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* Add a window or skylight * Install a new lighting and ventilation system * Replace the old toilet with a water-efficient model * If possible, lift the ceiling for a more open feeling * Replace damaged subflooring around the toilet Remodeling Words A subfloor is a horizontal layer of plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) attached to the joists. The finish floor is laid over the subfloor. The subfloor also can be made of concrete. * Replace a standard door with a bifold or sliding door to make access easier * Modify the fixture locations so the room is easier for the disabled to use Of course, you also can expand a half bath into a full bath by adding a tub or shower, but that means moving some walls. That’s covered under bathroom additions and expansions in Bathroom Walls.
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Half bathrooms are smaller and it may seem like there aren’t many options. Think again. Here are some idea starters:
