Do I Really Need A Bathtub

One of the major selling points of many houses is the fact that they have two or more full baths.  A full bath, in this case, means that they have bathtubs.  Many homes, however, feature only one full bath and then a half bath (a shower only) or a quarter bath (toilet only).  Those looking to buy a new home or those looking to remodel their bathrooms may wonder if they really need a bathtub.

 

There are several answers to this.  Again, if you’re selling your home, having at least one full bath does add to the selling features.  Some people enjoy long, hot baths, and if your home doesn’t have a bathtub, that may turn away some potential buyers.  For this reason, it’s recommended that you keep at least one full bath in your home.  Plus, you never know when you’re going to need a tub.

 

If you plan on having children, a bathtub is certainly very useful.  At one point, they will outgrow the small baby baths, but they won’t be old enough to use the shower by themselves.  In this case, having a bathtub is very helpful.  Likewise, if you have a small dog or a cat that requires bathing on a regular basis, it’s much easier to do this in a bathtub than it is in a shower since the sides of the tub can keep your pet from getting away.

 

Bathtubs are very useful, too, if you injure your leg or have trouble standing in the shower.  Athletes may need to soak their muscles after an injury or after a particularly stressful workout.  Plus, a hot bath is often a nice way to relax after work or a good way of breaking up the congestion that comes with a cold.  Do you really need a bathtub?  No, but one is certainly nice.

 

An alternative to a bath are electric showers which can be more cost effective. Mira Electric Showers are one of the most popular makes on the market so well worth checking out before investing in your new bathroom.