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3 Cheap and Easy Bathroom Renovation Ideas

August 21, 2019 by Kathryn 1 Comment

When it comes to home renovations, the bathroom is often an overlooked room. After all, time spent in the bathroom is generally pretty minimal compared to the rest of the house!

But an updated bathroom brings new life to a house, and can turn the simple bathroom into a haven. Of course, some of the most common bathroom renovations can also be pretty pricey!

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Luckily, there are ways to renovate a bathroom without spending thousands of dollars. And small changes can have a surprisingly big impact! Check out these three easy bathroom renovation ideas that won’t break your budget.

1. Update Your Fixtures

An economical way of renovating your bathroom is replacing the fixtures. Broken and outdated fixtures, once restored, can give your bathroom a new look. Start by replacing items that are a must have for your bathroom. The most used items are also the ones that will be the most corroded and depreciated items.

Once done, consider items that can be added as décor. Consider hunting for used items that are new to you on your favourite online shopping sites. If you prefer new items, go for low-end pieces that fit well with your overall look; luxury fixtures can be incredibly pricey.

Updating fixtures not only makes a space look better, it also helps reduce clogs, spots, leaks and damages. You can install some fixtures on your own to further reduce costs; only call in professionals for tasks you cannot handle. However, exercise a considerable amount of caution when handling the pieces to avoid any accidental damage.

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2. Add a Coat of Paint

Painting any space helps improve its appearance, and the bathroom is no different. Before painting, clean the walls and get rid of the dry paint freckles. This helps increase the uniformity of the walls and reduce rough edges. Wherever possible, remove the paint entirely and start the work afresh.

In a bathroom, painting isn’t just a way to brighten the room’s look; it also helps protect the walls from mold and rot. Consider oil-based paints or satin finishes, which are waterproof. Paint also helps reduce the effort needed during cleaning. Professionals can do the painting, or you can do it yourself. You also have the choice of sticking to your original color or using a different color.

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3. Use Affordable Alternatives

Bathroom materials are pricey, but there are always cheaper alternatives to be found. Consider using some of these alternatives to help reduce costs. You can add items without spending a dime by repurposing pieces available within your household.

Instead of tiles, consider more affordable vinyl floors. Also look into locally-available materials instead of imported pieces; imported material tends to cost more. For showers, use shower curtains instead of rails, sliding doors or glass walls. Instead of replacing your bathtub, look into the cost of simply refinishing it.

If you’re dreaming of renovating your bathroom, remember that even something as minor as replacing a faucet can make a big difference to the room’s look. So make a list of your top bathroom renovation ideas and then start replacing items one by one until you have the bathroom of your dreams.

Filed Under: Articles, Home Decor Tagged With: bathroom renovation, home renovation, home renovations

Painting Jobs are Easier with the Roll & Stow System-Giveaway

November 18, 2014 by Kathryn 101 Comments

If there’s one thing I’ve gained a lot of experience with in the last few years, it’s home renovations. And painting always seems to be a big part of that. Since buying the house in which I was raised, almost every room has been renovated and painted. The kitchen, bathroom, living room and both boys’ bedrooms are now clean and modern with fresh paint and new flooring.

Having done so much work on the house, I know how messy and frustrating painting can be. In fact, I painted the entire living room by myself and it was a job that took days to complete. The results were fantastic, but there was a lot of mess to clean up afterwards. I couldn’t help but think there had to be a better way and luckily for me, now there is: the Roll & Stow!

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Tackling Home Renovations with Help from Canadian Tire-Giveaway

October 18, 2013 by Kathryn 333 Comments

One of my favourite things about being a homeowner is updating the look of my home, and with a house that’s over a century old, there is a lot to be updated! Room by room, I have been tackling projects and modernizing the look of my house, and recently Canadian Tire gave me the chance to update one of the rooms that I’ve been longing to tackle for months…my living room.

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This was the living room before the renovation. Since it was in pretty rough shape, I just covered it in kids’ artwork as I pleased!

The living room is fairly small, like most rooms in the house. The floor was covered with the same carpet that had been in the house when I was born, making it about 35 years old. Half the walls were drywall but the other half were still lathe and plaster. The room had been painted back when I was a teenager, but the beige shade was outdated and overall look of the room was rather haphazard and old fashioned. I couldn’t wait to tackle the job and turn the room into a comfortable and modern area for spending time with my boys.

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My assortment of renovation supplies from Canadian Tire!

Canadian Tire supplied me with a new power drill and an assortment of supplies to upgrade the look of my room and I couldn’t wait to get started. Since I was doing all the work myself, I decided to tackle the room one wall at a time rather than try to do too much at once. It was the right decision, because even repairing the damage to the existing walls was quite a job! But as soon as the first wall was washed, repaired, sanded and painted, I could tell that the work was going to be well worth it. The change in the look of the room was phenomenal!

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The bannister before and after painting. Benjamin had so much fun helping Mom!
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