A couple aged in their 20s was able to make $157,000 in just four months after a cheap renovation of their three-bedroom home.
Unlike the neutral interiors the couple prefer, the 1930s home had brightly coloured rooms and very dated decor,Although they knew it needed redecorating, Molly, 26, and Sam, 29, admitted they were “naive” as to how much work the house really needed.
Molly – who works as a marketing manager – explained: “When we first looked around the house we fell in love with it straight away. They then revamped the old conservatory by adding a new roof, bi-fold doors and turning it into a separate lounge.The conservatory before. Picture: Jam PressNaturally, the couple had to hire professionals for the larger jobs – such as removing the wall, working on the conservatory and the electrics.She explained: “The majority of the work took place in the second lockdown so we had evenings and weekends where we could just crack on and get stuff finished.
Trying their best to keep costs down, the thrifty couple revamped their utility cupboard with some £10 marble-effect vinyl and leftover Frenchic paint.
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