Need a new look for your interior walls? Forget the expense of wallpaper and get some unique designs for a lot less, with stencils. It’s a lot less hassle, too – just see Naomi Cleaver’s step by step guide on how to stencil.
You can save a fortune by buying second hand furniture. Prowl the charity shops and look out for bargains on internet auction sites. In some areas you may even be able to get stuff for free, by using schemes such as freecycle.
No-one need know your 'new' furniture isn’t new. You can give anything your own style with a bit of effort. Tidy up tatty old units with a coat of paint and some new handles - painted furniture is a trend set to stay. If they are in good enough condition, you could also paint your floorboards in a matching shade, saving money on flooring. Hard-wearing floor paints are available from the high street DIY stores at around the same price as normal paint.
Stop hoarding and make money online by selling your unwanted goods on auction sites like eBay. If you’ve already sold all your clutter, think about sharing your know-how - there are many sites springing up where people exchange their skills.
If you do need to spend money on books, CDs, electrical items and the like, it might be worth looking at Price Cut Review. This nifty website lists all the items on Amazon that are going for half price or less.
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