| Remodeling your bathroom can provide almost an | | | | Remember you are going to be using this room |
| instant boost in your house's value. But you need to | | | | every day. Make sure you do not use floor coverings |
| keep in mind that you have to choose a design that | | | | that are real slippery when wet. Some ceramic floor |
| fits your needs and is practical for daily use at the | | | | tiles are very slick. It helps if they have a slight |
| same time. Many of the bathrooms you see in the | | | | texture to them. |
| stars house's on TV are made for show. They have | | | | Install extra "anchor boards" within the walls, this |
| 6 other bathrooms in the house and a fleet of people | | | | allows you to secure very sturdy grab bars to hold |
| to clean them. Most only show you the most high | | | | on to when in the shower. These are especially |
| end one and surprise that one is hardly ever used. | | | | handy if you have very old or young people in the |
| They fail to show you the every day use one as it is | | | | house. |
| usually much more modest and is so much easier to | | | | Also, ensure every aspect is up to code even if you |
| keep clean. | | | | are doing it yourself and maybe not pulling permits. |
| Tip #1 - Have A Good Layout/Design | | | | This includes all required safety features, such as GFI |
| Nothing is worse than having a poor layout in a | | | | outlets near water etc... |
| bathroom where you don't have room to open | | | | Tip #3 - If Married Install A Second Sink! |
| cabinet doors or enough room to sit at the toilet | | | | Yes it could add years to your marriage. Nothing is |
| without feeling cramped up. One of the best ways to | | | | worse than getting ready for work in the morning, |
| get design or layout ideas is view builders model | | | | having only one bathroom and having to share the |
| homes. These home usually have popular designs that | | | | sink. If your bathroom is large enough install a second |
| many people like(which is ideal if you ever plan on | | | | sink and then two people can get ready at the same |
| selling your house). | | | | time. This is also handy if you have a lot of kids who |
| Another popular place is the design magazines that | | | | may need to get ready for bed(brushing teeth etc...) |
| you can find at your local library or book store. | | | | at the same time. |
| These magazines can give you many ideas that you | | | | Having double sinks is also something that is sought |
| may not otherwise think of. | | | | after by prospective buyers when selling your house. |
| Tip #2 - Keep Safety In Mind | | | | |