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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhrrrrrgggghhhh!
Why is it so stressful?
I can deal with packing my stuff - I just cant deal with the cost / time of decorating
I wish I had more money to pay a painter.
Any tips anyone can offer to cut down costs of painting, carpets etc ...
PLEASE!
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Tip 1 ... don't paint the carpets
But seriously .. if you are confident enough ... doing it yourself will always be cheaper "
I haven't done any DIY before- but I've been looking at quotes and I'm going to have to  |
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Don't rush, there's no need to.....do one room at a time....carpets, some places now will do the whole house for a reasonable price and throw a freebie in.....paint, at our local tip they have a container full of paint that's not been used or half tins, see if your local tip does that....maybe ask friends and family to help.....and it being Xmas how about paint for gifts...or a carpet.... |
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For painting, unless you organise a painting party and provide drinks and snacks I don’t think there’s a shortcut.
Find some music you like or a podcast and get to it, even on your own a few hours can make a big difference |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Don't rush, there's no need to.....do one room at a time....carpets, some places now will do the whole house for a reasonable price and throw a freebie in.....paint, at our local tip they have a container full of paint that's not been used or half tins, see if your local tip does that....maybe ask friends and family to help.....and it being Xmas how about paint for gifts...or a carpet...."
All great tips thankyou x
Yes you're right I'm rushing.
I'm overwhelmed and broke
I need more time and money! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"For painting, unless you organise a painting party and provide drinks and snacks I don’t think there’s a shortcut.
Find some music you like or a podcast and get to it, even on your own a few hours can make a big difference "
Yes you're right - I'm going to YouTube it and do it myself!
To music if course  |
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"Don't rush, there's no need to.....do one room at a time....carpets, some places now will do the whole house for a reasonable price and throw a freebie in.....paint, at our local tip they have a container full of paint that's not been used or half tins, see if your local tip does that....maybe ask friends and family to help.....and it being Xmas how about paint for gifts...or a carpet....
All great tips thankyou x
Yes you're right I'm rushing.
I'm overwhelmed and broke
I need more time and money!"
If the house is warm and dry, how it looks can wait |
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"Ask your friends. Amazing what a bacon butty or a chip butty will buy you. 
I feel like I cant ask - most if my friends are so busy "
I'm sure they would give a hand. I know I would if one of mine asked. |
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"Don't rush, there's no need to.....do one room at a time....carpets, some places now will do the whole house for a reasonable price and throw a freebie in.....paint, at our local tip they have a container full of paint that's not been used or half tins, see if your local tip does that....maybe ask friends and family to help.....and it being Xmas how about paint for gifts...or a carpet....
All great tips thankyou x
Yes you're right I'm rushing.
I'm overwhelmed and broke
I need more time and money!"
It's alot to take on.....but remember it's your little space course it will take time but sweet it's all yours |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Get friends around to help under the guise of a moving in party.
You may new friends after but you'll have a fresh coat, so..."
So true - a mate of mine is ready to punch me!
Shes a tiny woman I'm not scared |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Don't rush, there's no need to.....do one room at a time....carpets, some places now will do the whole house for a reasonable price and throw a freebie in.....paint, at our local tip they have a container full of paint that's not been used or half tins, see if your local tip does that....maybe ask friends and family to help.....and it being Xmas how about paint for gifts...or a carpet....
All great tips thankyou x
Yes you're right I'm rushing.
I'm overwhelmed and broke
I need more time and money!
It's alot to take on.....but remember it's your little space course it will take time but sweet it's all yours "
Oh god so true!
I'm so happy - but stressed at the same time - hopefully it will help me lose a few pounds
It's all mine |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You could try getting in touch with local FE colleges that teach painting and decorating and see if there are any students you could hire, or who would do it as part of the course. "
And local "men and shed" groups - just a groups of older guys who like to help with DIY projects for something to do. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"You could try getting in touch with local FE colleges that teach painting and decorating and see if there are any students you could hire, or who would do it as part of the course. "
Oooohhhhhhh thanks  |
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By *AYENCouple
over a year ago
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"One thing..... FROG TAPE!!! This will save you hours with the cutting in - the stuff is magic I swear!
I'm googling it as we speak thanks x"
Frog tape is good but too expensive - try toolstation and or screwfix for masking tape, rollers and brushes etc. never buy them from the big DIY stores as they overcharge |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do as much as you can yourself, if I was closer I'd offer my decorating services for tea and biscuits
Bargain "
Seriously I wish I was closer I love decorating I find it therapeutic, and I'm pretty good at it. I cant wait to get my own place and put my stamp on it |
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