A bathroom renovation is one of the most rewarding home improvement projects a homeowner can take on. New tiles, updated fixtures, and a refreshed layout can completely transform a space, but there is a step that many homeowners skip over that ends up costing them significantly. Before a single tile goes down or a new vanity gets ordered, the plumbing needs to be assessed. Skipping this step is one of the most common and most expensive mistakes made during bathroom upgrades. In fact, a plumbing system that cannot support your planned upgrades can bring an entire renovation to a halt, regardless of how well everything else has been planned. So why does plumbing always need to come first, and what happens when it doesn’t? Let’s break it down. (more…)









