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Remodel your Bathroom on a Budget

Thu 26 Apr 2007 - 17:05

Remodel your Bathroom on a Budget
By Christopher Brown

Some people come by the handyman mentality naturally and others would prefer to let someone else do the work. But what do you do when you are on a budget? When you have a limited budget, it can be difficult trying to decide how much money to spend on any particular item and how to get the job done.

Plan, plan, plan. Planning cannot be stressed enough. It will take the chaos of having your home in the remodeling process and it will make your life less stressful.

First, you must decide how much money you can actually spend. Don''t spend $3000 on your tile when you only have a $3500 budget and then expect to put in a sauna, too. You have to be realistic to make your plan work, and that includes effective planning. Decide what your priorities are and make those purchases first. If you have anything left over, then take a look at what else you might want to enhance.

You also have the option to remodel in stages. Some people can't stand to leave a room in their house unfinished; but if this is something you can live with for a little while, it may make financial planning easier. Plan to use another bathroom while you are working on major aspects of the one being remodeled and organize accordingly.

Sometimes just changing fixtures can give your bathroom an astounding makeover. Put in a new sink faucet, showerhead and towel bars. And why not put in a fresh coat of paint or new shower curtain? None of these things has to be terribly expensive, but can give your bathroom a new feel.

Putting in new flooring can also give your bathroom a surprising update. If your old flooring is peeling, scratched or just looks old, replacing the flooring may make your bathroom feel like a completely different place. Choose your colors carefully so that if you do choose to renovate your bathroom further in the future, you will already have this part of it done. The color you choose is relatively permanent, so avoid having to replace it again with careful planning.

Not all flooring is expensive, but do be careful to get something that will stand the test of time. You might want to spend a little more here so that you can get something that will last. If you go with something such as linoleum, you may find it looking drab again in six months.

The details will make all the difference. Go to your local craft store and find some inexpensive items to accessorize with. Plants, pictures and vases all make it feel cozier. Keep your bathroom clean and change light bulbs regularly. Sometimes all your bathroom needs is a little attention to keep it beautiful. So pay attention to the small things and you will have a bathroom that looks like new at little cost to you!

Chris Brown is a regular contributor to Home Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling and Kitchen Remodeling websites. Chris also takes pride in many of his own do-it-yourself projects around his own home.

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