Bathrooms: the best value in remodeling

FALLBROOK – Year after year bathroom remodeling ranks high on the list of home improvements that make their cost back at resale. It costs about $10,500 to replace the tub, tile surround, floor, toilet, sink, vanity and fixtures. You’ll get back an average of $10,700 at resale, a recoup rate of 102 percent. If you aren’t ready to do a complete bathroom makeover, here are some smaller projects that can help refresh the look of your bathroom.

If you can pipe a child’s name on a birthday cake, you can re-caulk a tub. First, use a softener like Caulk-Be-Gone to get rid of the old caulk. Take...