If you’re planning to move out soon, make sure your bathroom is in a style that will appeal to the masses and catch the eye of future buyers. Steer away from trendy styles and colors. Design your bathroom in neutral tones (tans, whites, grays) that can be personalized with art and accessories.

Consider the cost of your house and don’t over-remodel. For example, if your house is worth $200,000, it doesn’t make sense to spend $40,000 on a luxurious bathroom. If you live in a home with only one bathroom, consider the option of adding a second one instead of remodeling your current one." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I do my bathroom remodel myself?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

With many home blogs and TV shows highlighting renovation projects, it’s common to want to turn a bathroom remodel into a DIY project. If you are planning a small scale facelift and not changing out any major appliances, you can often do the project completely yourself. This could include things like changing out the shower head, upgrading the cabinets and countertops, adding mirrors, updating lighting, or redecorating.

However, larger scale bathroom remodels involve plumbing, tile work, and electrical. All of these require the help of skilled tradesmen (and often permits). Taking plumbing or electrical projects into your own hands can cause safety issues such as fire or flooding risks. If you don’t have experience, you can cause damage and incur additional costs, probably more than it would cost to hire out the job in the first place.

To save money, consider doing part of the job yourself and hiring out the rest. Though hiring contractors to remodel your bathroom will cost more than if you do it yourself, the project will get done much more quickly and you’ll have your bathroom back and better than ever." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will you need any permits to renovate your bathroom?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

Most home projects involving any major changes to the structure of your home will require a building permit. These permits are required for your safety and that of your neighbors. If you don’t obtain a permit when one is required, you could be facing major fees down the road. Building and construction permits vary greatly based on the city or county you live in. Check with your municipality’s building and permit office to know which permits are required for your remodeling project. In general, permits are required for these bathroom remodel situations:\r\n