Budget Bathroom Improvement Ideas
Homeowners wanting to renovate their bathroom on a budget have been told to save money by carrying out DIY repairs rather than buying new items.
IQ Living has advised people that, during the current poor economic climate, they should look to make small repairs on items such as broken shower brackets themselves before heading out and buying a brand new shower unit.
Michael Core, e-commerce manager at the company, explained that good brackets could cost as little as £5 as long as Brits are willing to perform the patch-up job. This may prolong the shelf life of the unit and leave the homeowner in a better financial position to save for bigger repairs later on.
He said: “The money you’ve saved on a new shower unit could go towards something that would really turn an average bathroom into something special.”
Director of marketing at Rated People Ottokar Rosenberger recently spoke of the bathroom’s importance to a home’s value and saleability, commenting that small improvements in the room could make all the difference when selling a property.
One think any self builder should remember is to take care when installing bathroom taps, which can be more difficult than you may first think!
Installing new bathroom taps can be a straightforward task, but DIY enthusiasts have been reminded to take care when doing the job.
Before work can begin, ensuring that the water supply has been disconnected is vital, the Bathroom Shelf blog stated.
When taking out the old faucet, it is important to be careful, as it is possible that they could scratch or damage the porcelain sink or bath.
“Your new taps will probably contain a sheet with some manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines – read the manual carefully and follow their instructions to the letter,” the site also recommended.
Once the taps have been installed and the water supply reconnected, check for any leaks from the taps or the pipes.
The Mirror recently advised that changing the taps in the bathroom could be a great way to give the room a quick and simple makeover, without having to spend a lot of money.
When taking out the old faucet, it is important to be careful, as it is possible that they could scratch or damage the porcelain sink or bath.
“Your new taps will probably contain a sheet with some manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines – read the manual carefully and follow their instructions to the letter,” the site also recommended.
The Mirror recently advised that changing the taps in the bathroom could be a great way to give the room a quick and simple makeover, without having to spend a lot of money.