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* Moving or replacing a toilet * Moving or replacing a bath tub * Moving or replacing a shower * Moving or removing a wall within the room * Replacing a floor or ceiling * Rewiring the room for new electrical fixtures Remodeling Words Rough-in plumbing is the installation of the basic and hidden components of a plumbing system such as pipes and joints. Finish plumbing is the installation of the visible parts of a plumbing system such as plumbing fixtures and faucets. Of course, once you’ve moved or replaced one or more of these major components you then have to finish the room off with a facelift. But it’s quite doable. Thousands of first-time do-it-yourselfers successfully tackle bathroom makeovers every year. Others choose to do the design and planning then hire the best pro to do the job. Both save money and benefit from the results for many years to come. Let’s take a quick look at each of the four major bathroom remodeling jobs and how you can do them yourself. Specific illustrated steps are offered in Bathroom Remodeling so the intent here is to help you become more comfortable with the process toward making the decision to do it yourself—or not.
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A bathroom makeover changes major components, especially plumbing. In most makeover projects you have to access the inside of a wall, floor, or ceiling to move pipes or wiring. The work isn’t as difficult as it sounds and the results can be amazing. A bathroom makeover can include:
