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In the United States, many "homeowners" (people who own their own home and do not rent) like to "remodel" (to improve a home or building, changing the way that it appears) their homes. They often do this one room at a time, and bathroom remodels are very common. People who own older homes often want to "update" their bathrooms, making them bigger and more modern.

A "vanity" is the part of a bathroom that has a sink, a "cupboard" (a place to store things, like a big box with a door), a "counter" (a flat, table-like surface in a bathroom or kitchen) and a mirror. Many people "replace" (take away one thing and put in a new thing in its place) the vanity when they remodel a bathroom. Other people "install" (put in) "double sinks," or two sinks that are "side by side" (next to each other) so that a husband and wife can "get ready" (prepare themselves for the day) at the same time in the morning.

Other people like to paint and "re-tile" their bathrooms, putting small square or rectangular pieces of colored clay or porcelain on the floors, walls, or counters of their bathroom, particularly in places that might get wet from the sink or shower. Many people also like to replace their bathroom "hardware," such as the faucets and "drawer pulls" (small pieces of metal or wood that one holds and pulls to open a drawer or cabinet).

It is also common to replace "fixtures" (the lights that are attached to the ceiling or walls) when remodeling bathrooms. Many people want to have brighter bathrooms, so they install extra fixtures. It is also common to install "water-saving devices," or things that help people use less water, in toilets, sinks, and showers.