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The tiny bathroom located between the two downstairs bedrooms looked as though it was badly in need of a facelift. Aside from the soft pink fixtures that dominated the room, the floor was a marbled mixture of pink, blue and yellow linoleum that was awkward looking to say the least and did nothing to compliment the room itself. When the home had been purchased the new owners, Jasmine and Chad, had thought they would update this room as one of their first priorities. That plan had to be forgotten when the furnace gave out and new heating and air conditioning had to be installed and they found that their extra money had to go toward that emergency purchase. Finally they had saved enough money to make possible a remodel that would upgrade this bath to make it match the rest of the house. The first thing they did was contract with a plumbing company who specialized in complete remodeling of kitchens and baths. They were able to purchase sleek white fixtures that truly complimented the room. The dated flooring was updated with ceramic tile that was easy to keep clean and made the room look larger. Jasmine painted the walls a muted shade of green that created a pleasing effect and she went shopping for chrome towel bars trimmed in porcelain. She completed the look with shower curtain rods of chrome and a fabric shower curtain that added the element of a soft touch to the bath. Gorgeous jade towels hung from the towel bars and the walls were decorated with appropriate shelving and filled with guest soaps and lotions. Jasmine and Chad were delighted with the way the bath turned out when they were finished.

Whenever a remodel such as the one described above is planned and carried out, there are three major considerations to think about:

1. Get an estimate in writing – When dealing with a contractor it is essential to ask for a comprehensive listing of how the work will be completed along with a written estimate. This is a safeguard that will make certain that the work will be fully completed according to the homeowner specifications and that no portion of the job will be omitted.

2. Get references – Any reputable business will be happy to furnish the names of satisfied customers as references. These customers should be asked how well satisfied they were when the job was done as well as the business habits of the company which would include showing up when promised and completing work in a timely manner.

3. Get a report from the Better Business Bureau – This is a simple process that consists of calling the Better Business Bureau in your area and checking to find out the track record of any company you are thinking about using. Usually the only thing required is the phone number of the company you wish a report on and that will be enough to access the records pertaining to that company for the past three years. Not only does it report the number of complaints but the report lets you know how and when the complaint came to a resolution and if there are any outstanding complaints still unresolved.

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