Bathroom Renovation: Budget-Friendly Tips

Tile work and plumbing relocations are the two biggest cost drivers in any bathroom remodel. If your plumbing rough-in works, leaving fixtures where they are can save thousands. Moving a toilet across the room can add a week and several thousand dollars.

Vanities are the easiest place to save. A semi-custom vanity with a quartz top often looks indistinguishable from a fully-custom build at half the cost. Save the custom budget for the shower — that's where craftsmanship shows.

Don't skimp on waterproofing. Florida humidity is unforgiving, and a properly waterproofed shower pan is the difference between a 20-year remodel and a 5-year one.