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'I transformed £3.5k school bus into dream home - I love showering in the woods'
Getting onto the property ladder in the current economic climate is a nightmare so one couple decided to take matters into their own hands and transform an old school bus into a chic place to live
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Stacey Solomon's clever trick for saving over £40 on paint - 'bag a bargain'
As Brits redecorate their living room up to seven times during ownership, Stacey Solomon's household expert Iwan Carrington has shared a money-saving hack to help you cut painting costs
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Handy Brit transforms tiny cupboard into gaming room – but there's a problem
A crafty homeowner wowed social media users after they transformed their closet into a little gaming room – but the post divided opinion as some spotted a key issue
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Mum finds 'clever' warning from previous owner buried under old wallpaper
A DIY mum was renovating her house when she discovered a handwritten note from the previous homeowner left underneath the old wallpaper with some 'thoughtful' advice
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Home, garden and DIY deals worth snapping up this May Bank Holiday
If you've got a few home improvements you need to tackle over the long weekend, check out some of the top Bank Holiday offers that will help you get those DIY jobs ticked off
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Home and garden items you can get your hands on in one hour via Click & Collect
Need last-minute Bank Holiday stuff? Here are some home and garden essentials from Dunelm, B&Q, and Argos that can be yours in just one hour
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Man crowned DIY king after showing how he paints a whole wall in 30 seconds
Brits have been left seriously impressed by one man's incredible DIY skills after a video of him painting an entire wall in 30 seconds flat has gone viral
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Mum 'sick of the sight' of red kitchen transforms it herself after £15k quotes
A mum has renovated her own kitchen after problems with the house left her unable to fork out a staggering £15,000 quote from professionals. It's safe to say she's done a cracking job
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Couple spend just £12,500 transforming 'dated' first home and it looks beautiful
The young couple spent all of their evenings and weekends working on their 'dated' home to give it an unrecognisable makeover - and spent just £12,500 overall on it
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Woman discovers hidden 'Narnia' room in her house three years after moving in
A woman shared a viral video on TikTok after discovering a secret room behind a wardrobe in a bedroom, more than three years after originally moving into the property
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Repairman baffled at man's 'aggressive' note with pregnant wife instructions
A repairman went to an individual's home to fix their fridge, but before entering the property he was issued a strict set of rules - including not speaking to the client's wife nor handing out his business card
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'My neighbours hate my colourful front door so much they've reported me'
A woman was left shocked after neighbours furiously complained over her bright and cheery front door, which she painted in a bid to brighten up her home
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Homeowner's years of quirky decorating has left £250,000 cottage 'unsellable'
A once normal-looking cottage in Gloucestershire has been transformed into a colourful oasis. Despite years of creative and impressive decorating, it appears Mary Rose Young's artistic freedom has put off potential buyers
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Dad transforms dingy attic into breath-taking walk-in wardrobe for his wife
An unused and slightly creepy-looking attic has been completely transformed to a stunning walk-in wardrobe even Kim Kardashian would be jealous of. Note to self: marry a man who can pull this off
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DIY gurus warned popular carpet hack could go terribly pear-shaped
Home improvements can be a strain on your finances, but a popular DIY trend to jazz up your carpets could end up in complete disaster. Experts have issued a warning after one man wreaked havoc in his living room
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Homes Under the Hammer's Martin Roberts asks fans for help and 'moral support'
Former I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Martin Roberts pleaded with fans for help as grouting his bathroom turned into a "tediously terrible" task
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Woman' shares hack for making Christmas garland with old curtain rod
A DIY guru has taken to social media to share how she made a damage-free garland for Christmas - saying it's perfect for renters and those who don’t want to put nails in their walls
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Millennials are most willing to try and repair broken electric items themselves
Meanwhile, younger, Gen Z adults would be the most likely to shop second-hand to replace these items, according to research
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Mum decorates home with free festive decorations - 'fake' tree to loo roll hack
From foraging for branches and shrubs to re-purposing unwanted cardboard, Claire Douglas reveals how she decorates her home at Christmas time without spending a penny
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Woman's clever curtain hack traps heat in seconds with 'little effort'
Heating our homes can be an expensive task, but one woman has shared how to using curtains and blinds to the max this winter will keep temperatures high and stop the cold from coming in
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Four in ten homeowners have made an interior design choice - that they regretted
It comes as carpeted bathrooms, textured ceilings, and dark wood panelling, have been named the worst home improvement trends of the last 25 years
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Top property issues that leave Brits spooked, like creaking doors or floorboards
Nearly six in ten have been creeped-out by sights or sounds around their home - like cold spots in otherwise warm rooms, or lights flickering or dimming randomly, a study has found
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Top tips for easy eco improvements to your home - like switching to LED lighting
Six in ten Brits are held back from making changes to their home by misconceptions over up-front costs - but small upgrades can go a long way
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Savvy mum saves thousands on council house transformation with DIY bargains
An interior design enthusiast transformed her home with a DIY makeover that saved her thousands of pounds, with accessories and furnishings from B&M, Wilko and Amazon
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Top home décor arguments housemates have - like the colour of the walls
A quarter of Brits living in shared accommodation have quarrelled with their housemates about how to decorate the home, research has found
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