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Four fast, fashionable and fabulous home fixes anyone can do
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(ARA) - When it comes to home improvement, you don't have to be a
professional to get professional-looking results. Many simple projects
can dramatically update your home and are easy enough for even the
novice do-it-yourself-er.
Start by choosing one of the smallest rooms in your home that you use
every day - the bathroom. With these four fast fixes, you'll achieve
fabulous results that are shockingly easy.
Vamp up your
vanity
Just by its name, the bathroom vanity should exude beauty to make a
style statement in your bath. However, if your current vanity features
chipped paint or a dated color - it's time for an update. Rather than
buying new, you can easily make your current vanity look clean and
fresh with a coat of paint.
To prep for your project, remove the doors and drawers, tape off any
areas that you don't want painted and wipe down everything with soap
and water. For the transformation, spray a primer over the cabinet
surface and apply several light coats of an indoor/outdoor spray paint
in your favorite color. Once everything is dry, install the doors and
drawers for a brand new look.
Time: two to three hours
Don't fear your
faucet
While anything that has to do with plumbing seems overwhelming - don't
fear. Updating your bathroom
faucet is a fairly simple project that can dramatically
update the look of your updated vanity. To start, determine whether
your sink or countertop requires a centerset (one-piece) or widespread
(handles and spout are separate) faucet.
Once you know the type of faucet you need, manufacturers, such as Moen,
offer a wide selection of style and finish options to meet your design
desires. The Banbury Collection, available at the Home Depot, offers a
traditional design in both low- or high-arc versions and in stylish
finishes, such as Chrome, Brushed Nickel and Mediterranean Bronze.
To install your faucet, be sure you have the proper tools. Then, just
follow the manufacturer's directions to remove the old faucet and
install the new. For extra help, websites, such as moen.com, offer
step-by-step bathroom
design videos to walk you through the simple process.
Time: one and a half hours
Swap out your
showerhead
Once you've mastered swapping out the faucet, changing your showerhead
will be a breeze. In fact, the most difficult part may be choosing your
new
showerhead. At retailers, such as The Home Depot, you'll find
a variety of luxurious, yet inexpensive, options. Moen's Banbury line
features seven new options for any showering preference, including a
five-setting wallmount showerhead, a five-setting hand held showerhead
and a five-setting combination that includes both hand held and
wallmount showerheads that can be used separately or together.
Once you've chosen the showerhead to meet your needs, use a wrench to
loosen the current showerhead, remove and attach the new showerhead.
Time: less than 30 minutes
All about the
accessories
One of the easiest ways to add a decorative touch and functionality to
the bath is with accessories, such as towel bars, towel rings, robe
hooks, tank levers, shelves, soap and toothbrush holders and even
curved shower rods. Luckily accessories are simple to install and there
are many lines available to perfectly match or complement your new
faucet style and finish.
The key to proper installation of accessories is ensuring a secure grip
to the wall. This is achieved by attaching the accessory's mounting
plate with at least one mounting screw into a stud - and support the
other by using a hollow-wall fastener, such as a molly bolt. Once you
have the mounting plates in place, simply attach the accessory and
tighten the set screws.
Time: one and a half to two hours (depending on number of accessories
installed)
While you may not currently feel like you're a handyman or ma'am -
these four fast fixes really are simple enough for a novice. And, by
doing it yourself, not only will you save money, but also gain a sense
of pride that will encourage you to accomplish other projects around
your home.
For more information about the Banbury Bathroom Collection from Moen,
visit moen.com or homedepot.com.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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