DIY couple quoted £1,000 for under-stair storage build their own for £175
Thomas and Kayleigh Firth, both 31, were quoted £1,000 to build under-stair storage. The couple did it themselves for £175 using DIY materials from Wickes and Homebase.
Hannah Emberson, 35, and her family built the epic pastel playhouse in lockdown. They sourced materials from their local community and B&Q, meaning the project cost just £250.
Savvy mum uses paint to transform sofa for just £20 instead of buying a new one
Jacqueline Alcroft, 34, used sugar soap and paint to transform her sofa, taking it from a tired red colour to a fashionable dusky pink for just £20.
Creative mum in lockdown transforms kids’ room into jungle paradise for £150
Beckie Watts, 36, transformed her kids’ bedroom in lockdown. The jungle paradise cost Beckie less than £150 to create.
Mum transforms garden into Love Island-inspired patio during lockdown for £252
Stacey Reed, 35, made the most of lockdown to transform her patio. She went for a romantic space inspired by the Love Island villa, spending just £252 on the project.
Stephanie Palin, 40, was fed up with her kids wasting squash. She bought a £4 pump from ebay and fitted it to her Robinsons bottle. She soon found the solution made her family’s squash last twice as long.
Creative mum transforms patio into chic Mediterranean space for just £60
Karen McCarthy, 48, wanted to spruce up her patio. She invested £60 in paints, solar lights and stencils. The budget renovation has totally transformed her outdoor space.
Couple in lockdown turn their garden shed into stylish pub for just £500
Sadie Jones and Nick Threadgold, both 45, built their very own pub in lockdown. They sourced products from friends and Facebook Marketplace to keep costs down.