This article presents an excellent case study in home remodeling.

The teenagers are coming.
That was my first thought when my wife and I discussed possible solutions for our dark, dingy and small main bathroom. We bought our 1925-era home about five years ago and knew that at some point we were going to have to tackle a renovation of the bathroom.
Its problems were many: the bathtub was nice and big, but it was smashed to one side, causing the door to bang into it every time you opened it more than halfway. There were no outlets. No vented fan. The lighting was one single overhead fixture that reminded me of a prison interrogation room. The paint was starting to mildew and flake everywhere.
In short, it was a nightmare.