Demolishing your existing bathroom requires a strong back, high tolerance for dust and debris and perseverance. Having the right tools will make the job go easier and faster. Take some time to prepare and you'll minimize the dust and grit that seems to find its way to every part of your home.

Despite a poor economy and housing market, you've decided to remodel that 1960's flamingo pink bathroom. Only this time, you're going to do some of the work yourself to stretch your hard earned money. This is doable provided you have the time to plan ahead and keep track of the 30+ items that go into a standard bathroom. Here are some tips and a check list.

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Small, versatile sinks are a must for very small powder rooms. We show you several sinks that maximize these small spaces and pass the test with flying colors. They also make quite a statement.

If you love hardwood floors, but dread the maintenance, then consider Porcelanosa's Woodtec Porcelain Hardwood™ tiles. They can be used in your bathrooms, kitchen and even living room.

Woodtec tiles are a stunning imitation of hardwood. It shares the beauty of real hardwood floors, and the convenience of porcelain tile.

Bathroom vanity cabinets should last for years. However, your toilet bowl and the men in your family can wreak havoc on your vanities. Here's how:

The short answer is maybe. But based on some our users' comments, we would stay away from in house shower and tub kits like Pegasus that are installed in the wall.

There a literally hundreds of choices when it comes to kitchen and bathroom faucets. You can buy very cheap faucets for under $100 or pay as much as $1,000.

A typical 5 x 7 bathroom has many elements- lighting, tile, shower enclosures, etc. You'll have to consider all of them whether you are creating a brand new bathroom or just remodeling your existing space.

Discounted prices of marble and granite countertops can be found from fabricators who have surplus stones. These are the left overs that are from fabricating kitchen countertops. These material can easily serve as countertops for most bathroom vanities.

Any bathroom renovation requires a reliable toilet that will flush wastes away. To do otherwise might mean destroying vanity cabinets, ceramic floor tiles and your peace of mind.

Ceramic floor tiles and marble can crack if your sub floor is not very sturdy. Schluter Ditra underlayment should be used to ensure that this doesn't happen. The Ditra Installation Video and installation handbooks ensure success.

Bathroom designers can help you realize your bathroom remodeling goals, but you'll have to do your part too. That means not procrastinating and making timely decisions.

Bathroom remodeling requires a great deal of planning, because numerous systems are involved. These included plumbing, electricity, HVAC, tile and color selection, etc.

The amount of ceramic tile used in your bathroom remodeling project depends on whether you want to make a statement, how often the bathroom is used and remodeling budget.

Ceramic and porcelain tile stores that have large wall displays or vignettes of tiles can help you better visualize your finished bathroom remodeling project. A knowledgeable staff willing to work with you is also important. We recommend three ceramic tile stores that exceeded our expectations.

You don't have to spend a fortune on bathroom cabinets or settle for the stock cabinetry on the shelves at the Big Box Stores. Just ask them about bathroom vanities available by Kraft Maid, American Woodmark and other cabinet makers.

Bathrooms with windows right above a bath tub or in the shower area are bad news. If you use the shower regularly, you'll eventually damage the window. Replacing that window with glass block will provide the light you desire and help you to fully use your shower again.

Visit a showroom before ordering a shower or bathtub enclosure and ask to see the types of glass in different thicknesses.

You'll save a lot of time and avoid the aggravation of ending up with "clear glass" that has a green tint to it if you use our checklist.