During the coronavirus lockdown, many Brits are being more savvy with their money. Whether it’s because of furlough, having cut hours, or saving “just in case” we’re not splashing out right now.
So what do you do if you need a new piece of furniture for your home? You upcycle! Hellan Pearce, 56, used to be a payroll manager, but now she’s starting her own DIY business.
Recently, she picked up a free bed frame on Facebook Marketplace snd transformed it into a gorgeous garden bench. Hellan, from Wiltshire, told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk : "I saw the bed advertised on Facebook and thought it would be great to turn into a bench for the garden as we've had our current bench for years and it was rotting on the legs.