In this video above, I’m showing you how I turn my hollow toe kick area of my kitchen cabinets into hidden drawer storage! This is a great way to find more storage space under your cabinets. ![]() Things I Used in This Project:
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It is so hard to know these days how much a bathroom remodel costs. Supply and demand of materials, what contractors charge, labor shortages, and square footage all leave a big ol’ question mark and vary depending on location, which makes it extra challenging to budget for any renovation when you’re a homeowner. ![]() So I thought it would help to break down how much our recent 60 square foot en suite bathroom remodel cost. It won’t take away the mystery of budgeting for bathroom remodels entirely, but just maybe it’ll help someone out there have a pretty good ballpark understanding of how to financially prepare. ![]() The Most Important Financial Lesson We Learned While RemodelingIn the beginning, we had no idea what to expect since we were thrust into the renovation very unexpectedly without much time to do our homework. It was a big learning experience. We’re no strangers to working with contractors. But we were the least prepared we’d ever been with this particular project. ![]() Some of the experience we would have changed for sure. Better communication with our contractors about our budget from Day 1 and always asking the important financial questions would be one of them. “How much will this part of the project cost?” In the end, we are really happy with the outcome. So here’s the breakdown… ![]() A few atypical points to note about our bathroom remodel cost first
![]() Bathroom Remodel Labor CostsGeneral carpentry / painting / contracting labor – $2,275.44This included demo of our bathroom, disposal of the old materials, hanging new drywall, taping, mudding, patching, placing new sub-flooring to correct old water damage, framing new shower, installing moisture barrier in new shower, installing new shower pan and shower niches, undermount sink installation, and placing the vanity. ![]() Plumbing labor – $4,915.38Plumbing costs included roughing in new plumbing for two wall mounted sink faucets, roughing in new plumbing for shower faucet, setting the toilet, installing two wall mounted sink faucets, and installing two shower valves and two shower heads. (In a nutshell, wall mounted faucets are beautiful, but the labor to install them is pricey.) ![]() Electrical labor – $1,566.20This included roughing in wiring for 3 separate wall sconce boxes, installing a can light exhaust fan, installing sconce light fixtures, and adding a dead face GFCI. ![]() Tile labor – $6,613.78Our tile cost included installation of mortar bed, installation of ceramic tile in a herringbone pattern, installation of ceramic tile on shower walls, on shower ceiling, in shower floor, and in recessed shelves. ![]() Shower door labor and materials – $2,933.56Because the opening of our shower was a custom size, we had to get a local fabricator make our frameless glass shower door and install it using antique brass hinges matching the knob we selected. ![]() Marble countertop and shower ledge labor and materials – $2,178.64We chose a marble remnant as our countertop from a local fabricator, who also gave the marble a 12 year UV treatment, cut the scalloped backsplash, and installed everything on site. We also used a piece to fit our shower ledge to make it look seamless as opposed to tile. ![]() Bathroom Remodel Materials CostThe rest of the materials and decor we ordered ourselves, listed below.
![]() What We Did Ourselves to Alleviate Bathroom Remodel CostsTowards the end of the remodel, once we were able to live in our house again, we did step in to do some finishing work and save money. Robert and I installed the picture frame molding, hung the mirrors, installed vanity hardware, toilet paper holder, towel ring, hooks, the shelves, caulked, and did some of the patching work on our own. ![]() Bathroom Remodel Total Cost – $29,125.15We have never ever done a project of this magnitude before, and while it felt so overwhelming in the midst of such a big remodel (including the foyer stairway, and hallway happening at the same time), we feel more prepared for whatever future remodels life throws at us. With all of the back and forth for 5 months between our insurance company and our contractors, we didn’t know what the final cost would be until about 2 weeks prior to the project being finished. It was a little bit of a sticker shock, and it taught us to be more assertive about communicating estimated costs early on before any work happened so we could pivot around our budget more effectively. In the end though, I’m so head over heels for this bathroom. It really is so much more than I could have imagined in the beginning. ![]() ![]() Takeaways – How to Stick to a Bathroom Renovation Budget
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The post Bathroom Remodel Cost: Our Full Budget Breakdown appeared first on Bless'er House. via Home Improvement – Bless'er House https://www.blesserhouse.com/bathroom-remodel-cost-our-full-budget-breakdown/ Today we’re discussing electrical wiring basics! I walk through how to choose the correct wire and what is inside, as well as the connectors available. You’ll definitely want to check out the new, easy push in connectors and the outlets that make side wiring so much easier…. and more! Watch this video, quickly learn the basics and you can wire your next switch or outlet without the cost of an electrician! Check out my other electrical videos here: https://bit.ly/3frujgg Things I Used in This Project:
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign up at the top of this page for my newsletter so you don’t miss new projects! (Most of the links listed above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting me in this way.) The post DIY Electrical Wiring! Fast, Safe Home Wiring Basics for Switches and Outlets appeared first on Wilker Do's. via Wilker Do's https://wilkerdos.com/2022/01/diy-electrical-wiring-fast-safe-home-wiring-basics-for-switches-and-outlets?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-electrical-wiring-fast-safe-home-wiring-basics-for-switches-and-outlets In this video I’m showing you how I built pegboard tool storage for my garage workshop. I built it to slide out so I can access the tools, but it is space saving and out of the way when the drawers are back in place. This would also be a great solution for a craft room or garden tool storage! ![]() Things I Used in This Project:
![]() Be sure to watch the video above to see how I did it! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign up at the top of this page for my newsletter so you don’t miss new projects! (Most of the links listed above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting me in this way.) The post Slide Out Pegboard Cabinet For Space Saving Tool Storage! appeared first on Wilker Do's. via Wilker Do's https://wilkerdos.com/2022/01/slide-out-pegboard-cabinet-for-space-saving-tool-storage?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slide-out-pegboard-cabinet-for-space-saving-tool-storage This week, I’m showing you how to very easily install an outdoor GFCI outlet from an existing interior outlet. It’s a fast DIY project for anyone that needs an exterior outlet in a new location! Check out the video here! https://youtu.be/pSgGPYM8sfo Things I Used in This Project:
For more outlet related content, check out my other video where I added indoor outlets in my garage: https://youtu.be/oU4g-vhpP3Q If you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign up at the top of this page for my newsletter so you don’t miss new projects! (Most of the links listed above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting me in this way.) The post How To Add An Outdoor GFCI Outlet | Easy DIY In One Hour! appeared first on Wilker Do's. via Wilker Do's https://wilkerdos.com/2022/01/how-to-add-an-outdoor-gfci-outlet-easy-diy-in-one-hour?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-add-an-outdoor-gfci-outlet-easy-diy-in-one-hour |
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