Taking on a DIY project with no experience can be a daunting prospect – lack of confidence is the reason most don’t get off the starting block. But what if you did give it go? Where could it lead you? If fear is holding you back, read on – these industry experts and influencers all started from scratch, yet have achieved success in their renovation journeys (albeit with some bumps along the way). The one thing they all agree on? They don’t regret taking the DIY plunge.
1 'Seeing the difference we could make gave us motivation'
Rachel Verney
@the_shoestring_home) tackled tiling for her first attempt at DIY
‘Rather than waiting for my dream period home, I decided to do whatever made us happy in our current home, which started with a faux fireplace! Most of the small budget went on wood to build the stud wall for the recess. We sourced a bargain iron fireplace from eBay and a surround that
