When you live in a home long enough, eventually some neglected areas will beg to be repaired, upgraded or completely remodeled - the basic wear and tear of the property. I met with a woman this week who had uncovered some mold in her master bath and since she's now faced with correcting that problem, feels it would be the right time to finally update and gut her tired and very dated master bath.
The Hard Way is what is taught in soapmaking classes, websites, and books. It can be fun and rewarding because of the natural ingredients and the high-quality products that result. Shea butter lotions... aloe body washes... If you are prepared to invest the time and money, and you have a lot of patience, The Hard Way does pay off. You get wonderfully moisturizing products in your favorite fragrances - even hard to find ones - that are much better than Bath and Body Works.Peacock screen print pounds 35 (www.notonthehighstreet.com, 0845 259 1359)Obviously she'll want to spend her money wisely - and in this particular situation a new master bath design should appeal not only to her, but the potential buyer as well.To these basic products, you add your own fragrance, color, and other special ingredients, such as silk proteins and botanical extracts. You can even experiment with natural anti-aging ingredients such as carrot seed oil, green tea extract, and collagen. These ingredients are what makes your products unique!* Lighting is everything. Bright cheery baths flooded with light will perk up anyone's spirit!Bath salts bottle pounds 6.95 (www.dotcomgiftshop.com, 020 8746 2473)Peacock frame pounds 8 (www.next.co.uk, 0844 844 8000)* Don't over design the space for the current market - at the same time give it a special touch with accessories.There's no need to reinvent the wheel (or a basic body wash.) If what you want is to quickly and easily create your own bath and body products, The Easy Way is the method for you! If you want to get more information, I have written a quick 8-page PDF with a recipe and photos. To read it, just send a blank email to productreport@excellentlivingguide.com, and it will be emailed to your inbox. You must be able to receive attachments over 1MB (it's 1.1MB.)The problem is, The Hard Way is often incredibly discouraging to beginners. As they pour their failed body wash down the bathtub drain, most beginners start to wonder if it's really worth the trouble. Sooner or later, they go back to the mall and pay too much for what is essentially drugstore-quality products in fancy bottles and scents.
Whether you ultimately decide to stay or move, plan for a well-designed bathroom renovation which includes high quality materials and finishes. If the space appeals to you, it will more than likely appeal to the potential buyer as well. And that's more cash in your pocket.
Author: Lori Gilder
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