Instead, most American women receive no pay during their maternity leave and rely on federal law (called the Family and Medical Leave Act or FMLA) to protect their job for up to 12 weeks after a birth or adoption.
A master bathroom expansion, including a dual bath, can range from $10,000 to $30,000 if repurposing an existing space, experts say.
How much should you spend on your master bathroom? A rule of thumb is that the total projectâincluding materials and installationâshould cost no more than 5 to 10 percent of your homeâs value. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) puts the national average at about $16,000.Another guide is Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report, which compares the average cost of various renovation projects with the value they retain at resale. rule of thumb is that the total projectâincluding materials and installationâshould cost no more than 5 to 10 percent of your homeâs value. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) puts the national average at about $16,000.