Jasmine Roth's Priceless Advice Will Save You Time And Money When Updating Your Bathroom

Other than your kitchen, the primary bathroom in your home holds the most value. It makes sense that you'd want to update this room every now and then, but also, like the kitchen, bathroom remodels are very costly. The national average bathroom remodel is around $5,000, with just over $1,000 on the minor end. Since plumbing is involved, your bathroom remodel can skyrocket from small issues you likely haven't considered. Jasmine Roth points out one example: your shower fixtures.

If your bathroom remodel consists of replacing your tub or shower, there's one step Roth wants you to listen to so you don't go over budget for a minor mistake. "You need to buy new fixtures that go with the valve that's already in the wall," she says. The valve is where your handle, knobs, or panel turns on the water. "Ask your contractor or plumber which brand valve is in the wall (or if it's easy to replace, which will really open up your options) so you can buy the correct pieces and not waste money."

Your shower fixtures may seem like a small area of importance in your bathroom, but failing to replace your fixtures correctly can cause costly mistakes. Replacing your shower with fixtures that do not match your valves can cause water leaks or clogs to occur. As Roth suggested, replacing your shower valve can open you up to other options for fixtures.

But another mistake she urges you not to make is working on your own plumbing. Instead, Roth encourages you to call a plumber and pull permits. This ensures the task is completed properly the first time. Attempting to replace your own plumbing can lead to other costly issues that will cause your remodel to go over budget and lengthen the duration of completion.

First, ask your plumber what brand valve you have so you can begin shopping for fixtures. If you see none you like, consider speaking to your plumber about replacing your valve so your system is compatible with a fixture you like.