Quick Bathroom Spruce Up

If there is anything that makes a homeowner cringe it's showing a guest to an outdated bathroom. Not only is the appearance tired and dated, the surfaces, although clean, may not look so.

If the bathtub is the old design with a shower-tub this can be re-coated with an epoxy compound from the local home supply store. The coating comes in a wide variety of colors.

Then, try a new tub-surround. They are generally under $100 and can be glued on over a clean surface. With a re-coated tub this area will look bright and clean and will not have the ugly mildew stains in the corners.

Changing hardware is a quick and easy (and cheap) way to renew your bathroom. Many home stores will have hardware on sale in bins. Just get some matching ones in the finish you want.

Towels, a shower curtain and a window curtain that match will also add a new dimension. A matching bathmat and toilet seat cover will also work.

And last, change the light fixture. This is also an inexpensive item.