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Remodeling a Bathroom
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So you've decided that it's time to
update your bathroom. Whether you're planning to sell your home or you've
simply decided your family needs a more updated space, there are a few
important decisions you should make before you start.
First of all, consider what needs to go (no pun intended). Are you remodeling
because all of the fixtures- tub, shower, toilet and sink- are outdated?
Or is there a specific area of the bathroom that doesn't work for you?
Maybe the floor is outdated or peeling, or the mirrors are in inconvenient
places, or you'd like to knock out a closet or install some shelving.
Before you start, pin down the exact things about your bathroom that
need work. Don't immediately assume you need to overhaul the entire
room. You may be able to save yourself big bucks by starting with the
problem areas. If your bathroom seems too small, you might not need
to tear out a wall. Maybe you just need a pedestal sink instead of a
cabinet one.
If you're more than ready to just tear the whole thing up and start
from scratch, you'll have to make some decisions about what's going
to replace the current fixtures. Take some measurements of your tub,
sink and toilet, the replacements you're considering, and the size of
the room. Keep in mind that just because you want a claw foot bathtub
doesn't mean you should have one- your bathroom may be too small for
anything but a tub that fits closely into the wall. Draw some diagrams,
and move things around until they seem to fit. But keep in mind that
the layout of a bathroom is fairly limited. The water pipes only come
out of the walls in certain places, so unless you're planning on tearing
up the walls and the plumbing, your toilet and shower will probably
stay where they are, even if you replace them with new ones.
Making decisions about what new items to buy should be the easy part.
Look into purchasing a low-flow toilet. If you haven't had a new toilet
in awhile, you will be amazed at the savings on your water bill once
a new, water-saving model is installed. This is also a huge plus to
potential buyers, who will love the idea of saving on utilities each
month.
Safety in the bathroom is also a consideration. Consider handles around
the tub and a non-slip floor covering specifically designed for bathrooms.
Many older bathrooms are lacking in safety features, and that's a down
side when it comes time to estimate a home's value.
Remodeling your bathroom is going to be a job that requires some forethought.
Whether you're doing it to sell the home or for your family, it's best
to take space, safety, and convenience into consideration. You spend
an awful lot of time going in and out of your bathroom. It might as
well be comfortable!
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