{"product_id":"the-diy-bathroom-remodel-that-jason-stewart-hammond-9798248647972","title":"The DIY Bathroom Remodel That Pays You Back: Save $17,000-$25,000 With Step-by-Step Plans for Walk-In Shower Conversions, Tiling, Plumbing, and Smart","description":"You walk into your bathroom every single day-maybe six times. And every time, you see the same things: dated vinyl tile curling at the edges, old beadboard pulling away from the wall, a tired tub\/shower combo with stained grout, and a builder-grade vanity that barely holds a toothbrush. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou've probably gotten a quote from a contractor. And when you saw that number-$25,000, $35,000, maybe $40,000-you felt the same stomach drop every homeowner feels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere's what contractors don't want you to know: 50-70% of that quote is markup, overhead, and profit-not materials. This book shows you exactly how to do the same remodel for $8,000-$15,000 and keep $17,000-$25,000 in your pocket as pure sweat equity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis isn't theory. This is a real bathroom in Bergen County, New Jersey-documented from demo day to final inspection with step-by-step instructions, real costs, and before-and-after photos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Complete tub-to-walk-in shower conversion - every step from disconnecting plumbing and removing the tub to building the curb, installing the Schluter Kerdi waterproofing system, tiling the walls and floor, and mounting frameless glass \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- 12-point bathroom assessment checklist so you know exactly what you're working with before you spend a dollar \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Phase-by-phase project playbook covering demolition, permits, electrical rough-in, plumbing rough-in, waterproofing, tiling, painting, flooring, toilet installation, vanity and plumbing connections, and finishing touches \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Clear DIY vs. Hire-a-Pro labels on every task - know exactly which jobs are safe for a weekend warrior and which require a licensed electrician or plumber (and how to prep the job site to cut their billable hours in half) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Real Bergen County, NJ pricing for every material, fixture, and trade - no generic national averages \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The sweat equity math that proves your DIY labor earns $130-$200 per hour in tax-free home equity \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A 90-day weekend action plan that breaks the entire project into 13 manageable weekends totaling 84-124 hours \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Budget worksheets, contractor tracking sheets, measurement worksheets, and product recommendation guides in the appendices \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The Million-Dollar Blueprint showing how combining your bathroom remodel with kitchen, basement, and curb appeal projects creates $32,000-$89,000 in total equity \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a first-time homeowner staring at a bathroom that hasn't been touched since 2005 or an experienced DIYer planning your next value-add project, this book gives you the confidence, the plan, and the numbers to get it done right. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJason Hammond is a technology professional with 20+ years of engineering experience and the founder of Hammond Re-Engineered LLC. He combines enterprise-grade project planning with 40+ years of hands-on renovation expertise to help homeowners save thousands through smart DIY. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVisit www.HammondReEngineered.com or www.InformationInside.com for more resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jason Stewart Hammond,Jason Hammond Stewart Jason Hammond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798248647972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Jason Stewart Hammond","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874592600319,"sku":"9798248647972","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-diy-bathroom-remodel-that-jason-stewart-hammond-9798248647972","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}