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Guests Coming to Visit? Do These Fast Home Remodeling Projects Before They Come

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The Amazingly Fast Guest Bathroom Remodel

Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom Remodeling

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Believe it or not, an organized bathroom contractor can entirely remodel a small (400 sq. ft.) guest bathroom in less than 4 weeks.

Certainly a surface bathroom remodel is possible in that timeframe--but even a more extensive remodel can be done:

  • Tear out old drywall.
  • Minor electrical rewiring to bring it up to code (installing GFCI outlets, etc.).
  • New bathroom flooring.
  • Install entirely new shower or bathtub/shower combination.
  • New drywall installed.
  • Two coats of paint.
  • New toilet.
  • Sink installed within new sink base.
Of course, this depends on 100% cooperation from you and your family to stay out of the way. Number 1 remodeling contractor complaint: homeowners who hover or otherwise impede progress.

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