Are you moving? You may need to renovate your bathroom, before the van pulls up. "An old bathroom will provide the potential buyer of the flight!" exclaims Lisa La Porter, designer of the "Sell This House" TV series. Remodeling of a bathroom you will receive thousands of dollars extra. Not moving? Remodel your bathroom and enjoy it. Consider these points before you sign a contract.

1. NEIGHBORHOOD. Read the real estate ads and the prices for comparable homes in your area.See how many full and half baths have these houses. Do not waste so much on price bathroom renovation that you save your home from the neighborhood.

2. REAL ESTATE MARKET. Get a professional home appraisal. The verifier should also be able to appreciate the value of a renovated bathroom. These numbers will help you determine your budget.

3. Your budget. How much are you willing to spend on bathroom renovation? This depends on your vision of the bathroom and the materialsChoose. Glass Tiles at $ 40 per square foot are much more expensive than plain white, for example.

4. Budget over-RUNS. The cost of materials rises, so it's a good idea, a few thousand dollars to meet your budget at all costs leads to over-. It is better to be prepared now than sorry later.

5. BATHROOM TRENDS. Www.HGTV.BathDesign On current trends, including stylish lighting, rain showers, higher vanities, vessel sinks and designer faucets. The daysthe old rectangular tub are gone. New tanks have different shapes and surfaces, yes, some are works of art.

6. RENT a designer. A bathroom designer can save you money and costly mistakes. The designer should be certified by the Society of Certified Bathroom Designers. To read more to learn about the certification, "The National Kitchen & Bath Association Certification Policies and Procedures" onnkba.org/anonymous/certification_Policies_Procedures-2006.pdf.

7. ART OF THE BATH. Owners who invest in the master baths, usually get their money back. However, you may not want to place a lot of money in a guest bathroom or lower bathroom.

8. CONVERSION OF THE COMPANY. Check out the refurbishment companies before you sign a contract. Get Feedback from customers and local offices. Your most important question: Does this company not on the quality of work?

9. WORKSCHEDULE. The restoration company should be able to estimate, how long will it take to work. Restoration is messy work and plaster dust, drywall embassies, bricks and broken glass throughout the house track. You do not want to live in chaos for months.

10. DYI JOBS. After the renovation of a bathroom you do not have the money to renovate another. Still, just do it yourself jobs to delete, such as walls, installing new lighting and design of a mirror can an old bathroom look new permit. After all this workBut you can also have a good soak. You deserve it!

Copyright 2007 by Harriet Hodgson