DIY fan revamps drab home for £4k after teaching herself plastering at 14 & how to fit WINDOWS a couple of years later
AS she viewed her three-bedroom Edwardian house in Sheffield for the first time in 2019, it dawned on Kelly Rowland that it needed a lot of work.
But rather than shying away from the huge home improvement, the 32-year-old graphic designer rose to the challenge after years of doing DIY as a hobby.
At the age of 14, Kelly - with the help of her late mum Lynda - mastered the art of plastering before learning how to lay floors and fit windows a few years later.
"I’ve always enjoyed watching makeover programmes – even when I was younger," Kelly said. "My dad hated DIY so I’d always help my mum out while he was at work. Mum used to get more paint on herself than the walls though so I ended up doing quite a lot."
After picking up skills on YouTube, Kelly set herself the challenge of transforming her £126k property for £3,500 - and only went £500 budget.
In total, her extraordinary garden revamp cost just £300 thanks to some Facebook Marketplace furniture.
Kelly's top tips:
- Source items second-hand and upcycle things you already have. Don’t be scared to spray paint or get crafty. You’ll be creating a unique and individual piece for your home.
- Don’t be overly influenced by perfectly styled interiors. I ensure you that they are lived in and there’s probably a pile of stuff hidden behind the camera.
- Look to YouTube for DIY tutorials
- Browse Facebook Marketplace for bargains
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