seem like an extravagant expense when trying to sell your home, the most high-traffic part of your home (what day don’t you use the bathroom?) is very important to the buyer’s decision-making process and subsequently to your home’s value. An immaculate modern bathroom communicates consciously and subconsciously to the comfort, style, and — most important to the seller of the home — the value that the rest of home contains. Nothing is more alienating to a prospective buyer than an outdated, dysfunctional bathroom — especially considering the high costs and headaches associated with water damage and mold growth. Determining your budget beforehand (in terms of both money and time) is a sound way to ensure that your bathroom renovations don’t get out of hand. For smaller budgets, you may be limited solely to cosmetic improvements, such as updated fixtures or a new sink. Larger budgets can accommodate makeovers that substantially increase the home’s value, like a larger shower, new windows, and artisanal tiling. Of course, contributing your own “sweat equity” to your home’s renovations can save you money, so determine which projects are best left to professional contractors and which
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