Bathroom Remodeling Done Right adds Value to your Home! 

Remodeling Your Bathroom Can Actually 
Make You Money!

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Remodeling Mishaps Can COST You
BIG Money!

Fact: Don't forget... YOU assume some liability when you hire a remodeling contractor. So, make sure you are hiring a reputable one. Did You Realize This: If a remodeling contractor performs work on your home but does not (in turn) pay his supplier for the materials and fixtures, the supplier can put a lien on your home... yes! on YOUR home. Don't take chances when hiring home improvement contractors -- get FREE reviews on local contractors from Service Magic!

Nothing Increases the Value Your Home
More than Cosmetic Improvements and it's 
especially true in the BATHROOM!

General remodeling improvements include interior and exterior, painting, trim, new flooring, "efficient" remodeling in bathrooms, new bath fixtures, landscapes, and other items that can generally damage the appearance of the home. Most people's impressions of your home are made in the first 5 minutes, and are always related to how it looks and feels. And, rest assured, they will check the bathroom area! 

Bathroom Remodeling and Improvement
Tips and Tidbits

Remodeling the Bathroom
Much like kitchens, recent trends are toward lavish and spacious baths. The two-bathroom home has become a standard and it's growing to the 2 1/2 bath levels. Adding a second bath to a home may not return its full value, but it eliminates a major obstacle if you ever decide to sell your home. Why? Because buyers will be comparing your bath features to the ones present in new construction -- this includes a comparison of all fixtures, lighting, tile AND separate bath and shower areas. Because of the high cost of tearing out old fixtures and installing new ones, consider doing some of the work yourself. Tasteful decorating and a wise choice of fixtures will also add to the general value of your home without costing a small fortune. Whenever possible, consider adding a bathroom to the master bedroom if it does not already have one.  And always... always replace shower curtains with a glass shower enclosure!

Appraisers Can Tell You How Much Bathroom Remodeling You Can Do and How Much of that Costs You are Likely to Get Back if You Sell 
Before moving forward, confirm that the appraised value of the property matches the selling price and supports any major bathroom remodeling costs -- if you plan to stay for at least 5 years, this is not as big an issue. And how does one determine "fair price"?  Generally, the fair price is one that satisfies both the needs of the selling party and of the buyer. As the buyer or the seller, you will want to bring to the table as possible. Although subjective, a reasonable and fair price can be calculated by professional home appraisers. 

Fact: Consumer marketing experts have long known the power of color and texture to influence the moods and perceptions of the buying public. That's why so many plain products are sold in fancy packaging.  And, you have to count on buyers analyzing your bathroom in detail. The proper use of paint on a house, in the first 5 minutes, influence a potential buyer to buy your home. Especially true in a bathroom -- the 60s style wallpapers must go!

Painting a House (including the kitchen and bathroom)  Inside and Out - colors... colors... colors... 
Painting a house is critical! This is what a fresh paint does and why:

• Makes the home appear clean and fresh 
• Eliminates "old house" odors (especially in the bath)
• Cover patches and imperfections in walls
• Makes a room addition appear larger and brighter 

More... General Information on Dealing with Contractors

Room or Bath Additions - Worth the Investment, but be Carefull
If the addition adds a much-needed bathroom or bedroom, it can add significantly to the value of the house. Just DO NOT overbuild for the neighborhood. Your addition could make your home the finest in the neighborhood, but then you start to lose the ability to recover remodeling costs. Sometimes a better choice is to open up the existing space by knocking out walls. Consult with a knowledgeable and professional contractor before attempting this conversion yourself because walls are load-bearing and plumbing cannot be easily moved.

Can Remodeling Costs be Estimated?
Starting right into your first remodeling project without a decent estimate of the costs could spell financial disaster. The biggest reason for failed renovation projects is poor estimating. Even many professional contractors fail to complete even a rudimentary estimate of the costs associated with a given project. Why is that? Because estimating is time consuming and requires a good knowledge of construction and accounting. Plus, it's just a bad habit even some professionals have developed.

Estimating a remodeling project properly can be a real challenge -- many necessary repairs may be hidden behind walls (plumbing) and floors. So, first inspect your project carefully using some type of checklist -- one can be generally be freely obtained from home inspectors. If you are remodeling a room such as the bath, you will need to make a checklist of each item you intend to replace. Don't forget the fixtures and plumbing upgrades. 

If you are working with a professional remodeling contractor (and on bathrooms you should be), that person should complete what's called a takeoff before bidding the job. All contractors generally include a "hidden costs clause" in their contracts to insure them against unexpected problems that may be invisible until the project is started. Examine this clause carefully to make sure that it can't be used to tack on additional bonuses for them and expenses for you.

Working with Remodeling Contractors
General contractors serve as managers of projects and hires all the other subcontractors and skilled labor used on the job. If you decide to hire and control the subcontractors on your own remodeling project, you become the remodeling contractor (with all the responsibilities and liabilities associated with that function).

One other factor... With complex renovations, such as adding rooms, replacing major fixtures such as tubs or major structural changes the expertise of professional remodeling contractors will be a blessing. 

and FINALLY...

Living with the Remodeling Project Nightmare -- Projects never perfectly and as smoothly as expected. They invariably encounter delays -- plan for this and prepare to live with it! Regardless of who does the work, you or a professional, remodeling while you occupy a home can be challenging and even dangerous. Expect lots of dirt, sawdust, interruptions of electrical and water services, loud noises and general inconvenience. Use the following guidelines to get ready:

• Consider having children to sleep over with neighbors during the most intense part of the job. Put the dogs away -- they make subcontractors nervous and slow them down.
• Cover all furniture fully and heavily.
• Seal off the unaffected parts of the house plastic drapes. This will eliminate much of the construction dust getting into the rest of your house. 
• Cover floors and walk paths with strips of vinyl carpet protector -- make sure it can take the traffic.
• Arrange with neighbors to occasionally use their water and electrical facilities if yours have to be turned off.

and Remember... Bathroom Remodeling Done Right 
adds Value to your Home! 

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