Shower remodel step‑by‑step
This Old House published a step‑by‑step shower remodel guide aimed at preventing small jobs from ballooning into headaches — the post is getting steady views from new DIYers. (x.com).
The piece on This Old House is titled "Read This Before You Redo Your Shower," credited to Deborah Baldwin and last updated August 20, 2024. (thisoldhouse.com) The article cites Angi to put a typical shower remodel cost range between $200 and $15,000 and reports an $8,000 average. (thisoldhouse.com) That same guide quotes the EPA finding that showers account for roughly 17% of an average household’s water bill, a statistic it uses to explain fixture and water-use choices. A companion how-to titled "How to Tile a Shower on Your Own," by Rob Wotzak and updated August 25, 2024, recommends planning a 10–15% material overage for cuts and breakage and lists specific must-have tools for a DIY tile install. (thisoldhouse.com) This Old House’s “All About Shower Installation” guide, updated August 28, 2024, features general contractor Tom Silva demonstrating modern waterproof foam board as a lighter, precoated alternative to traditional cement backer board. (thisoldhouse.com) The brand supports the written guides with video and long-form content on its YouTube channel, which lists about 2.29 million subscribers and hosts installation and remodeling episodes. (youtube.com)
