Asked on Nov 17, 2013
What to do with little to no money to reno? how do I do it on a dime?
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We just purchased a townhome with two tiny bathrooms. Neither has a medicine cabinet and all the storage is below the sink. I have severe osteoarthritis and
bending down is hard, so I need accessible storage, but we are on a strict budget. Neither bathroom can even accommodate an over-john. What can I do?
bending down is hard, so I need accessible storage, but we are on a strict budget. Neither bathroom can even accommodate an over-john. What can I do?
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teab, is there any way that you could post a couple of photos of of your bathrooms so that we can get a visual of what we can work with? I have a few ideas, but want to be sure it would work in your space. I am enclosing a poorly shot image of one possible storage option for you. I just used an wine holder, and a 3 tier cheap basket hanging from shower rod. However, you could easily add this basket concept to a ceiling hook; either tucked behind shower curtain or in a non-intrusive corner by your sink. Is storage your main concern or are you wanting to get some ideas on how to inexpensively update your bathroom?
Connie Lorraine
on Nov 18, 2013
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Can you use the bathroom door?
Ana Garcia
on Nov 19, 2013
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You can still install a medicine cabinet somewhere else and even on top of the drywall if you find a decorative one. Are you or someone you know handy? then cutting out a section and putting in a medicine cabinet could be an option. How about the linen closet? is it next to the bathrooms? I installed a cabinet that recesses into my linen closet from the full bath for storage. If you are interested I can take pics.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Nov 20, 2013
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There are many things you can do. You can purchase a shower curtain that has pockets in it and use that to stuff some bath products in. You can check out the Restores at Habitat for Humanity and see if they have some medicine cabinets you can use for cheap. Shelving is also another good idea, and you can find baskets to put on them and store stuff in.
Jill
on Nov 21, 2013
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Great suggestions! I will look for a shower curtain with pockets in it, although I have never seen such an animal. What a GREAT idea!
Rose Hominick
on Nov 25, 2013
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I have the bending issues also that we can't escape from loading & unloading dryers and dishwashers, but turntables in bathroom cabinets help me a lot so I find everything quickly, bed bath & beyond has all sizes and under 20$
Beatrice Tangeman
on May 15, 2015
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You might try one of the shoe holders it can be hung on the door you could even put one on each side of door. You could hang or sew it on on the shower curtain for lighter items. The pocket are quite large on some towels and hand towels meds creams lotions you could just about store anything in it. I have 2 I use 1 has personable items I need for my dsy to day i have problems bending also. These can be bought at dollor store or if you sew you can make one out of slmost anything sheets towels even heavy curtains
Dawn Fuller
on Sep 16, 2015
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