SUN SAVERS

From Freecycle to eBay, cut the cost of refurbishing your home with these top tips — plus how you can win £15k

You'd be surprised just how much money you can save on DIY projects

DOING up your home is no cheap feat.

UK homeowners spent an average of £23,100 on refurbishing in 2017, according to interior design site Houzz. Sun Savers has some ideas to get modernising.

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DIY is hard work - but it doesn't need to be a strain on your pockets tooCredit: Getty - Contributor

DIY. You can’t fashion an entire living room with little money, but why not get crafty to give yours a lift?

Head to and download a free knitting pattern.

The Bernat Seaside Blanket is a lacy knit that is simple to make. Hobbycraft also has plenty of yarn from £1.

SAVE: £40 on a chunky throw from Dunelm.

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eBay. Start early if you want to buy with Best Offer and think about where you will be when the bids end. You can stay on top of your bidding and buying on the go with the eBay phone app.

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