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3 Questions To Keep in Mind Before Starting a Bathroom Renovation

Renovating your home can be really exciting, no matter what kind of project you choose to start. Renovations can't be rushed, you should take your time to make sure they're done correctly. Preparation is key to a smooth renovation. According to Community Renovations, bathroom renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects homeowners complete, next to kitchens. Both add a ton of value to your home. The plumbing involved a bathroom renovation makes it tricky, which is why its a good idea to approach with caution. So, before hammers start swinging, you should ask yourself these questions:


What Features are in your Dream Bathroom?


Start your bathroom renovation at the planning stage. Regardless of the size or scope of your bathroom renovation project, make sure to include the features you want in your dream bathroom. Consider breaking features into categories like "must have" and "nice to have" to help you prioritize the projects in your remodel. Consider how your bathroom currently functions and how you can improve the function, whether that means more storage or bathroom enlargement.


What's The Budget For The Project?


There is no secret that home renovations can be expensive. Bathrooms can be particularly expensive projects. According to Angi, the national average for a bathroom renovation is $10,788, with average costs ranging from $6,152 to $15,246. What factors affect the cost of a home remodel? Materials, project scope, and labor costs can quickly increase the budget, but the hidden culprit to a rising bathroom renovation budget can be the plumbing. When demoing your bathroom, you may find that your pipes need to be upgraded. If you want to change the layout of your plumbing, you'll need to move the pipes around. Plumbing can be costly, so be prepared to budget for it.
it is important to set a budget before a project and try your best to stick to it. To determine the cost of renovating your bathroom, you'll need to know the scope of the project and your specific renovation wants. It is also a good idea to either save money or dedicate a portion of your budget to a contingency plan. You can use this money to cover unforeseen expenses that are likely to occur during the renovation


What Projects Can Be Done By Yourself?


If you want to save money or get hands-on with your project, the best option might be to do it yourself. But not every homeowner is handy, and not every renovation project is a do-it-yourself project. If you know a lot about home renovations, tackling a bathroom project may be easy for you, but if you're a beginner, it can be hard to know where to start. If you are remodeling an entire bathroom, doing it yourself can take a few weeks or even months to complete. Small beauty projects can only take a weekend.

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