We just battled a bathroom makeover and found that new appliances and vanities will basically run you a small fortune.  I try to help the environment by recycling just about everything, as well as making wise purchases such as restored appliances or scratch and dent purchases.  My Handy Man Dean tipped me off on ReStore - which is an architectural recycling warehouse where you can pick up anything from appliances to bathtubs to window for 50 to 75 percent off.   He managed to score us a basic white tub with a tiny scratch on the underside (which will not even been seen!) for way under budget - saved us over $120!  Once you jump on the website, you just enter in your preferred state and click on the facility which suits you best.  After discovering this great find - I did some more investigation and found that The Habitat for Humanity also runs restore facility that you can purchase from at a discounted price - the basic outlet is habitat.org and the other great find - redo.org.  Also great unique pieces at bargain prices!   For all of you DIYer's be sure to click around before you shop ..I also managed to grab an ultra quiet Whirpool dishwasher with a side scratch - which butted up against the kitchen cabinets for under $400.  Great steal!