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DIY Glow-Up: How I Framed My Ugly Bathroom Medicine Chest Mirror

The Backstory

Every morning, I faced that sad little bathroom mirror. You know the one — plain, cheap, builder-grade, and about as inspiring as a DMV waiting room. Finally, I looked at it and thought, “Nope. Queen energy doesn’t start her day staring into this.” So instead of buying a whole new mirror, I decided to frame the beast and make it look custom. Spoiler: it worked.

What You’ll Need 🛠️

  • Miter saw (or miter box + hand saw if you’re old school)
  • Wood molding (I picked a style that said “classy but not trying too hard”)
  • Gorilla Mounting Tape [Amazon link here]
  • Spray paint (I went gold, but you do you, boo)
  • Measuring tape & marker
  • Clamps (optional, but they make life easier)
  • Patience and maybe a little playlist (Lizzo highly recommended 🎶)

Step 1: Measure Like a Boss

My medicine cabinet mirror was 16” x 26”. Since I wanted the frame to sit right on top of the glass, I measured those exact dimensions and marked my molding pieces.

Step 2: Make Those Cuts ✂️

Set your miter saw (or miter box) to 45°. Here’s the trick: place your blade right on the line you marked, not beside it, so you don’t lose precious millimeters. I cut two 16” lengths and two 26” lengths.

Step 3: Test Fit (and Pretend You’re on HGTV)

Lay your pieces out around the mirror to make sure everything lines up. If it doesn’t — don’t panic. Sandpaper and a little “I meant to do that” attitude can fix a lot.

Step 4: Glam It Up ✨

Time for spray paint! I went with gold because, let’s be real, if I’m brushing my teeth in front of this thing twice a day, it needs some sparkle. Pro tip: spray in thin layers so it doesn’t run.

Step 5: Stick It Like Velcro on Steroids

Once dry, I used Gorilla Mounting Tape to secure the frame directly to the mirror. That stuff holds like a toddler with separation anxiety — once it’s on, it’s ON.

Step 6: Bask in Your Glory 👑

And just like that, my sad little medicine chest turned into a Pinterest-worthy statement piece. The total cost? About $30. The satisfaction of standing back, admiring my handiwork, and saying, “Damn, I did that”? Priceless.

Final Thoughts

Ladies (and gents, too), if your mirror is giving you attitude every morning, don’t replace it — frame it. With a few tools, some sass, and a sprinkle of DIY magic, you can turn “ugh” into “ooh la la” in a weekend.

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🔧 Meet Donna 🔧

Hey y’all! I’m Donna—a power tool-wielding, lipstick-rocking, sass-slingin’ woman who’s not afraid to roll up her sleeves and fix what needs fixin’. After a divorce and a few too many “just call a man” suggestions, I decided screw that. I learned how to handle home repairs, wielded my first chainsaw, and never looked back.

Now I’m the founder of Screw It, I’ll Fix It, a blog dedicated to empowering women to take control of their homes, their lives, and their toolkits—no man required (but not banned either 😉).

Whether you’re single, stuck with a fixer-upper, or just tired of waiting on someone else to hang that dang shelf—I’ve got you. Let’s tackle leaky faucets, patch that drywall, and laugh through the chaos together.

Because being strong, self-sufficient, and a little sassy? That’s kind of my thing.
Now hand me the wrench, girlfriend.