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5 Best Bathtub Installation Pros - Downers Grove IL

Recent Requests for Bathtub Replacement and Installation in Downers Grove, Illinois: Project Location : Downers Grove , IL 60515 Date: 08/17/2017 Type of tub install: Shower / tub combo Bathtub: Replace or move existing bathtub Plumbing fixtures: No - I do not plan to install new plumbing fixtures Tile: Yes - I plan to install new tile Part of larger remodel: No Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible Historical Work: No Property Owner: Yes Comment: I am looking to replace my bathtub wall surround and shower doors. Right now I'm trying to get ideas Project Location : Downers Grove , IL 60516 Date: 07/2017 Extensiveness of Remodel: I plan to maintain existing bathroom floorplan Shower / Bath: Yes - I want to move or install a new shower or bath Toilet: No - I will keep the existing toilet as is Cabinets / Vanity: No - I do not plan to update the cabinets / vanity Countertops: No - I do not plan to update the countertops Sinks: No - I do...

Bathroom Makeover on a Budget

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Get a new look and stay on budget If you plan your design, shop smart and invest some sweat equity, you can have a $25,000 bathroom remodel for a fraction of the price. Don't believe us? Well, we updated this bathroom with new wall and floor tile, a new vanity and top, and new plumbing fixtures . Then we framed the mirror and added glass shelves above the toilet—all for less than $3,000. And we did it all with materials purchased at home centers. For this article, we worked with kitchen and bath designer extraordinaire Lori Jo Krengel . The following pages feature Lori Jo 's advice for dramatic bathroom improvements that are easy on the wallet. Lori Jo Krengel is a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer and the president of Kitchens by Krengel, Inc., an award- winning design firm in St. Paul. Lori Jo combines style and function to create bathrooms that meet specific budgets . She recommends consulting a designer before remodeling a bathroom to avoid common mistakes . ...

5 Ways To Update Your Bathroom Without Renovating

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Remodelling a bathroom doesn’t need to be a daunting or expensive task. Here, Bunnings Bathroom Category Manager , Andrew Feola, shares some budget- friendly bathroom ideas and easy DIY updates that will refresh your bathroom in no time and at a fraction of the cost of a complete bathroom renovation . Finish off with some contemporary décor and a couple of indoor plants to give your bathroom a designer look. 1. Consider tile paint If your bathroom is in need of a much-needed makeover, the easiest way to do so is to give it an all over paint job. Painting your old tiles, existing cabinetry and even your bath will provide a much needed refresh without having to make any structural changes. It’s also worth giving the walls a coat of paint to ensure they’re looking good as new. When choosing a paint, make sure that is suitable for wet areas, as bathrooms require paint that inhibits mould growth . original pink tiles has worked wonders for this bathroom." src="src" />...

Makeover a Bathroom for Around $100

Avoid costly bathroom remodels with these affordable makeover tips! Remodeling a bathroom can be quite costly. From permanent fixture removal to plumbing, all of these expenses add up to thousands of dollars. With these six simple and affordable tricks and techniques, you can have a new-to-you bathroom makeover in just one day. From drab to fab, adding accessories and a splash of color will transform your bathroom to showroom quality. Time Saver Tip! Next time you are at the hardware store, pick out a couple of free paint swatches . Review the paint swatches next to your existing bathroom fixtures , wall color, and floor. Determine which color will look best. Then, once you buy the paint at the hardware store, you can bring the paint swatch to match up to the color of your accessories. 1. Choosing the right color paint! Inspiration for paint color is within your environment. Look around at the walls, floor, and fixtures. What colors pop out at you as you enter the bathroom? It can be...

Real homes: Two bathrooms transformed for just $3000 and $8000

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By Cherie Barber A bathroom can be one of the most trade-intensive rooms in the house to renovate – and that traditionally means high labour costs . Expect your bathroom to be out of action for anywhere from one to three weeks, depending on the scale of the reno and any unforeseen problems that might arise. A typical bathroom renovation can cost anywhere between $10,000 and $30,000 – unless, of course, you are smart with your shortcuts, in which case you can whittle your budget down to under $5000. And you’ll be talking days, not weeks, of work. Here are the five essentials of a cosmetic bathroom refresh . Retain and rework The minute you start ripping things out in a bathroom you’re asking for trouble. There’s ancient plumbing, asbestos, old electricals and decrepit walls to possibly contend with, which is why the budget on a full bathroom reno can easily spiral out of control. So the trick for a cosmetic refresh is to look at working with what you have as much as possible and rep...

A Master Bath Renovation

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It was certainly a process of a few month’s work, but my brother-in-law, Bruce, finished up their master bath renovation and it looks fabulous!  I can’t wait to share it with you all.  Did you know that kitchens and master baths are right at the top of the list for spaces to renovate in a home that will add the most value?  It’s true.  I hear it all the time.  Most folks when they are looking at a resale home really love it when it has an up to date kitchen and renovated master bath , so hopefully these master bath renovation ideas will give you some things to ponder. So, not only will they get to enjoy the beauty and newness of their master bath, it will add value to their home too, when they sell it down the road.  That’s a win-win for sure.  And also the fact that Bruce did the work himself saved them a TON of money.  Bruce shared with me that he spent about $8,500 on the whole bathroom project, including the new Closet Maid closet system that he bought and installed too.  That’s...