Budget bathrooms reign without the HRTC
The good news is the economy is showing signs of recovery. The bad news is spending cuts aimed at slashing the deficit have forced the cancelation of stimulus incentives like the Home Renovation Tax Credit.
Without the popular program being extended for another year, homeowners are once again faced with picking up the full tab for home improvement projects like adding a new bathroom.
Adding insult to injury, additional rebates offered by home improvement retailers hoping to woo customers planning to take advantage of the federal program are also a thing of the past. The loss of these incentives, which offered combined price breaks of 25 per cent or more, is hitting homeowners in the pocketbook. As a result, many homeowners are scaling back their renovation projects or eliminating the high-end fixtures and finishes they wouldn't have even given a second thought a year ago.
For consumers looking to add a bathroom to their home, but working with a limited budget, the best place to start is doing your homework when it comes to selecting materials and contractors. One proven way to save time and money is to use an above-floor macerating toilet system. Macerating toilets are an economical way to add a bathroom or powder room anywhere a standard toilet is cost-prohibitive or impossible to install.
Macerating toilets offer a solution to plumbing issues by eliminating the need for conventional toilet rough-in with below-floor drainage. Because walls and floors remain intact, these above-floor systems do not require expensive renovations, and installation is quick and easy.
Macerating systems, like those by Saniflo, also feature additional drainage inlets, allowing for the connection of a sink and bath/shower in addition to the toilet. The result is a bathroom installed quickly and cost effectively anywhere you need it.
More information on these toilet systems is available online at www.saniflo.ca or toll-free at 1-800-363-5874.
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