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In many cases, yes, replacing a bathtub with a shower will lower a house's value. Prospective homebuyers, especially families with small children, tend to want at least one bathtub in a home. If you only have one bathroom, it's wise not to remove the tub. If you want the best of both worlds, and your bathroom layout allows for it, consider installing a freestanding bathtub as well as a standalone shower.

A half bath is a selling point, adding about $8,000 to $10,000 to the overall value of your home. Removing it can decrease your home’s value—particularly if you have too few bathrooms for the number of bedrooms. That said, it may not make much difference if the number of bathrooms isn’t a problem. You could add value by utilizing that space differently, like a laundry room or workspace.

Bathroom remodels are pricey projects, but there are some things you can do to help reduce costs. These include the following steps:

• Purchase your own bathroom fixtures, hardware, and other materials to avoid upcharges and delivery costs

• Avoid moving fixtures and opt to replace them instead

• DIY easier parts of the remodel, like painting or installing light fixtures

• Remodel in the spring, which tends to be a lower-demand time of the year

The wet area is the most expensive part of a bathroom remodel. This is the shower and tub area and includes the plumbing, flooring, and surround. Tiling and custom work will drive up the cost of this area, especially if you use small mosaic tiles for a spa-like feel. To drive down costs, use a simple shower, small and larger tiles, or prefab shower walls.