically
afford. No
remodeling project
should put you in
debt. Once you have
a budget, take a
trip to your local
hardware store to
check out prices.
Comparison shop and
start looking for
deals before you
start your
renovation project.
You don't need to
buy everything at
once; you can easily
wait for store sales
to buy the tools you
need and store them.
How much work can
you do one your own?
If this is your
first remodeling
project, go easy on
yourself. You will
need to use this
room, so make sure
you don't get
yourself into
trouble. If your
bathroom needs new
wiring, plumbing, or
even tile, don't be
afraid to ask for
professional help.
Just make sure you
account for it in
your budget.
How much space do
you have?
If you can knock
down walls, be sure
to plan ahead.
Pocket doors and a
shower, not a
bathtub, are easy
ways of conserving
space.
How long will you
be using the
bathroom?
If you are
remodeling to help
sell your house, or
might be selling
soon, it may be best
to stick with
simple, conservative
changes. Make things
work and look clean,
but don't add your
dream whirlpool tub.
These questions
address some of the
most basic points of
bathroom remodeling.
Plan ahead, budget,
watch for deals, and
don't be afraid to
ask for help.
Remember, bathroom
modeling should be
fun, and the results
are all for your
enjoyment. Make the
most of it.
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