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1st TIP OF THE DAY: There are very few constants in the world of finances – but one of those constants is that people need houses to live in.  Putting money into your home, such as a master bathroom renovation, is a sure investment, mush more than the fickle world of the stock market, vehicles or even collectables.  And, not only is this investment good for your future finances, but it has practical results for you in a more pleasant bathroom to relax and be yourself in.

Don’t Go Crazy With Your Craftsman Style Bathroom Renovation

If you are lucky to live in a Craftsman style home, you need to know about the special flavor of your home. Of course, you are legally entitled to redecorate or remodel it in any way you want, but that would be like putting MC Hammer pants on Michelangelo’s David. Yes, that has a certain amount of humor to it, but it is still an unwritten crime against future generations. So, when you decide on a Craftsman Style bathroom renovation, don’t get crazy ideas. Here, originality doesn’t count.

Mimic With The Least Change

Although you might plan on living in your home the rest of your life, the odds are you will have to sell the home. A Craftsman style home has a much higher market value if the entire house sticks to the original Craftsman designs of low sloping roofs, all natural materials and lots of timber, glass or rock.

When you consider a Craftsman style bathroom renovation, you are going to have to mimic the original design as best you can. Although you might not have the original blueprints or photos of how the original bathroom looked like (some Craftsman style homes were built as early as 1905), you can see photos of other Craftsman style bathroom renovations in books or on the web. Perhaps one of your prospective contractors has experience with Craftsman style bathroom renovations and can help guide your remodeling decisions.

2ND TIP OF THE DAY : One of the rooms in the house used more often by most people is the bathroom. While spending a lot of money on the usually smallest room in the house may not be high on everyone’s list, since everyone uses this room quite often, bathroom remodeling can make its use more comfortable and convenient. There are different ways to improve the appearance and functionality of this small space, and bathroom remodeling does not have to put a major crimp in the bank account.

The Natural Look

Original Craftsman style homes, and later houses modeled on the style, are noted for their building materials – almost all of it is natural. Natural materials, unfortunately, can be quite expensive. However, there are synthetic or composite materials that look like natural materials like rock or wood. These synthetic materials are also strong, long lasting and often fire resistant.

It is the look that is most important in a Craftsman style bathroom renovation (well, functioning plumbing is actually most important, but the look finishes a nose behind). The look is a comforting and warm slice out of the past which people pay plenty for. Even if the materials aren’t genuine, if they look genuine, than a potential buyer is going to be very pleased.

Take your time with your plans and gathering estimates, especially if you need a loan to finance the renovation. According to your local tax laws, you may be entitled to a substantial refund or rebate from your Craftsman style bathroom renovation.

3rd TIP OF THE DAY: When considering a staggered plan, act on the bathroom remodeling ideas that will make the biggest improvement in appearance first, but there are some thing that should be done at the same time. For instance, when replacing an old sink, leaving the old cabinets in place will detract from the appearance.