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Master Bath Reno - Replace Jetted Tub?

last year

I am renovating my master bath and trying to decide whether to replace my large jetted tub. The tub is 18 years old, but rarely used and in excellent condition. Should I replace the tub with a more modern looking soaker tub of comparable size or simply upgrade the tub decking?

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JP L
last year
Do you ever use the tub? If not, why install one at all? If there's a tub anywhere in the house, that's enough for resale concerns - make a master bath that works for the way YOU live now.
cpartist
last year
Do you use the tub? If not, and you have another tub in the house, get rid of it.
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