subject: A $250 Improvement Plan For Beautifying Your Bathroom & Selling Your Home [print this page] Bathrooms are one of the most important rooms in a home and can make or break a real estate sale. Sometimes a complete remodel isn't a feasible option, so read on for some low-budget bathroom improvements that can help sell your home.
Updating the faucets can be a relatively inexpensive way to add new life to a bathroom. People love to look at bathrooms that match, making a great opportunity to spruce up the room for minimal cost. While most quality faucets cost at least two hundred dollars, it's possible to find some gems for under $100. Check sales, discount stores and hardware stores.
Matching is also great for unifying fixtures, like towel bars, drawer knobs, hinges and toilet paper hangers. Matching fixtures are stylish and can really pull a room together. 3-piece accessory sets usually cost about $30, while the extra drawer knobs will run at about $3 each.
In a bathroom with more than one visible lightbulb, ensure that all of the lightbulbs are the same shape and level of brightness. A dull or mismatched bulb can be distracting and takes focus away from the rest of the room. A standard lightbulb pack can be purchased for less than $5.
One of the best ways to beautify a bathroom is to ensure every square inch sparkles. This means a small investment in a few everyday household cleaners. Shower heads can be descaled by soaking overnight in white vinegar, while a cleaner with bleach is great for tiles and grout. The estimated cost for a deep clean is $10 and some elbow grease.
The final aspects of your bathroom that might need some TLC are the most used: the toilet and the bathtub. Replacing them can be costly, but improving them doesn't have to be. A new toilet seat adds great value to a bathroom and a good quality, hard seat can be purchased for $40. Refinishing your bathtub with a DIY kit costs about $50 and gives new life to tubs that are chipped, stained or have outdated colors.
A clean, stylish bathroom will help sell your home and can usually be achieved with a small investment in key areas. Taking your bathroom from well-used to "brand new" can cost as little as $250 if you're willing to do a bit research and take on some of the work yourself.
