Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom renovation is one daunting task and can be costly. However, there is great news for all homeowners who have been running away from bathroom renovation. It’s possible to renovate on a budget, and here are a couple tips:Image Source: homeimprovementingreenvillesc.com1. Fake a Granite VanityGranite vanities are very expensive to fit in most people’s budget. Take a slab of glass that can work as a counter top or vanity and purchase countertop paint or a spray paint that mimics granite. Now you have a counter that looks like granite for a fifth of the cost!2. Change Tap HandlesReplacing tap handles is easy to do yourself and is very cheap. Tap handles cost as low as $12 for a pair and go up to as expensive as $100, depending on your budget and type of tap handles you’re looking for.3. Marble Tiles for CountertopIf you’re looking to replace your bathroom countertop, then use marble tiles that cost much less than an entire marble slab that is one solid piece. You can easily DIY countertops, within a day or two. A solid marble slab for bathroom countertop may cost you 4 times more than the tiles.4. Inexpensive StorageWhen you think of storage space in your bathroom, it doesn’t necessarily mean expensive cabinets. Buy a shelf from any cheap store and paint it to make it cohesive with the color of your bathroom. Open shelves are great as they give a spacious look. You can buy an open vertical shelf for as low as $25 online.5. Add a MirrorMake your bathroom look bigger and more spacious by adding a mirror on one of the walls. A mirror gives an illusion of bigger space; this works best for small spaces. You don’t necessarily have to redo your plumbing to create space in your bathroom. You can add a mirror for as cheap as $75 from any big box store, or your local market.Bathroom remodelling doesn’t necessarily mean you have to redo everything. Go the smart way, and save yourself money. Choose easy DIY projects that give your bathroom a facelift and a nice feel too without breaking the bank. Get creative and think of alternative ways to redo your bathroom. Add some art, reused furniture for a vanity, add a frame to a mirror and give your bathroom an entire changed look.Do you have any tips for DIY bathroom redos? Share with us below.Author Bio: Alan Alaxandar is a freelance writer who has experience in writing for small businesses. Currently he writes for DeckDaddy. Find Alan on Twitter, Facebook, and on Google+.
