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| Remodeling A Bathroom |
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and sink- are outdated?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 Maybe the floor is outdated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 |
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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!
About the author:
Kirsten Hawkins is a real estate expert from Nashville, TN.
Visit http://www.king-of-real-estate.com/ for more information
on real estate, mortgages, and finding the house of your dream.
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