# DIY Bathroom Upgrade You Can Finish in One Afternoon

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626>\
**Category:** DIY & Tutorials\
**Created:** [January 4, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626 "2026-01-04T12:18:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626/1 "2026-01-04T12:18:33Z")

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In Des Moines, Iowa, I got tired of staring at a bathroom mirror that made the room feel dark and cramped. Replacing it sounded expensive, but it turned out to be one of the easiest upgrades I’ve done.

First, I removed the old mirror and patched the wall where the clips were. A little spackle and light sanding made it smooth enough for paint. After that, I repainted the wall with a moisture resistant satin finish.

Instead of installing another flat mirror, I mounted a framed mirror slightly wider than the vanity. It reflected more light and made the room feel bigger without changing anything else.

The whole project took a few hours and basic tools. Sometimes DIY is not about doing more work. It is about making smarter choices that change how a space feels

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**Author:** ![Blossom1](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Blossom1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Blossom1)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626/2 "2026-01-04T12:19:52Z")

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This is very informative

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**Author:** ![Muller](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@Muller](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Muller)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626/3 "2026-01-04T12:46:34Z")

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Short but really worth looking into

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**Author:** ![Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/71c47a/32.png) [@Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Yungstar)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626/4 "2026-01-04T13:07:13Z")

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Thank you for sharing this tip

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**Author:** ![MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626/5 "2026-01-04T13:07:28Z")

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Nice renovation tips brother

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**Author:** ![Marz0\_1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/marz0_1/32/15056_2.png) [@Marz0\_1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Marz0_1)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626/6 "2026-01-04T13:10:37Z")

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Great article so easy to understand

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**Author:** ![Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/91b2a8/32.png) [@Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jonsnow)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/diy-bathroom-upgrade-you-can-finish-in-one-afternoon/42626/7 "2026-01-04T13:31:48Z")

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Nice work Keep it up