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Three Top Secrets for a Great Bathroom Remodel

Whether you’re thinking about remodeling your bathroom because it’s old and outdated, or you just don’t like the way it looks, you’ll need some pointers as to how best to go about it. If you make mistakes, they can end up costing you a great deal of money, so be sure to take your time and plan everything out well in advance. By doing it the right way, you’ll have a bathroom that’s the talk of the neighborhood.

If you’re like most of us, you’ll be looking for ways to save money while doing your makeover. Sometimes a little creativity will go a long way in saving you big bucks, but the end result will be well worth the effort you put into it. Listed below are three of the top tips to doing the job right and keeping expenses to a minimum:

#1: Although it probably isn’t a real secret, you can save a ton of money by doing all or most of the work yourself. Labor is a very expensive commodity, so if you hire someone to get things done, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny. By spending a little time evenings and weekends working on the project, you can do the job yourself for a fraction of the cost. All it will end up costing you in labor is your time. By buying the materials yourself, you can save yourself the automatic mark-up a contractor will charge for procuring them for you. Plus, you won’t have to pay for the insurance the contractor adds to cover his work.

#2: As was mentioned above, you should always buy your own materials, and you should buy them wholesale any time you can. You may find that wholesalers will only want to sell you materials in bulk. If this is the case, look at any other bathrooms you might have. Do they need any work? If they do, you’ll be able to buy for both rooms at once and save a bunch of money in the process. You’ll find that wholesale prices on flooring, paint, trim molding, and other items can run as much as 75% below home improvement store prices.

#3: There are cheaper ways to remedy cracked windows and mirrors than replacing them. A mirror with a slight crack in one corner can be easily improved by adding some decorative trim. Another unique idea would be to take the pieces of a broken mirror and create a mirror mosaic on one wall.

If a window is cracked you can do a number of things to cover up the crack. You can add a longer window treatment if you want to go with a more traditional look. You could cover part of the window with a decorative molding, or you could add shelving to cover all or part of the window. By placing accessories, plants, or decorative items on the shelves, you’ll be able to cover as much of the window as you like.

There are plenty of things you can do to make your bathroom look more up-to-date and welcoming, even if you’re on a shoestring budget. Take your time, and choose your materials wisely, and you’ll be very happy with your new masterpiece.

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