The Perfect Shower: DIY Upgrades for Under $75

1. Replace the Shower Head ($25)

A high-pressure rainfall head installs by hand — no tools. Save the old head to swap back when you move.

2. Shower Filter ($20)

Hard water dries out your skin and hair. An inline filter screws on between pipe and shower head.

3. Curved Shower Curtain Rod ($30)

Gives you 6-8 extra inches of elbow room. Tension-mounted, no drilling.

"Three upgrades, $75 total, 20 minutes of work. My morning shower went from 'get it over with' to 'I'll stay 5 more minutes.'"