A bathroom is a small room, and as such, you might think it would be a fairly fast and easy room to remodel.
But-as with any other remodeling project-that all depends on how prepared you are.
By making a list of what you plan to do in the space and assembling all of the correct tools and materials before you begin, you can make the project go faster and easier.
Let's start with the common tools you may need for your bathroom remodeling project.
Please note that some of these tools will depend on what materials you decide to use, while others are must-have tools you will need for many aspects of the project.
Purchase or borrow the tools you will need before you start.
Basic Carpentry Tools Almost every remodeling project will require certain basic carpentry tools that you will use time and time again.
It's a good idea to invest in these items yourself so you always have them on hand.
While this list is not all-inclusive, it does include items that are worth your investment because of all the use you will get from them:

• A sturdy six or eight foot ladder
• A set of sturdy sawhorses
• A hammer
• A pry bar
• A set of wrenches including a crescent wrench
• A set of pliers including a needle nose pliers and a wire cutter
• A set of flat screwdrivers
• A set of Phillips head screwdrivers
• A nail set
• Clamps of various sizes
• A tape measure that extends at least 20 feet
• A level
• A chalk line and chalk
• Pencils for marking measurements
• Paper for calculating and writing down measurements
• A large square and a small square

While a few of these tools-such as the pry bar-will be essential to the demolition part of the remodeling process, most of these tools-like the ladder-will be used at every step of the process and possibly even afterward, like when you need to change a light bulb.
The sawhorses will be necessary for cutting, but all of the other small tools can be used for everyday repairs and projects around the house, as well.
Power Tools A good set of power tools will make your project much easier.
Here is a list of basic power tools that, like the basic carpentry tools, would be an excellent investment.
These tools, too, can be used for many different projects-not just your bathroom remodel.
They include:

• A drill and screwdriver tips for your drill
• A skill saw
• A table saw
• A nail gun
• A brad nailer

Material-Specific Tools There are other tools you will need for your bathroom remodeling job that are specific to the materials you decide to use in your project.
These tools will vary depending on whether you choose to drywall, wallpaper, or paint the walls, for example.
They may differ based on whether you opt for a laminate floor, linoleum, or tile.

• Tile cutting and laying tools, grouting tools
• Wallpaper hanging materials
• Drywall hanging materials including trowels and corner tools for applying drywall compound, sponges, sanding sponges, containers or trays for drywall compound application, a mixing attachment for your drill to mix up drywall compound or grout
• Painting supplies including trays, rollers, brushes, paint thinner, sponges, edging or corner tools, and drop cloths

Note: This list does not include the tools necessary for doing electrical or plumbing work.
In many municipalities, you may need to bring in a contractor to do these parts of the project to be in compliance with building codes.
In others, you might be able to do the work yourself if you are knowledgeable in this area and you own the home you are working on, so you will need additional tools for that.