6 Painless (no contractor required) Bathroom Renovations

Plus more stories from Pop Mech Pro [View in Browser]( [Image]( [Alternate text] 6 Painless (no contractor required) Bathroom Renovations Eighty years ago, the Supermarine Spitfire saved Britain and changed the course of history. By: Alex Hollings When you watch remodeling shows on TV, you can get the impression that anything’s possible. A shower big enough for a farm animal, an increase in home value that’s higher than some lottery payouts, a window-facing jacuzzi tub with “Best House on the Block” printed on the side in diamonds. All of that is potentially achievable—and probably the reason you want to renovate your bathroom—but you should be aware that a gut renovation is a big, ugly job. The bathroom may take up the smallest footprint, but it’s the most complex room in your home, served by vents, water lines, waste lines, and electricity lines—most of which will try to kill you if you don’t know what you’re doing. (The vents are probably safe.)If you want to tackle a bathroom reno, you’ve got two options. OK, three, if you’re a professional plumber, or a home flipper with a television show: Put a dumpster on the lawn and have at it. Otherwise, you can buy your new bathroom by hiring a contractor. Or, you can dramatically improve the appearance and function of your bathroom by cleaning, repainting, or focusing on key projects that require only basic plumbing and electrical skills. Here’s how. This is a free preview of Pop Mech Pro. Join now for less than $1 a week to read the rest of the story and more of Popular Mechanics' most in-depth, exclusive features. [JOIN NOW]( HOME [Alternate text] [READ NOW]( Your Guide to Tiling a Kitchen Backsplash TECH [Alternate text] [READ NOW]( Green Buildings Are the New Thing, But What About Green Construction Sites? SCIENCE [Alternate text] [READ NOW]( Why Nikola Tesla Was Such a Badass Scientist Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Notice]( PopularMechanics.com ©2020 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019