There are many ways that you can save money whilst renovating your home, from shopping around for the best deals to DIY. Doing your own decorating, building and repairs yourself can cut costs by thousands especially if you buy bargain supplies.
One woman has managed to transform her entire dining room on a budget by getting hands-on. Gabi Welsh, 42, wanted to turn her 'run-down' dining room into a chic Victorian-style space without spending a fortune.
The mum-of-two did her own plastering and panelling and did the whole renovation for less than £100 by shopping for deals in Home Bargains and B&Q.
Gabi, who works as a support worker' has worked out that she saved around £800 on the job. READ MORE: The unassuming terraced house in Greater Manchester which is much more than meets the eye "‘My dining room was looking run down.
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