Bathroom Remodeling for Dummies

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 360 pages
• Published by: For Dummies September 26, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764525522
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764525520
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
We're a nation of countless bathrooms that are on the brink of being torn apart, redesigned, and remodeled. Bathrooms are big! They've gone from being a convenience to a luxury. Welcome to Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies, where you'll discover how to transform your bathroom from blah to gorgeous and inefficient to well-designed.

Remodeling a bathroom is a challenge – it's action-oriented and requires extra energy and stamina. But you, undoubtedly, realize it's a challenge you want to take on. This guide can help if you

• Want to make your home more livable and enjoyable by updating, expanding, or improving the bathroom
• Want to find out how to begin the process of appraising your present bathroom so you can improve it
• Don't want to be pressured into selecting materials and fixtures because you want to see everything that's available and know all your options
• Want to know what's involved in demolishing the walls and removing the fixtures and cabinets, and how to install new ones
• Want to decide if you should hire help or do the work yourself

Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies is organized to provide lots of useful information that is easily accessible. You'll uncover tips about:

• Making the most of space in your bathroom
• Taking control and planning the project
• Finding magnificent fixtures, vanities, and faucets
• Decorating the walls, windows, and more
• Creating storage space

You maybe be asking yourself, "Can I remodel my bathroom without spending every penny I have, destroying the harmony of my house, and breaking the spirit of everyone involved?" The answer is yes. Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies can help.

Back Cover Copy
Install lights, cabinets, even a tub

Create the ideal bathroom or find the right contractor to do it for you!

Ready to remodel your bathroom? This practical, unintimidating book gives you all the tools you need to plan, prep, and polish your room. Youll find projects for any bathroom size, style, and budget, with easy-to-follow guidance in everything from plumbing and electrical to selecting and installing tiles, faucets, showers, tubs, sinks, and more.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Reader Reviews
If you are kinda handy around the house but worried about diving into a full tear down remodel, this is a good book to buy. You will either decide to go ahead with confidence, or bow out, or at least know when you should call in a contractor to take care of the plumbing and electric. Worth every penny.