A first-time buyer who transformed her rundown kitchen for a fraction of the advertised price has explained the secrets that could help others renovate their homes for less. Sarah Macklin, 25, saved over £3,500 on her kitchen renovation, even revealing before and after pictures of the neglected room which was “falling apart” which she first got the keys to the property. The Cheshire-based homeowner transformed the dated room she inherited from her previous tenants into a spacious, modern kitchen last year. Sarah, 25, and her husband Jay, 26, who created their home renovation blog ‘Dream Of Home’, shared how her family was able to cut 28% off the typical price using hacks such as eBay. That’s based on a report by comparison website Confused.com which estimates the average DIY kitchen project to cost £5,219. “I would absolutely recommend looking at second-hand kitchens if you have a budget you wish to stick to. Our kitchen was a bargain purchase on eBay for £850 and it came with all the units, the sink, the built-in fridge and freezer, and the range cooker,” Sarah said. “We ripped it out of the previous homeowner’s kitchen and then installed it into our own. “The old… Read full this story
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