Deciding to remodel a bathroom is one of the best investments you can make in your home, in terms of both value and, of course, comfort. A remodeled bathroom will typically return 80 to 90% of your investment at resale, and the pleasure you'll get while using an updated bath is without a price tag.

Unless you plan on doing the job yourself, you'll need to choose a reputable company to handle the job. But before you pick up the phone, you'll have to make some decisions. How much do you want to spend? What features are essential? What are the "wants" in addition to the "needs"? What's your style preference? Do you have your heart set on particular materials, such as a tiled shower or granite vanity tops?

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