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18 great ideas for redecorating your home without spending a penny

Are you someone who believes that doing up your house, or more specifically, redecorating it, is only for people who have the money to change their homes like they change their shirts? That doing up your two bed semi is a task that would take months? But revamping your home doesn’t have to be as complicated as all that! The proof is in these 18 great DIY ideas, which will hardly cost you a penny.

1/ Turn an old wastepaper basket into a night stand

If you have embraced the Zero Waste lifestyle, you may find you have no more use for your old bins! Transform an old metal wastepaper basket into a stylish beside stand.

2/ Melt wax crayons to make candles

Do you want to add a splash of light and colour to your dark interiors? Melt a few Crayola crayons in the microwave and add a wick.

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3/ Stick spoons to your presses as handles

Original as you please!

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4/ Store your necklaces in a tea set

Fill your granny’s old cups for a chic and original jewelry organiser.

5/ Fix old frames together to make a terrarium

Keep the mounts and the glass of your antique picture frames, which you can repaint white. Glue them together in the shape of a house. Your green plants will thank you for it!

6/ Don’t throw out old lollipop sticks, use them to jazz up a wall

This 3D geometric style pattern should be easy to imitate!

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