If you're eyeing a 1950s bathroom remodel this spring, the numbers are stark: labor now accounts for nearly half of every remodel budget, and a single plumbing mistake can wipe out your DIY savings.

Home Depot upgrade: The chain now offers to match and beat competitor prices by 10% of the difference, with a 30‑day post‑purchase adjustment window. Lowe’s savings tactics: Rewards programs, ...