A DIY savvy couple have transformed their dining room to accommodate their growing family for just £600 in three days. Lesley Swales, 57, and 48-year-old Paul Parkin, rolled up their sleeves and built bench seating and a table from scratch as well as upcycling their wall units and reupholstering their dining chairs themselves.
They had originally turned to IKEA to help them revamp their dining space but changed their minds and went for a cheaper DIY option after they spotted bargain secondhand buys.
The couple, from East Rainton in Durham, have now showcased the fruits of the labour where they can enjoy the transformed space with their four children and six grandchildren.
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