How to Save Green in a Green Bathroom Renovation

In today's uncertain housing market, whether you arescheduling can give you ulcers, and raise your blood
thinking of an extensive bathroom renovation orpressure- I am not a doctor. To recap: replacement
planning a face lift, the remodeling decisions youinvolves the services of different contractors with
make today, and their results, will impact your walletvarying skills and businesses, working on one project
and the environment today, and in the future. Byat your place, in a little room- your bathroom. Good
using bathtub refinishing as the core method of yourhealth to you.
green bathroom renovation project, you will saveNow, consider the energy cost of replacement -
money, time and the environment. The core principleenergy is used in making and transporting new
of green bathroom renovation is to save naturalfixtures. First, the raw material have to be procured
assets that are so very important to our survival,and transported to a warehouse to start the
while saving money - green and the environment-manufacturing process. Then valuable assets are
green. These assets include water and energy.wasted in the transportation of a new fixture from
Speaking of saving natural resources, let's talk first ofthe factory to the warehouse, and to its final resting
all then about bathtub refinishing.place-your bathroom. Replacement costs more, takes
Bathtub reglazing costs about $450-$650 and is donemore time and its impact on the environment is one
in the bathroom. Home owners can even choosethat a lot of people do not want a part of it.
their own color scheme. For instance, you may like aOther energy and water savings
very light pink bathtub, to with your darker color pinkOne of the ways that water is waster is wasted and
wall. And you may finish it off with a black sink andgreen goes down the drain is by using old, water
toilet ( new toilets only may be refinished. check withguzzling shower heads. Replacing them saves in
your local bathtub refinishing company.) put together.water bills. Dual- flush toilets are used by many to cut
There is no tear-out, no plumbers or tile-settersdown on the amount is wasted and the amount of
involved. To recap: the benefits of bathtub refinishinggreen that is washed into the toilet. Dual flush toilets
over replacement are savings in time, money (up toas name implies, has two flush modes. One for
80%) and the environment- green.number one and another mode, using more water
And speaking of green, tub replacement costswhen going number two. Energy efficient bulbs will
$1500-$2500 depending on location and contractor.definitely cut down your energy bills. Skylights in your
Here are the reasons why it costs about $300 tobathroom can add an inspirational ambiance, and
buy a new tub at your friendly home remodelingsupply you with a fresher and cleaner air.
store, but costs $1500-$2500 to replace, not countingToday, many are doing their best in looking for ways
the cost of dumping the non-biodegradable tub intoto save money in their green bathroom renovation,
the landfill,- environmental impact.while adding value that makes a positive impact on
Replacement of a bathtub involves tear-out, and thethe environment. Bathtub refinishing, when combined
services of different sub-contractors. Hiring differentwith other energy, water and environmentally sound
sub-contractors yourself or through a hired generaland best renovation practices is a happy choice
contractor, is a specialty in mess- if any exists. Itchoice for saving green and living green in a blue
takes a special gift in the art of co-ordination, andeconomy.
answer to lots of prayer. Such miss and match