Home transformations

Home transformations

Latest stories on home makeovers and simple DIY projects giving old rooms and furniture new life on a budget.

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RURAL RETREAT

I live on a train in the middle of a forest but folk have the same complaint

Real Life
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BUDGET BLISS

I bought my two-bedroom home outright for £26k – it even has a swimming pool

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WARM UP

Stop turning up your thermostat! Try this £6.50 Stacey Solomon window hack instead

Tips
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GLASS ACT

I tested 3 condensation tricks – a 62p buy is key to getting rid of wet windows

Real Life
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HOT TOPIC

The exact temperature my heating is on 24/7 to keep my home toasty & lower bills

Real Life
How to add £5k to your home’s value with your front door – and the hated choice that instantly wipes £3k off

FRONT UP

How to add £5k to your house value with front door & naff choice wiping £3k off

Celebrity
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SUN SAVERS

Three ways to save cash on condiments by taking your existing sauces up a level

Tips
The Range store at Bridgwater, UK.

TREEMENDOUS

Our lounge felt empty without Xmas tree, we found a chic solution at The Range

Real Life
I’m a property expert – the 11 trends that will help sell your home fast in 2026

HOME TRUTHS

I’m a property expert – the 11 trends that will sell your home fast in 2026

Real Life
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HOUSE ABOUT IT

TEN items you need to declutter in your home now to start fresh in 2026

Fabulous
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SUN SAVERS

Four simple steps to help stop unnecessary spending for January

Tips
Forget Marie Kondo – the 4-step declutter core method you need to follow to tidy every room in your house in 3 seconds

CHAOS INTO CALM

The 4-step declutter core method to tidy every room in just three seconds

Sun Club Comments
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PANE FREE

My windows are always dripping wet but a 60p Aldi buy works wonders

Fabulous
What will happen to house prices and mortgage rates in 2026 – and why it’s good news for first-time buyers

MOVING UP

What will happen to house prices and mortgage rates in 2026

Money
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PANE GENIUS

I stopped window condensation & made my house warmer with £4 Amazon buy

Real Life
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HOUSE ABOUT IT

The 10 ‘tacky’ design mistakes that stop your home from selling

Real Life
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UNIQUE HOME

We raised eyebrows for living in shipping container – our bills cost just £220

Fabulous
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SNOW WAY

I came home for Christmas to find my mum has become a Temu victim

Real Life