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as kitchens. Being that these two areas tend to be the
most expensive spaces to remodel, buyers can find
value in them being updated unless the home has
been priced to reflect the upgrades needed/desired.”
Corey and Lisa Leonard of Mount Pulaski are in the
beginning stages of a master bathroom remodeling
project. They were not necessarily looking to
upgrade, but since their plastic one piece shower/
bath unit cracked after ten years, they have no
choice but to replace it.
The Leonards have decided now they want to do
a complete tile shower. Corey, normally a do-it-
yourself kind of guy, admitted that he is not totally
confident that he can do the tile/shower project as
a home improvement project, so he and Lisa have
sought out Stewart’s Carpet Service of Mount
Pulaski for help.
“They have a wide selection of ceramic tile and they
will also do the installation,” said Lisa. “A lot of
the carpet stores do, do tile,” Lisa and Corey both
recently learned. “Stewart’s is now looking into
getting me the tile that I want. They can do it all,”
said Lisa. “We are actually going to be tearing out
our old unit ourselves to save on some cost and we
are basically going to have it carpenter-ready.”
While Corey admitted the original shower/bath
unit was relatively inexpensive, Lisa, who has been
doing extensive research on the project, said this
time around “I want it to last for 25 years.”
Whatever your desires, just know there are many
options available and ideas worth exploring.
Whether you want marble, quartz, granite, ceramic
tile, subway tile, multiple shower heads, shower
jets, double-sinks, heated bathroom floors, a water-
resistant music system, a streaming Bluetooth
system that operates wirelessly or a new powerful
flush system by American Standard that also scours
and cleans the bowl at the same time, just know not
to get overwhelmed. Consult the professionals for
help. Even talk to family, friends, neighbors and
coworkers who may have gone through the process
of renovating the master bathroom already.
While many of today’s latest styles and trends are
very impressive, remember in the end it’s all about
what makes you happy and what makes you feel
better.
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