Bathrooms are the smallest rooms in the house and the least forgiving to remodel. These are the five mistakes behind most of the do-overs we get called to fix.

First, skipping surface preparation in wet areas. Tile is only as good as what it is installed over, and shortcuts behind the wall always surface eventually.

Second, cramming too much into the footprint. A double vanity that leaves no room to move is worse than a single vanity with space to breathe.

Third, choosing finishes that cannot handle humidity. Bathroom materials live in steam. The wrong paint, the wrong flooring, or unsealed surfaces age fast.

Fourth, ignoring ventilation. Moisture that does not leave the room moves into the walls instead.

Fifth, hiring by lowest bid alone. In a room where everything is layered over everything else, the quality of the work you cannot see decides how long the room lasts.

Planning a bathroom project? Call or text ALEO Home Renovations at (833) 847-8261 and get it done right the first time.