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ceceoh
Columbus, OH
(Zone 6a)
January 15, 2006
12:53 PM Post #1978395
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Even though I only have a one bath house, I decided to have my old tub taken out and have a full length shower unit installed (which I love, BTW). I had a lot of people warn me that a house with a bathtub would not sell as well, and I was devaluing the worth of my house if I did such a thing.
I only have a 2 bedroom, 1 bath house. I can't think that when the time comes to sell it anyone besides a single person or childless couple would want the place. And most adults that I know haven't used a bathtub for years. Everyone I know showers. And boy, do I love the roominess of that huge shower stall.
But I am curious; do you think that having a bathtub in the house is a requirement or not? 
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ceceoh
Columbus, OH
(Zone 6a)
January 15, 2006
12:55 PM Post #1978407
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Dang! How did I manage to post three times? |
Jos
southwestern, IA
(Zone 5a)
January 15, 2006
6:35 PM Post #1979328
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Personally I love the idea! I was just telling my DH the other day I wanted to do that same thing!
I do know people always say it lowers the value without a tub but im with you on this one. I just don't know why it lowers the value. People really don't use them like they used to but I guess they want to know its there if they want it. |
akdebs
Juneau, AK
January 16, 2006
2:41 PM Post #1981045
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As a Realtor, I do not think you devalued your home. As you said, the most likely buyer would be a childless couple. Many of these will be people who have already raised their children, so they will not be young. Most older people have trouble getting in and out of a regular tub so they prefer walk in showers. The only thing better would have been a 'no threshold' walk in shower that would accomodate a wheelchair. Besides, if you are not going to sell for a few years, this is an upgrade made for YOUR enjoyment! |
microruby
Kailua, HI
March 23, 2006
6:59 PM Post #2134219
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Ceceoh,
Where did you get that corner "shampoo caddy"?
We are doing extensive remodeling and opting for NO bathtubs, but 3 showers. One shower is going to be inviting and functional even in our old age. Shower bench, accessible, grab bars, etc.
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ceceoh
Columbus, OH
(Zone 6a)
March 23, 2006
9:35 PM Post #2134612
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Ruby, the contractor installed it when he installed the shower walls. It is made out of the same material, some kind of acrylic.
I think I have seen something similar at Home Depot or one of those other Big Box hardware stores, though. |
lafko06
Brimfield, MA
(Zone 5a)
September 29, 2006
5:46 PM Post #2770848
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Plus, just let the new owner(s) install one if they want it that badly. :) |
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