FEATURES Must-Know Bathroom Renovation Tips by Rodney Simmons, President, Imperial Contracting Group, Inc. You dream about a bathroom high in comfort and personal style, but bathroom remodeling can be stressful. A bathroom is a tricky space with a lot of moving parts crammed into a tight footprint with pipes and water. But what if renovating your bathroom didn't have to be so frustrating? These mustknow bathroom renovation tips can make a bathroom renovation therapeutic and an artistic experience. 12 AT HOME IN BERKs October 2017 # 1 Start with a Plan: Make a Wish List and a Budget Really look at bathrooms before the first tile is ripped out... What do you like/dislike about your current bathroom? When you are visiting neighbors or friends what do you like about their bathrooms? Tour model homes and browse magazines and websites for ideas. Make a list of both the likes and dislikes and number them by importance. Knowing how much you want to spend and having an established budget will help you decide on the order of importance. When establishing your budget build a 10 to 15 percent cushion in for the unexpected like hidden water damage. # 2 Work with What You Have Often when talk of bathroom remodeling occurs, it's easy to fantasize about more open space and moving bathroom fixtures like sinks, toilets or showers. Moving the toilet or drain for a shower or tub can be expensive. The better solution is keeping the major plumbing lines in place. For example, replace a wide vanity with a smaller pedestal