How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? | A DIY Budget Breakdown

💰The biggest expense in my bathroom remodel was the plumbing, including moving the vanity, adding and venting the drain, and creating a shower. The total cost for plumbing was $2674.

💡I hired an electrician to install GFI outlets, wire in a new bath fan, and take care of electrical needs. The cost for electrical work was $510.

🧱I used green drywall and Red Guard for waterproofing, opting for a budget-friendly option over more expensive backer board. The total cost for wall materials was $104.86.

💡I saved money by repurposing a vintage vanity and keeping the toilet and tub. The total cost for the vanity was $40, including paint and hardware.

🏢I found affordable materials for the bathroom, including tiles, flooring, and a new window, from Home Depot. The total cost for materials was $509.44.

What was the most expensive part of your bathroom remodel?

—The most expensive part of my bathroom remodel was the plumbing, including moving the vanity, adding and venting the drain, and creating a shower. The total cost for plumbing was $2674.

Did you hire professionals for any part of the remodel?

—Yes, I hired a plumber to take care of the rough-in plumbing, including moving the vanity, adding and venting the drain, and creating a shower. I also hired an electrician to install GFI outlets and wire in a new bath fan.

What materials did you use for the bathroom remodel?

—I used tiles and flooring from Home Depot for the bathroom remodel. I also used green drywall, Red Guard for waterproofing, and repurposed a vintage vanity.

How did you save money on the remodel?

—I saved money on the remodel by repurposing a vintage vanity, keeping the toilet and tub, and finding affordable materials. I also shopped at thrift stores for home decor items.

Overall, was the DIY bathroom remodel worth it?

—Yes, the DIY bathroom remodel was worth it. Despite the budget-friendly approach, I was able to achieve a high-quality renovation without compromising on style and functionality.

00:00In this video, I break down the costs of my recent DIY bathroom remodel.

01:24The biggest expense in my bathroom remodel was the plumbing, with a total cost of $2674.

01:45I hired an electrician to take care of the electrical work, which cost $510.

02:59I used green drywall and Red Guard for waterproofing, keeping the cost of wall materials at $104.86.

03:58I saved money by repurposing a vintage vanity and keeping the toilet and tub.

05:15I found affordable materials for the bathroom, including tiles, flooring, and a new window, from Home Depot.

08:33The total cost of my bathroom remodel was budget-friendly, allowing me to achieve a high-quality renovation without overspending.

10:00I saved money on home decor by shopping at thrift stores for affordable accent pieces.