How To Remodel A Bathroom
Remodeling your bathroom is so important because when done well, it can significantly increase the value of your home, and maybe even more importantly, a beautiful bathroom makes you feel good! Living in a beautiful, well-designed home is one of my greatest joys. A joy I would love you to experience. So if you own a home and the bathroom has seen better days, a bathroom remodel is something you should consider.
Why Does Remodeling A Bathroom Matter?
It used to be when we wanted to remodel a bathroom; we picked up the (rotary!) phone and called the general contractor who did your Aunt Susie’s remodel last fall. He worked out of his truck and did about half the labor himself. Tile shower? No problem, he had three or four choices of tile in his truck you could choose. New faucets? No problem, he stopped by the plumbing supply store and picked up a standard-issue chrome faucet.
Now, those days are long gone. We now live in a world where the choices for tiles and faucets are nearly unlimited. As a result, general contractors no longer fulfill the design role. Speaking of general contractors, it seems like two bad guys are posing as contractors on every excellent contractor. That’s why how to remodel a bathroom is an essential subject.
How To Remodel A Bathroom
Educate Yourself
Learn about the process, what materials to use, and what kind of labor is needed. How do you learn about these things? Resources like myself. On my website, remodelstarr.com, I have a lot of free and paid information to help you learn how to remodel a bathroom. You should know enough about remodeling a bathroom to tell if you are getting what you need and are protected against being taken advantage of. Is this a lot of information to learn? Yes, but your home is your largest investment. It protects your family from the outside world. It is necessary to understand and protect it.
Understand How Much A Remodel Can Cost
You need to understand how much a bathroom remodel will cost and make sure you have that money, plus a contingency, ready to go. Many resources can help you know what a bathroom remodel costs. Hanley Wood publishes one that I like to use, and you can access it here. You have to give them your email address, but it is not spammy. I use the site often!!
Set A Goal For The Bathroom Remodel
Do you want your bathroom to be lighter and brighter? Maybe your goal is to open the space up. Maybe your goal is to update the room. The point of setting a goal is to have a way to define a successful project. So frequently, a remodel is approached with the thought that the perfect layout has to be achieved, the perfect finishes found, and the ideal installation is done. Having this approach causes enormous stress and guarantees failure. It’s insane to do that to yourself, so please don’t. So if your goal is to make your bathroom lighter and brighter, there are lots of tile and paint that can help you make that goal a reality. It takes the pressure off and allows you to enjoy the process much more.
Tips And Reminders For How To Remodel A Bathroom
Remodeling the bathrooms in your home is a great way to increase your home’s value and increase your enjoyment of your home! To get started on remodeling a bathroom, educate yourself about the process, so you don’t get taken advantage of, research how much it could cost on the Hanley Wood website I gave you above, and set a goal for the space to relieve stress.
Closing
For more free information on bathroom remodeling, visit my blog. If you are ready to start, consider buying my course. I want you to remodel your home without fear of being ripped off, going massively over budget, or having your home torn up for months. My course teaches you everything you need to know to manage your bathroom remodel or confidently enter into a contract with a general contractor.
If you are already working on a bathroom remodel and need some friendly, honest advice on what to do next, sign up for my 1-on-1 coaching! For 30 minutes, I will answer any question about bathroom remodeling and work as hard as possible to get you over whatever is hanging you up.