@Cameron Phillips   there are big regional differences in yard enclosures.

We need to update our bathrooms and we are wondering if porcelain tile would be a better choice of material than a fiberglass bath and shower enclosure.

Included in the price of this estimate is expanding a smaller bathroom into the existing footprint of the home, a tile shower with frameless glass shower enclosure, a freestanding soaker tub, a stone countertop, and a separate water closet.Primary additionComing in at one of the most expensive things on this list, a primary addition with midrange items costs homeowners an estimated $156,000 and recoups only 31% at closing time.Bottom line- only do what you need to do to get the best 'bang out of your buck'.

I have a few Pet Peeves in regard to maintenance, so I try innovations that add pizazz while reducing maintenance.The Pet Peeve: Bath/shower enclosures with ceramic tile surrounds.

This includes any animal that is not always restricted to its cage, terrarium or similar enclosure. 

Decks can be unattached free floating and covered, step down to lower decks, a patio area, fire pit, BBQ area, outdoor entertainment center, overhead heaters can make you take your coat off in 20 degree weather, curtain enclosures that roll up or down and snap in place (canvas type material with windows) allows heating and cooling.

Such conversion need not comply with the requirements of the following specific provisions of this chapter: (a) Section 13-196-660 (height limits); however, in frame buildings, four or more levels of living space shall be prohibited and in buildings of ordinary construction, with or without attic living space, five or more levels shall be prohibited; (b) Section 13-196-050; however, all dwelling units must comply with the exit provisions of Chapter 13-160 except basement dwelling units may have a second exit through a room containing a heating plant; (c) Section 13-196-670 (stairwell enclosures); (d) Section 13-196-680 (corridor enclosures); (e) Section 13-196-690 (dwelling separations); (f) Section 13-196-710 (basement ceiling construction); however, if the basement contains a dwelling unit the entire basement ceiling construction is to be wood lath and plaster of half hour construction; (h) Section 13-196-720 (heating plants); however, basement apartments are to be separated from heating plants with partitions of one hour construction.

Higher end generally means the finishes...wood or engineered wood flooring, custom cabinets and vanities, pantries, tile or stone shower enclosures w/glass doors, vaulted ceilings, stone countertops, larger electric panel, more plumbing and electric fixtures and locations, better HVAC (Mini-splits?)

Place craigslist ads for your entire kitchen, a/c, doors, bathrooms, screen enclosure, light fixtures, fans, appliances, etc.  

Works expeditiously.If it's a flip, understands current trends and can pick good value finishes that help the bottom line.If it's a hold, understands that, for example, a one-piece bath enclosure is far less maintenance for me than a tile bathtub surround.I'm around for most of the big decisions, but it's the totality of small decisions that can make a big bottom line difference.Other than networking, where do you look to find someone?