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Sure we all know the economy is down and a chunk of our 401Ks have vanished into thin air. Money is tight. But that nasty master bathroom from 1977 keeps calling your name...

What to do?

Typically the average cost to remodel a bath is over twelve thousand (and by over, I mean it can easily exceed 20K) but there are solutions to bring those costs down, to maybe even less than $5,000... it may involve giving up some weekends - can't say I didn't warn you.

Save On Your Bathroom Remodeling Project!
There are many paths to cutting expenses when you renovate your bathroom.

• Do some of the demolition work yourself. Remove the old flooring, cabinets, toilet, or nasty wallpaper and save a few dollars that a bathroom renovation contractor would charge
  
• Don't touch the plumbing or walls
• Don't buy the most expensive fixtures or appliances (do you really need that jacuzzi tub with all ten jet settings?) and using that money for new flooring or sleek countertops.
  
• If you're handy, you can even do some of the tiling, painting, and other detailed work yourself, which will really cut down on the labor expenses.
  

Don't Just Renovate - Decorate!
Yes, you can completely gut your bathroom and start from scratch. But if you really have no budget, consider just changing out a few inexpensive items. Painting the room is great start. Other simple changes include new window curtains, new towel racks and soft lighting to freshen the room.

Okay so I've convinced you its possible. Its even affordable. Now here are some hot ideas to get your creative juices flowing:
Hot Trends in Bathroom Remodeling for 2009

• Wall-Hung Cabinets - especially with clear doors are in. Who doesn't love the increased storage or display space??

• Concrete Floors. I know, I know - sounds boring and strange but its actually cheap and will last through all the water exposure and you can paint it or stain it any color you want! Radiant floor heating can be added underneath to keep that concrete warm in the winter

• Bright Fiberglass or Clear Sinks. To be more exact, floating sinks, sinks that are above the counter, are all the rage. It can give the room an elegant and artsy feel.

• Combining Materials - such as glass or chrome or stone or wood - in the same room! Take this idea further and instead of the dated tile detailing, create a mosaic border of different materials (child broke your favorite china plate and haven't had the heart to throw it out - recycle!).

• CoLoRs - everyone is adding bolder splashes of color. Of course white will always be common and there is the good ol' standby of natural tones but it's fun to pick a color and design around it. Paint the walls, paint the cabinets or other fixtures or even bring in a bold patterned rug to spice up the room.
  

Hopefully these tips will help you save money and spice up that old, ugly bathroom you've been avoiding.

Talk to a local bathroom remodeling company in your area. They may have even more ideas and designs for you to try. We can even help you get 4 quotes from local bathroom contractors today - just submit your project idea and they'll call you. It's fast, easy and free to find service pros at ConstructionDeal.com.

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