North Side
Lincoln Square bathroom remodels
What's worth keeping from an original bathroom?
Lincoln Square includes bungalows, two-flats and vintage apartment buildings, many with bathrooms that still have some original features — a window, a cast iron tub, wall tile or built-in cabinets.
Housing you'll commonly see
Bungalows and vintage multi-unit buildings appear throughout, and some bathrooms retain early tile or fixtures. Every property is different, so treat this as context rather than a description of your home.
Keep, restore or replace
Original cast iron tubs can sometimes be refinished; wall tile in good condition can stay if the plumbing behind it doesn't need work. Be honest about what's failing before deciding.
Windows in wet areas
A window inside a shower needs careful detailing to keep water out of the frame. Many remodels move it, raise the sill or switch to a moisture-resistant unit.
Can a vintage tile floor be saved?
Sometimes, if it's well bonded and the subfloor is sound. Cracked or loose tile often signals a substrate problem worth investigating.
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