$500 Bathroom Makeover | Can We Restore It in Just 2 Weekends? (Part 1)

Can a tired vintage bathroom be transformed in just two weekends on a $500 budget? We're about to find out. In Part 1 of this bathroom restoration, we tackle decades of wear with careful planning, plenty of elbow grease, and a healthy respect for the home's original character. Rather than gutting the space, our goal is to preserve what deserves saving, make thoughtful improvements where they're needed, and prove that restoring an older home doesn't have to mean spending a fortune. Join us as we prep, paint, tile, problem-solve, and breathe new life into this forgotten bathroom while sharing the techniques, materials, and decisions that make restoration different from renovation. If you love historic homes, practical restoration tips, budget-friendly projects, and seeing old houses come back to life one room at a time, you're in the right place. Subscribe to ORN Live for weekly restoration projects, preservation techniques, and behind-the-scenes work from Hope Farm and historic homes across America. Part 2 is coming soon, where we finish the transformation and reveal the completed bathroom!