A savvy homeowner has revealed how she turned her rundown garage into a cosy home pub in just two months – and she completed the project on a £1, 000 budget. Emily Barratt, 36, from Manchester, gave up her pottery painting shop in order to renovate an old school and church building into a forever … Read more
A mother has revealed how she created a DIY sensory den so her visually impaired daughter has somewhere to relax away from the ‘madness’ of the family home. Kirstie Dallas, 27, lives in Belfast with her son Carter, five, and four-year-old Esmé, who has severe Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), which is a form of visual impairment caused … Read more
Is buy now, pay later bad news or savvy interest-free spending? This is Money podcast By This Is Money Published: 19:09 GMT, 18 December 2020 | Updated: 19:09 GMT, 18 December 2020 Is buy now, pay later the demon it’s made out to be? Klarna, Laybuy and the rest of the delayed spending crew are … Read more
Savvy mum reveals ‘game changer’ hack for changing duvet cover without working up a sweat (and it takes a matter of seconds!) Sophie Liard, from the UK, posted on TikTok showing how to change duvet cover She sits on top of bed with inside-out duvet cover positioned underneath duvet Keeping the corners aligned, she rolls … Read more
Matt Hancock has today dodged talk over a ‘substantial meal’ loophole, which could see pubs team up with takeaways in order to keep pulling pints. In the latest round of interviews involving ministers facing a grilling over food and pubs, the Health Secretary blanked questions on whether watering holes could use takeaway services as way … Read more
A savvy DIY fan has told how she gave her tired-looking kitchen a much needed modern makeover for just £230. Sam Jones, 27, a law student from Skegness, explained that when she moved into her new family home in October 2020, the dated kitchen she’d inherited was screaming out for a stylish overhaul. ‘The old … Read more
Savvy dad reveals his mouthwatering ‘best ever’ sausage roll recipe – and his secret ingredients might surprise you A dad has revealed his popular recipe for home made sausage rolls The sausage rolls are made from ingredients you can pick up at the supermarket The dad uses three kinds of meat – but also adds … Read more
A thrifty mother has told how she was quoted £800 for a teepee set-up and party by a professional company, but decided to create the look herself for just £60 as a surprise for her daughter. Tamsin Evans, 48, from Hertfordshire, wanted to create a really special birthday party for her 21-year-old daughter Bryony. She … Read more
A savvy mother who had a tight budget for renovating her new home has revealed how she was able to transform her kitchen into a chic, modern space for less than £600. Kirsty Wilson, 35, from Rochdale, was determined to turn her tired kitchen into a cool space but wanted to stick to a strict … Read more
VICTORIA BISCHOFF: It pays to be a savvy switcher… so beware of the price comparison site catches By Victoria Bischoff for the Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 20 October 2020 | Updated: 22:28 BST, 20 October 2020 Price comparison sites have saved many of us a small fortune on our energy bills over the years. … Read more