Bathroom renovations are popular projects. In fact, a 2018 survey from the National Association of Home Builders found that bathroom remodels are the most popular remodeling projects. But just because bathroom remodeling projects are popular doesn’t mean they’re easy to endure. Knowing what to expect during a bathroom remodel can help homeowners get through the renovation process.
vations tend to generate a lot of noise. The noise can be difficult to overcome for professionals who work from home full-time, and it also can be hard on parents of young children who still nap and don’t yet go to school. Parents of young children may find it best to delay bathroom renovation projects until their children are school-aged and out of the house for most of the day on weekdays.
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Few renovations go off without a hitch. Once a project begins, contractors often uncover issues that weren’t noticeable to the naked eye. These issues may increase the cost of completing a project or force homeowners to change their plans to make the project stay as close to their budgets as possible. Recognizing that these decisions may have to be made on the fly can help homeowners feel more prepared when unexpected The debris generated by bathroom ren- issues arise. Bathroom remodeling projects can be ovation projects is another thing homeBathroom renovation projects are expensive. Homeowners should develop owners must prepare for. In addition to worthwhile investments. Knowing what preparing for the waste generated by the budgets for their bathroom renovation to expect during a bathroom renovation projects to determine which type of proj- project, first-time renovators must realproject can help homeowners handle all ize that dust might be a big issue once ect they can afford. In addition, setting the project begins. Dust can pose a threat the twists and turns that may arise. aside a little extra money for overruns is a wise move that can help homeown- to residents’ overall health, particularly ers handle any unforeseen expenses that the health of youngsters whose bodies haven’t yet fully developed. As a result, arise during the project. parents of young children may want to schedule renovations during family vacations so their children are exposed Few home renovation projects can be to as little dust as possible. undertaken quietly, and bathroom reno-
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