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Bathroom

An additional full bath can increase the value of your home

Bathroom Addition: Return on Investment

A new bathroom brings added convenience for your family and can prove to be a valuable asset should you decide to sell your home. Read More

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Value Added Med $23,233
Effort High 3-6 wks
Investment High $39,046 (48 sq. ft. bath)
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Luxury bathroom with universal design

Adding Universal Design Features to Your Bathroom

Incorporating universal design into your new bathroom guarantees access for everyone and saves money in the long run. Read More

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Effort Low 1-2 days (research options)
Investment Med $1,000-$2,500 (universal design features)
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Bathtub in residential bathroom addition

Evaluate Your House for a Bathroom Addition

Decide whether a bathroom addition is right for you by evaluating the project cost versus the potential increase in home value. Read More

Progress H K
Value Added Med $23,200
Effort High 3-6 wks
Investment High $39,000
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Glass tile is an eco-friendly choice for bathroom remodels

Green Bathroom Remodeling

If you want to make sure your bathroom remodeling project is as green as possible, here’s how to save energy, conserve resources, and protect your budget. Read More

Progress H E K
Value Added High $10,700 - $34,700
Effort High 2-3 mos (including planning)
Investment High $16,100 - $52,300
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Luxury vinyl tile floor in a bathroom

Smart Options: Bathroom Flooring

Choose the right bathroom flooring based on your priorities—cost, kids, safety, and eco-friendliness. Read More

Progress H K
Value Added Low $290
Effort Low 1 day (install)
Investment Low $400 (35 sq.ft. tile, installed)
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7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

Ideas to help you get the bathroom remodel of your dreams while keeping costs under control. Read More

Progress H K
Value Added High $10,700 - $34,700
Effort High 2-3 mos (including planning)
Investment High $16,100 - $52,300
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Toilets like this are stylish and eco-friendly

Low-Flow Toilets: How to Choose

Replacing an old water-guzzler with a new low-flow toilet can shave as much as $90 off your annual utility bill and send thousands fewer gallons of water down the drain. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Low $90/yr off water bill
Effort Low 1/2 to 1 day to install
Investment Low $100 to $1,000
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Low-Flow Showerheads: How to Choose

Thanks to innovative new technology, today’s super-efficient low-flow showerheads save water, reduce your energy bills, and still feel good to use. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $150/yr off water heating
Effort Low 10 mins to 1 hr to install
Investment Low $50 to $200
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Save on Indoor Projects

Improve and maintain your home while saving at the same time.

Project Money Saved
12 Tips for Saving Energy in Your Home Office Up to $194/yr (w/o computer)
7 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room Up to $280/yr
What Would MacGyver Do? In an Emergency, Reach for the Duct Tape $100 or less
What Would MacGyver Do? Use Paper Clips to Solve Common Home Repair Jams $100 or less
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