{"id":109915,"date":"2020-11-11T13:05:54","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T10:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/"},"modified":"2023-01-08T19:33:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T16:33:39","slug":"upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"#NerdWallet : Upgrade your bathroom with these 6 easy, DIY projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dd28847a93\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dd28847a93\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/#Upgrade_your_bathroom_with_these_6_easy_DIY_projects\" >Upgrade your bathroom with these 6 easy, DIY projects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/#1_Install_a_plug-in_towel_warmer\" >1. Install a plug-in towel warmer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/#2_Replace_cabinet_hardware\" >2. Replace cabinet hardware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/#3_Go_green_with_a_dual_flush_converter_kit\" >3. Go green with a dual flush converter kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/#4_Replace_your_shower_head\" >4. Replace your shower head<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/#5_Install_a_bidet_toilet_seat\" >5. Install a bidet toilet seat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/upgrade-your-bathroom-with-these-6-easy-diy-projects\/#6_Add_a_coat_of_paint\" >6. Add a coat of paint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrade_your_bathroom_with_these_6_easy_DIY_projects\"><\/span>Upgrade your bathroom with these 6 easy, DIY projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When budget matters, do-it-yourself bathroom upgrades can be a simple, low-cost way to dramatically\u00a0<a class=\"icon none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/mortgages\/bathroom-remodel-costs?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_content=891743&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve your bathroom\u2019s appeal<\/a>. Here are six projects that you can do on your own without hiring a contractor or buying expensive equipment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"paywall\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Install_a_plug-in_towel_warmer\"><\/span>1. Install a plug-in towel warmer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li>Cost:\u00a0About $60 (basic) to $700 (high-end).<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty:\u00a0Moderate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A fluffy warm towel after showering is delightful, and with today\u2019s plug-in towel warmers, you don\u2019t need electrical skills to install one yourself. These warmers plug into your existing outlet, so all you\u2019ll need is a drill, stud finder and a level to attach these fixtures to your wall.<\/p>\n<p>With a huge choice of designs, materials and features, prices for towel warmers vary widely. While you can pay hundreds for a high-end plug-in towel warmer, more basic models go for as little as $60. Those with temperature controls and timers tend to fall on the more expensive side.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Replace_cabinet_hardware\"><\/span>2. Replace cabinet hardware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li>Cost:\u00a0About $10 to a few hundred dollars.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty:\u00a0Easy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The visual impact of just sw<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ing out bathroom cabinet knobs, pulls and handles is nothing short of amazing. This entire job shouldn\u2019t come to more than a few hundred dollars \u2014 and for some bathrooms, it may be less than $10.<\/p>\n<p>Cabinet hardware comes in countless colors, textures and designs, and in a host of materials ranging from chrome and wood to plastic and ceramics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure to read:\u00a0<\/strong>Which DIY home renovation projects could add the most value to your house \u2014 and which ones to avoid<\/p>\n<p>Since this is a replacement project, no drilling is required; you\u2019ll just need a screwdriver. To make sure your project goes smoothly though, be sure to choose handles that are the same size as the ones you\u2019re replacing so that the existing holes in your vanity line up exactly with your new hardware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Go_green_with_a_dual_flush_converter_kit\"><\/span>3. Go green with a dual flush converter kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li>Cost:\u00a0About $25.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty:\u00a0Moderate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wanting to\u00a0<a class=\"icon none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/blog\/utilities\/lower-water-bills\/?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_content=891743&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce water waste<\/a>, a dual flush toilet may already be on your wishlist. But there\u2019s no need to spend about $500 to $700 to have a whole new toilet installed when you can easily hook up a dual flush converter kit to your existing toilet for around $25.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware that while many dual flush kits advertise they can be installed with no tools, the requirements can vary by toilet model. In some cases, you might need certain tools, such as pliers, a screwdriver and a crescent wrench. Either way, the job should take less than an hour, and you\u2019ll know you\u2019ve done something good for the planet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Replace_your_shower_head\"><\/span>4. Replace your shower head<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li>Cost:\u00a0About $25 to $250.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty:\u00a0Easy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Replacing your old shower head yourself is one of the simplest ways to transform showering into a genuine spa experience \u2014 while saving hundreds of dollars on plumber costs. From rain shower heads to massaging, dual-head and even colorful LED light-up models, there\u2019s a shower head for every taste and budget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t miss:\u00a0<\/strong>How to avoid common and costly home renovation mistakes<\/p>\n<p>Shower heads may cost as little as $25, though fancier ones are more expensive. To install your new purchase, simply remove the old shower head, clean the area and screw on the new unit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Install_a_bidet_toilet_seat\"><\/span>5. Install a bidet toilet seat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li>Cost:\u00a0About $60 to $500.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty:\u00a0Moderate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A bidet toilet seat, a bathroom fixture that\u2019s popular abroad but less common in the U.S., is a toilet-paper alternative designed to spray your bottom with water. With features like warming, adjustable water pressure and even nightlights, it can make your bathroom more luxurious \u2014 and it doesn\u2019t require replacing your toilet. Starting at around $60, bidet toilet seats connect to your existing electrical outlets and plumbing. The job should take about a half-hour and requires simple household tools, such as a screwdriver and a wrench.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Add_a_coat_of_paint\"><\/span>6. Add a coat of paint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li>Cost:\u00a0$20 to $100 per gallon for paint; $10 to $20 per gallon for primer; $10 to $100 for other supplies, such as brushes, rollers, a tray, dropcloths, painter\u2019s tape and a ladder.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty:\u00a0Moderate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Painting bathroom walls\u00a0can change the entire look of the room, but it does require some prep and patience. Before starting, you\u2019ll need to have dropcloths, a tray, painter\u2019s tape, a ladder, brushes and rollers on hand. Expect the job to take a few days since you\u2019ll have to wait for the primer to dry before applying paint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More from NerdWallet:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li><a class=\"icon none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/mortgages\/tips-using-va-loan?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com&amp;utm_content=891743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Battle Plan for Buying a Home With a VA Loan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"icon none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/mortgages\/data-mortgage-denial?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com&amp;utm_content=891743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mortgage Denial Data Reveals How to Boost Your Approval Odds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"icon none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/mortgages\/renovation-refinance-loan?utm_campaign=ct_prod&amp;utm_source=syndication&amp;utm_medium=wire&amp;utm_term=anne-stanleymarketwatch-com&amp;utm_content=891743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Reasons to Consider a Renovation Refinance Right Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"editorcomment\" class=\"editorcomment\">Roberta Pescow is a writer at NerdWallet. 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