We live in a Cape Cod-style home built in 1949. A few months ago, it became evident that a bathroom remodel was imminent. I knew this could be a glass half-full situation –
A bathroom remodel can be well-invested money; various sources put it as one of the most profitable home investments, earning back anywhere from 50-110 percent of remodel costs. The National Association for the Remodel Industry reports that if a bathroom remodel is handled properly (work done well, costs kept in check), homeowners should recoup at least 50 percent of the project cost.
Here are five tips to avoid flushing money down the commode during your own project:
– Be brutally honest about your DIY skills. We are not handy; this knowledge solidified years ag...