# The Bathroom Remodel Guide: What to Think Through Before You Spend a Dime

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Podcast: [Home In Progress](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-in-progress-702040)
Published: 2026-06-18T09:00:00+00:00
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Episode Summary This week on Home In Progress, Dan dedicates the whole show to bathroom remodels -- why they're trending, and how to think one through before spending anything. He covers the tub-or-shower decision, storage planning, lighting that stops working against you, upgrades worth baking in while walls are open, aging-in-place choices, and a full closing section on painting the bathroom right. A practical episode worth saving if a bathroom is anywhere on your horizon. In This Episode [00:00] -- Bathrooms Are Trending [02:15] -- Start With What Bugs You [05:04] -- Tubs or Showers First [07:45] -- Freestanding Tub Reality Check [10:43] -- Tub to Shower Conversion [13:41] -- Storage That Fits Life [16:15] -- Smart Storage Ideas [18:31] -- Bathroom Lighting Problems [19:25] -- Why Mirrors Make You Cringe [20:22] -- Fixing Harsh Shadows [21:43] -- Layered Lighting Basics [22:14] -- Mirror Task Lighting [23:56] -- Sconce Placement Tips [24:54] -- Shower and Night Lighting [26:02] -- Bulb Temperature Consistency [28:00] -- Remodel Upgrades to Add [30:44] -- Aging in Place Choices [33:52] -- Bathroom Paint Essentials [37:02] -- Paint Cure and Humidity [39:10] -- Prep and Tight Spaces [41:19] -- Ceilings and Caulk [43:05] -- Wrap Up and Store Deals Bathrooms Are Trending [00:00] Bathroom remodels aren't overtaking kitchens -- kitchens are still the most popular project -- but bathrooms are closing the gap. They're smaller, usually less expensive, and more manageable. And the daily impact is bigger than most people give them credit for. If a kitchen remodel feels out of reach right now, a bathroom is worth serious consideration. Start With What Bugs You [02:15] Before looking at tile or faucets, walk through the bathroom you have and write down everything that bothers you…

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