1. Have a Game Plan A bathroom remodel is no place for improvisation. Think hard about how you will use the space, what materials and fixtures you want, and how much you’re willing to spend. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) recommends spending up to six months evaluating and planning before beginning work. That way, you have a roadmap that will guide decisions, even the ones made under remodeling stress. Once work has begun — a process that averages two to thr