How to refurbish your home successfully – and enjoy the journey

September 8, 2024 Leave a Comment

How to refurbish your home successfully – and enjoy the journey

Don’t fall prey to tempting images on Instagram and remember the golden rule: start with a detailed plan

Home renovation projects are often fraught with stress. Watch any popular TV programme featuring people with big ideas and you’ll soon witness the disintegration of sanity, the predictably “shocking” budget overspend and big delays.

If you are thinking of doing work to your home, these tips should help you to manage it successfully – and enjoy it, too.

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