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RENOVATING A BATHROOM? KNOW WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU START.
Bathroom renovations can look straightforward.
Remove the old fixtures. Pick some tile. Install a new vanity. Put everything back together.
Then the wall opens.
The plumbing isn’t where you expected it. The floor isn’t level. The fixture you bought doesn’t fit the existing rough-in. Waterproofing becomes more complicated than anticipated.
A renovation that looked simple can suddenly become expensive.
Renovating a Bathroom: What to Do First helps you understand the project before those decisions start costing you money.
Peter Last draws on more than four decades of hands-on experience across renovations, hardware retail, plumbing supply, home systems, property maintenance, and the skilled trades. His background includes seven years helping homeowners at Home Hardware plan bathroom renovations, navigate repairs, and select suitable products, along with 10 years providing ongoing property-maintenance services for Community Living Sarnia-Lambton.
These lessons come from seeing what happens when planning gets skipped, products get purchased too early, and important conditions remain hidden until the work begins.
INSIDE, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
- Plan the renovation before demolition begins
- Establish a realistic budget and project sequence
- Think through the bathroom layout and available space
- Understand important plumbing and rough-in considerations
- Make informed decisions about tubs, showers, toilets, vanities, and fixtures
- Understand the basics of drainage, waterproofing, tile preparation, and ventilation
- Recognize conditions that could become expensive problems
- Decide which work may be appropriate for DIY
- Recognize when qualified professional help should be considered
- Ask better questions when working with contractors and trades
- Avoid purchasing products before confirming they will work in your space
This isn’t a technical manual designed to turn you into a plumber, electrician, carpenter, or tile setter.
It’s practical homeowner education.
The goal is to help you understand what you’re getting into, identify important decisions earlier, and avoid preventable mistakes before they become expensive ones.
Whether you’re renovating the entire bathroom, replacing a few fixtures, planning your first DIY project, or hiring professionals to complete the work, understanding the project puts you in a better position to make informed decisions.
PART OF THE COMMON SENSE FACTOR® GUIDE FAMILY
The Common Sense Factor® Guide family is built around one simple idea:
Practical knowledge before expensive decisions.
Knowing how to swing a hammer is useful.
Knowing where, when, and whether you should swing it can save you considerably more.
Start smart. Start with common sense.
PETER LAST
Tradesman, Author, and Creator of Common Sense Factor®
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Common Sense Factor: Renovating A Bathroom What To Do First? (CS Factor - What To Do First Series)
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - RENOVATING A BATHROOM KNOW WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU START. Bathroom renovations can look straightforward. Remove the old fixtures. Pick some tile. Install a new vanity. Put everything back together. Then the wall opens. The plumbing isn't where you expected it. The floor isn't level. The fixture you bought doesn't fit the rough-in. Waterproofing becomes more complicated than anticipated. And a renovation that looked simple can suddenly become expensive.Renovating a Bathroom: What To Do First was written to help you understand the project before those decisions start costing you money. Drawing on decades of experience in renovations, hardware, plumbing supply, home systems, and hands-on trades work, Peter Last explains the practical knowledge homeowners should understand before beginning a bathroom renovation. INSIDE, YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO: - Plan the renovation before demolition begins- Establish a realistic budget and project sequence- Think through bathroom layout and available space- Understand important plumbing and rough-in considerations- Make better decisions about tubs, showers, toilets, vanities, and fixtures- Understand the basics of drainage, waterproofing, tile preparation, and ventilation- Recognize conditions that could turn into expensive problems- Decide which work may be appropriate for DIY and when qualified professional help should be considered- Ask better questions when working with contractors and trades- Avoid purchasing products before confirming they will actually work in your spaceTHE STEPS BEFORE THE STEPS This isn't a technical manual designed to turn you into a plumber, electrician, carpenter, or tile setter. It's practical homeowner education. The goal is to help you understand what you're getting into, recognize important decisions earlier, and avoid preventable mistakes before they become expensive ones. Whether you're renovating the entire bathroom, replacing a few fixtures, planning your first DIY project, or hiring professionals to do the work, understanding the project puts you in a better position to make informed decisions. PART OF THE COMMON SENSE FACTOR(R) GUIDE FAMILY The Common Sense Factor(R) Guide family is built around a simple idea: Practical knowledge before expensive decisions.>Knowing where, when, and whether you should swing it can save you considerably more. Start smart. Start with common sense. PETER LASTTradesman & AuthorCreator of the Common Sense Factor(R). N° de réf. du vendeur 9781998325719
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