Budget
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Splurge vs. Save: As a superfan, here's what I'm picking up in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Nordy girl is my personal brand
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9 budget bedroom makeover ideas that instantly look expensive
Doing the most with what you have
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8 budget kitchen ideas to beautify your cozy cooking space for less
Update your cooking and chatting space for peanuts with some quick and easy styling tips
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Decorating on a budget: 11 thrifty tips the Real Homes team swear by
There are so many cool ideas for decorating on a budget and these frugal tips will prove how you can style your home just how you want it, without going bankrupt
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27 ways to reduce energy bills if insulation is out of the question
Want to reduce energy bills? Follow these tried and tested ways to reduce energy costs at home, fast
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26 house extensions – best house extension ideas for every budget
House extensions offer a cost-efficient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to moving house – be inspired by our roundup of ideas to get your project off the ground
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Cheap sofa beds: 9 budget-friendly buys for happy guests
Hunting for a cheap sofa bed? We've got you covered, here’s our pick of the best
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Extending for under £50,000: 13 top tips for budgeting your home extension
Looking at extending for under £50,000? Making your house bigger needn’t cost the earth. Follow our tips on how to add a £50K extension, and take inspiration from these cost-effective projects
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How to add value to your home – in 20 ways
If you're thinking about how to add value to your home, and perhaps add more space too, then we have solutions, advice and ideas for both. They're all cheaper than moving – so, check out our guide...
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Budget garden ideas: 30 clever ways to improve a big or small plot for less
These budget garden ideas prove how you don't need much money to tap into nature and beautify your outdoor space. No matter how big or small your growing spot may be.
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10 quick ways to make money from home: fast and easy ideas to boost your income
Want to make money fast without leaving the comfort of your armchair? These tips really are quick ways to make money from home – and they're pretty easy, too
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15 single storey rear extension ideas under £100,000
Looking for single storey rear extension ideas under £100,000? Find inspiration for your own home transformation with these beautiful spaces
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The best cheap sofas: 5 budget buys for under £500
Browse our pick of the best cheap sofas, from two seaters to corner sofas, for a budget-savvy set-up
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Painting tiles: expert DIY advice on how to paint tiles easily
Discover how painting tiles can give your kitchen or bathroom space a clean new look – tile painting is easy, effective and affordable
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Home gym ideas on a budget – 13 affordable ways to get back into shape
These home gym ideas on a budget provide affordable inspiration that won't break the piggy bank
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The best ways to spend money on your bedroom – 5 items to invest in and 5 you can save on
Want to know where to spend and where to save in a bedroom? We can help you out.
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How to upcycle furniture for a vintage look
Want to create a vintage-style piece of furniture from a junk shop find? Instagrammer and upcycler Sarah Parmenter shows you how with découpage and gold leaf
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Painted floorboards: an easy guide to getting that rustic look
You can make a big impact by simply painting floorboards – for just the cost of a little preparation and a pot or two of paint
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5 ways to add colour to 5 spaces – room ideas that are speedy not spendy
Colour is mood-enhancing (it’s a fact), so as we slowly move towards autumn, why not embrace it? Below are five room ideas for five rooms and they’re cheap!