You can very easily pour a ton of money into a bathroom remodel, but there are more cost-effective options, well below $1,000, for the average home owner. We here at Kiplinger’s have put together some low- cost projects for you to update your bathroom on the cheap. Take a look and enjoy your new bathroom.
By Amy Pollak
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Replace a Ventilation Fan
If your bathroom remains hot and noisy as you dry off, try a ventilation fan. Fans with a “sone” rating of 1 or less sound about like a quiet refrigerator. Check out Energy Star-rated models by NuTone at Home Depot ($129 to $199).
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Try A New Vanity Cabinet
For cabinetry, look at stock or semi-custom options available from the big-box stores (such as KraftMaid at Lowe’s and Pegasus at Home Depot) or a kitchen-and-bath retailer. To snag a deal, ask about damaged or undelivered orders. Check Craigslist.org, too. If your cabinet is in good shape, you might want to replace just the top.
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Reducing Water Usage
An environmental way to update your bathroom is by conserving water. A WaterSense bathroom faucet (which exceeds federal standards) can cut water flow by 30%, to no more than 1.5 gallons per minute.
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Shower Doors and Curtains
Shower doors made by Sterling feature CleanCoat, a glass-surface treatment that sheds water droplets and makes cleaning easier. List price starts at $169 for a standard framed bypass door.
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Bathroom Fixtures
New fixtures are the jewelry of your bathroom, and they’re painless to update. Relatively inexpensive, too. Towel racks and rings are easy to install and can pull together bathroom accessories with ease.
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Paint
A surefire way to update your bathroom is with paint. A gallon of paint will cost you less than $30 and if you feel adventurous you can do it yourself. If you do, make sure to clean your walls first.
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