A bathroom DIY project does not necessarily have to involve ripping up tiles or installing plumbing to require care, planning and a decent assortment of tools - even small jobs should be taken seriously.

While new home builders and renovators may set themselves major bathroom tasks to avoid relatively costly expert help and minimise overall expenses, other less complicated jobs can also pop up over the years of home ownership that call for your attention.

This might involve anything from replacing sink taps and shower heads for aesthetic or environmental purposes, to installing a new steel towel rail or just replacing a single cracked tile.

Whatever the task is, by doing your research and hiring any devices that might be necessary to make the process easier, you can ensure things are done correctly the first time around.

When you hire tools for one-off jobs you are generally taking the most cost-effective approach to DIY, as opposed to purchasing brand new items that you will likely not need to use very often in the future.

After the project is complete, you can simply return the tools and count the money saved by getting things done yourself.