Sunday, April 8, 2012

Bathroom Reno Update


This is the "Gut and Renovate My Bathroom for $3000 Challenge".  There has really been no progress on the demo/reno itself, but I have been shopping and found some great prices that will help stretch my tiny budget.  Like my new American Standard toilet that was 30% off at Home Depot:


My new Moen bathroom faucet (matches my kitchen faucet) was marked down by $50.  I popped it into place in the new sink for effect :)


 I opted for this sink/vanity combo because it was only  $88 marked down from $129 and I can paint the cabinet and doll it up later on.  I've already put different knobs on it because the original knobs were, well, cheap looking!


So far so good.  Next items to pick up are the lights and bathroom fan so I can get the electrician in to wire them.  As soon as the snow disappears, I will be ripping out the tile floor so that I can get the plumber to rough plumb the sink and toilet.  Then it will be the installation of the ceiling, walls, floor and trim.

Budget                $3000
Spent to date:           640  (capping lines and new fixtures)
Balance                $2360

So happy things are beginning to move on this project!!  To see Part 1 - click HERE


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37 comments:

  1. Happy Easter to you and your family!
    Love, Olga

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  2. Wow. You're doing great with your budget so far! That is fantastic. Love the new vanity. It's got a pretty, soft line to the bowl part. The new faucet is almost like the one in my upper bathroom. Very chic looking ;)

    Happy Easter!

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  4. I'm sure you can't wait to see the final outcome of the bathroom, it will be so worth it!

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  5. Your bathroom is going to be lovely!
    Happy Easter, my friend.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  6. renovating can be so tough! Good luck with staying under budget. :)
    I hope you had a wonderful Easter with your family.
    gail

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  7. Looks like you scored :o) I love looking for bargains! Hope you find a bunch more!

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  8. I've had the same kind of sink&vanity, only white! And one day I painted it mint - so I can't wait to see what yours will look like... in the end! You could also paint the new door knobs with a tiny model when everything else is finished :)

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  9. ou are doing a great job, love the vanity. Great work.

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  10. You are certainly off to a great start....Looks great so far...:)

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  11. lovin the choices and it is going to be FABULOUS!!!! : ) sending hugs...

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  12. Youve done a great job already! Cant wait to see the whole project!

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  13. Wow! You are getting some great deals! Love your choices so far. I will look forward to seeing it when it is all done.

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  14. I am not finding good deals at the home improvement stores. Only at yard sales and only for the most random of things :) I need to go shopping with you :)

    blessings,
    karianne

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  15. Anne,
    Great job finding things on budget.Great sink.Love the fixture too.Can't wait to see if all together.
    Anne

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  16. Wow Great finds! I'm looking forward to seeing when it's all done!

    http://www.remodelandolacasa.com

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  17. So exciting - hey we have the same toilet! I love the faucet. Things are really coming along!

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  18. I love the challenge/opportunity that comes from working on a budget. It takes talent to create beauty and be frugal at the same time. Kudos to you! Thank you for sharing at Cowgirl Up this week. Love having you at our party!
    :) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls

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  19. Looks great so far! I'll bet you're so excited...I would be :)

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  20. Awesome! you really found great deals. Hope you find more and more.

    xo :)

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  21. The shopping is an important step. Thanks for linking to Cowgirl up.

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  22. How exciting! A bathroom reno. I have dreams of gutting my little master bath. Some day. Or maybe I can just do it myself ...

    :)

    Linda

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  23. You're off to a great start! Can't wait to see the full reveal when it's done.

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  24. Sounds like a great plan, & you're sticking to your guns (I mean budget!). The sink & vanity are great!
    CAS

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  25. Thank you for the kind words on todays pictures...It is truly beautiful.

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  26. I think at the rate you're going you might just make it under budget! good job! I like your sink/vanity choice, and woohoo for getting a deal on it :)

    ~Lisha

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  27. Hi Anne,
    I think that your latest project is off to a great start!
    One of my first thoughts was that it was amazing how quickly a reno budget can be eaten up. You did really well with your vanity, which has to be one of the pricer items in any bathroom. I know because we bought a new vanity not that long ago and I remember how hard it was to find something nice for a reasonable price.
    I'm looking forward to seeing your bathroom progress.

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  28. Already loving your picks!!! This is going to be fabulous! I'm so excited...and a bit jealous...my bathrooms are on our list!

    XO, Aimee

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  29. Hi Anne

    I love your choices, great buys ass well!! I know your new bath will so beautiful!

    I hope you will stop by and see my new Annie Sloan Projects Revealed!!
    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  30. Your budget friendly bathroom is really coming along. What a deal on the vanity and it will be fabulous when you work your magic:-) Great job.

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  31. That's great!! You're doing really well with your budget so far! thanks for checking out my guest post yesterday and glad to have found your blog. Good luck with the bathroom reno; I love your choices so far!

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  32. Love the vanity and faucet! You're doing good so far! Hopefully the snow will be gone soon!
    --Katie

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  33. Great purchases! I'm so excited about your project. Thanks for linking up.

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  35. Great start to your project!! It's always so hard to have patience at the beginning. I love the lines on the new vanity and sink. Thanks so much for sharing at The Creative Spark. Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!
    Jenn :)

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  36. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  37. Hi,
    Nice post! You have worked hard on jotting down the essential information. Keep sharing the good work in future too.

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