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More tips for successful bathroom remodels

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We’ve written before about how remodeling a bathroom is a great return on investment and offered our tips, but we would be remiss in our duties if we didn’t pass on a few more we recently read about.

We came across a post called “Owner’s Guide To Bathroom Remodeling” by a Texas remodeling company and their advice is spot on.

First up, as with all remodeling projects, you need to clearly outline your goals. Do you want more space? A spa-like atmosphere? Sleek, clean spaces? More storage? Definite wow factor? Just universal improvement? Make sure you and your contractor are on the same page when it comes to goals.

Next, make sure everything goes together. Avoid the mix-and-match style. All parts of your bathroom must adopt a cohesive style or none of it will work. Again, getting on the same page with your designer is the best way to achieve your goals.

Also, know where to save money. You will save on costs if you minimally disturb the existing pipe and electrical structures. Letting that influence your design will save you money. Related, don’t be afraid to trust in your brand-name equipment. They enjoy their reputations for good reason, and those who offer a warranty will give you added peace of mind should anything happen down the road.

Speaking of bathroom remodels, one was included in a staggering renovation of a gutted London home. If you enjoy wild before-and-after photos, this slide show is for you.

The full on-makeover included an addition and a loft converted into a bedroom that will leave you slack-jawed.

Have a good week!

More on aging-in-place, one of our passions at MK Remodeling & Design

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At MK Remodeling & Design, our passion is helping people realize their housing dreams.

Hand in hand with that passion is our joy in helping retrofit homes to allow seniors to live in worry-free comfort. That style of remodeling is called aging-in-place.

We stumbled across a New York Times article about the subject, titled “For old folks at home, remodeling is in order,” and it offers a comprehensive look at the motivations behind why many seniors are looking to remodel.

As the article points out, about 80 percent of older people own their homes, but less than four percent of all U.S. housing stock offers the most important features of home accessibility. This lopsided equation is the driving force behind many aging-in-place projects.   

The projects outlined in the article range from the inexpensive (relocated outlets at around $100; two grab bars for around $200), to the moderate (tub conversion to roll-in shower for around $10,000), and the expensive (universal bathroom remodel for $25,000).

If this is all starting to sound familiar, you are totally on to us. We wrote about the subject not too long ago, but it bears repeating: Aging-in-place projects are driving remodeling spending.

So, hop aboard the aging-in-place remodeling train, and let us unlock your home’s potential!

Bathroom remodeling tips, and more summer project inspiration

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Well, it’s official. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor will box in what is being described as the most lucrative fight of all time.

Fortunately for you, remodeling doesn’t have to be an expensive, knockdown, 12-round bout if you have a good plan.

Case in point, we came across a bathroom remodeling guide online that will save you a heavyweight headache. We’ll spotlight the best tips.

First, make sure you get everyone’s input. The bathroom is the most frequently used area by all members of the house. As such, it is imperative that you incorporate the requests from all the people who use it.

Next, make a plan. Meet with a designer and see how your list of needs come across in a rendering. An experience designer will help fill the needs of all involved and point out ideas and problems you might not have thought about. A good designer will help interpret your goals into a plan for a remodeler.

Finally, mind your dollars and sense. Figure out what you are comfortable spending and listen to what a remodeler can do for you. An experienced remodeler, in tandem with a designer, will let you know what is or is not feasible for your budget. They can also offer suggests for where to save money and where to spend a little more.

In our last blog, we talked about projects people usually undertake in the summer. If you need more inspiration, look no further than this slideshow of award-winning exterior projects from Remodeling online.

We’re a big fan of the roof deck. What’s your favorite?

Have a good week!