3 Genius Hacks To Save On Your Bathroom Remodel

Real estate in the tristate area has been hot and cold, but New Jersey has benefitted from a host of New Yorkers fleeing the state. New Jersey homeowners can entice these buyers with a high-value room renovation, like your bathroom.

Whether you're looking to sell or staying put, you can refresh your bathroom without spending a fortune. Complete bathroom overhauls will require professional help, but there are some steps you can take to lessen the impact on your wallet. Anytime you're blowing out walls or working with plumbing, find a professional contractor for the job on HomeAdvisor. For your overall bathroom renovation, you can take a few simple steps on your own to keep extra money in your pocket.

1. Buy Bathroom Fixtures Yourself
A little extra effort can equal big savings when it comes to sourcing materials. Professionals typically charge 10 percent over retail for their time. Shop home improvement stores for the best deals, and frequent thrift stores and online tag sales. Big-ticket items, like tubs, can actually be quite affordable when found secondhand. This way, you'll save money and source the exact items you want, with no details lost in communication.

2. Tear Up Existing Tiles
If you don't mind getting your hands dirty, ask your contractor if you can save some money by removing the tiles. Tearing up the floor isn't a fun job, so most pros are happy to save the time. They may offer some instruction as to how you can do a thorough job to leave them with a clean slate.

3. Paint Your Bathroom
If it involves plumbing, chances are it requires some professional knowledge. But most of us can handle paint. Take on this step yourself, and ask your contractor about the best place in the project timeline for your to complete the job. You can save anywhere from $380 to $800.
These three steps offer the biggest savings for your troubles, and don't require too much skill. Faucet and sink installation, for example, is typically built into the overall bathroom remodel cost for next to nothing. Read ratings and reviews on HomeAdvisor to find the best professional for your needs, and ask what savings they can offer if you take on these simple tasks.

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