Master Bathroom

[Guevara M.]

Been thinking of doing some remolding in my master bathroom but not sure how it will effect the value of it. House was built within the last 5 years, just a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house in a nice area & subdivision. Master bathroom has a garden tub and a kind of tight shower. Been thinking of getting rid of the tub & making one pretty big tiled shower with seating. The second bathroom has a tub in it. Plans are to stay here from anywhere from 5 to 10 years & then sell it or use it as rental property. Will this decrease the value of the home?

[Susan Pompea]

Enjoy the home your living in. You plan on staying for 5 to 10 years. The other bathroom has a tub--do what you want. That's the joy of owning your own home. Who knows what will happen in 5 to 10 years--in the housing market and in your life. I do know if you don't do anything, down the road ( if not now) every time you use the cramped shower, you will be thinking about that nice, big, tiled shower with seating and how wonderful that would be. Don't have regrets, enjoy your life now!