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**The Weekend Warrior's Guide to a Small Bathroom Renovation**

A full‑blown remodel can take weeks, but a tiny bathroom can get a makeover in a single weekend if you lock in a plan, set a budget and carve out 48 focused hours. By Sunday night the old, cramped room can feel surprisingly roomy and fresh.

**Prep (do it before Friday)** Order paint, fixtures, a vanity and all the little bits weeks ahead. Make sure everything arrives in one go and isn't cracked. Pull together a drill, an adjustable wrench, a caulk gun, painter's tape and a pair of gloves, nothing else you'll need.

**Saturday, morning, ripping out the old (8 AM‑12 PM)** Turn off the water valves first. Take down the mirror, the hardware and the old vanity. If the toilet's getting replaced, flush it empty, undo the floor bolts and lift it away. Toss a rag over the open drain pipe so sewer gases stay out. Bag the junk as you go so the floor stays clear.

**Saturday, afternoon, patch and paint (1 PM‑5 PM)** Fill any drywall holes with quick‑dry spackle, sand smooth and wipe the walls. Stick painter's tape along the trim. In a small bathroom a light‑colored, moisture‑resistant semi‑gloss paint does wonders, think soft white or pale gray. Roll on the first coat, wait a couple of hours, then go back for a second.

**Saturday, evening, vanity time (6 PM‑9 PM)** Put the new vanity together, press it up against the wall and make sure it sits level. Screw it into the studs. Hook the faucet onto the sink before you mount the sink to the cabinet, much easier than reaching under later. Seal the sink top with a bead of silicone.

**Sunday, morning, plumbing and throne (9 AM‑1 PM)** Connect the vanity's water lines and drain trap. Slip the new toilet (or the old one) into place with a fresh wax ring, tighten the bolts just enough not to crack the porcelain. Turn the main water back on and watch for any drips.

**Sunday, afternoon, the details (2 PM‑6 PM)** Hang a large mirror so light bounces around. Swap out dated light fixtures, remember to shut the breaker first. Replace towel bars, toilet‑paper holders and cabinet pulls with something modern; matte black or brushed brass look great.

**Sunday, evening, clean up and style** Scrape away the old tub caulk, then lay a smooth line of fresh silicone. Roll out a plush bath mat, drape fresh towels and put a small plant on the sill for a splash of life.

And just like that, by the time the weekend ends, your once‑cramped bathroom has turned into a tidy, functional little oasis.

‘The Weekend Warrior’ Guide to Small Bathroom Remodel **Weekend warriors: we have a solution that will cure your cramped bath-ette without wrecking your whole weekend. In just 48 hours you can renovate your frustratingly tiny bathroom from drab to dazzling with a detailed game plan, a firm budget, and some serious DIY grit. Follow this battle plan for a weekend bathroom remodel. ** Plan of Attack: The Prep Work (Complete BEFORE Friday) You can’attack a remodel without a battle plan. Having everything you need picked out and on-order weeks ahead of time will ensure your project stays damage-free and on-budget. Schedule deliveries so that all of your materials will arrive by Thursday evening. (Paint, fixtures, vanity, hardware, etc.) You’ll also need to grab tools you already own (or pick up) a drill, adjustable wrench, caulk gun, painter’stape, and safety glasses. Saturday: Demo &/Base Layers 8:00AM – 12:00PM: Demolish! * Turn off the toilet and sink water valves. Remove the mirror, hardware, and vanity. If you’re installing a new toilet, empty the tank and bowl, unscrew the bolts attaching it to the floor, and lift it out (towel may help to grip the smooth porcelain). Plug the hole in your drain pipe with a rag (this keeps sewer gases from escaping) and bag all your trash. *Note* Before you rip everything out, consider taking photos for when you’come to style the bathroom later. You’ll need these for your mirror and electrical wiring locations. 1: 00PM – 5:00PM: Prep Time* Fill any drywall holes with quick drying spackle. Lightly sand and wipe away dust. Apply painter’stape to any trim you’like to avoid painting the edges. Paint! Washrooms are small. Just slap on one semi-gloss, moisture resistant coat of paint in a light color (we love cool whites and greige!) and watch your small space seem twice as big. Apply your first coat, wait two hours, then apply your second. 5:00PM – 9:00PM: Vanity Installation* Assemble your vanity. Dry fit it against the wall and make sure it is level. Secure it to your wall studs. Attach your new faucet to the vanity sink PORTABLE.BUILT-IN before securing it to the cabinet. Add your sink top and secure with silicone caulk to seal. Sunday: Plumbing and Finishing Touches 9:00AM – 1:00PM: Pipes and Thrones* Install your vanity water lines and drain trap. Install your new toilet (or reinstall your existing toilet) using a new wax ring. Tighten the toilet bolts carefully – you don’t want to crack your toilet! Turn the water main back on and check all connections for leaks. 2:00PM – 6:00PM: Everything else. * Hang that mirror up (get a big one to maximize light!) Replace outdated light fixtures (turn off your breaker first!) and install new hardware. Make sure your towel bars, toilet paper holders, and cabinet pulls all match and are modernized. We suggest matte black or brushed brass. 7: 00PM: Cleaning and Styling* Remove old tub/caulk and install new bead of silicone. Add a cushy bath mat, some fluffy towels, and don’t forget a plant. The Jungle Book ain’t got nothing on you. There you have it. You’ve learned how to remodel your bathroom in just one weekend. You’re welcome.