| There are two ways to approach any home | | | | will involve structural work in the room or |
| remodeling project. You can either let the | | | | may even facilitate the creation of an |
| project evolve or you can manage it so that | | | | ensuite bathroom or separate toilet. |
| you are in complete control from start to | | | | |
| finish. Both have their own merits and | | | | You should also consider what you will be |
| drawbacks. For instance, the project that | | | | storing in the bathroom. This will give you |
| just evolves is a great project to learn DIY. | | | | an indication of the size you need for the |
| It will generally have no deadline and no | | | | room and the type of cabinets and other |
| budget will be set. This is great as a stress | | | | fixtures you will need for the room. |
| free project that will get 'done when it's | | | | |
| done'. People often do this when the budget | | | | This can give you some indication of whether |
| is tight and the work can be done on a | | | | the job is one for the professionals or |
| piecemeal basis. They may also think that | | | | whether you can manage most of it. |
| they will save money doing it this way. Or | | | | |
| maybe they don't like being overly organized | | | | The second tip is to work out a budget in |
| in their home because it reminds them of | | | | advance. This includes costing for all the |
| being at work. Either way, it is debatable | | | | fixtures and appliances that will go into the |
| whether you will save more money doing a | | | | room. The materials that will be needed. And |
| project this way. You may save on the | | | | all the labor and services, like structural |
| materials if you search around for the best | | | | work and plumbing. Budgeting is essential for |
| deals. You will certainly save on labor costs | | | | keeping the project on track. If you over |
| if you are planning to do the work rather | | | | budget it may mean the project is delayed. As |
| than employ a trades person. However the time | | | | a rough guide, it is suggested that you never |
| may be much longer to complete the job. You | | | | spend more than 15% of the total cost of the |
| may also make mistakes that need new | | | | house on the bathroom. Any more than this and |
| materials and extra time to complete. It | | | | you won't get your money back. If you are |
| really depends on the priorities that you set | | | | planning to go down the trades person route |
| yourself. If, for instance you are planning | | | | then get some quotes and references before |
| to sell the house and the new bathroom will | | | | taking on someone. It takes more time but is |
| be a selling feature of the house you are | | | | a prudent move. Don't necessarily take the |
| probably best to get organized and let a | | | | lowest quote. Rather consider the references |
| professional handle the job. If you just want | | | | and if possible view some of their previous |
| a new look in your bathroom but don't really | | | | work. |
| care about the deadline then doing it | | | | |
| yourself is a better option (if you fancy | | | | Again, if you are going down the employing a |
| learning DIY). This article will give you | | | | professional route, then work out ways to |
| some ideas if you are planning a more | | | | minimize the labor costs. This means you |
| structured approach to your bathroom remodel | | | | could do the initial clearing out of the |
| project. | | | | room. You could arrange that all the new |
| | | | fixtures and materials arrive when the trades |
| Tip one is to do some initial planning. You | | | | person needs them so there are minimal |
| need to consider why and what you want to | | | | delays. Time is money, as project manager you |
| change in the bathroom. Are you thinking | | | | can save money by being organized. |
| about a fundamental change to the room | | | | |
| because it is impractical for the size of | | | | Monitor the work on a daily basis to ensure |
| your family or are you simply thinking of | | | | that you are happy with the quality and that |
| revamping the fixtures and giving the walls | | | | the work is going according to your |
| and tiling a makeover. A fundamental change | | | | specification. |