Many of us spent last year’s lockdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic learning a new skill or completing DIY jobs around our homes to pass the time.
And one woman has showcased the impressive work she did to bring a splash of colour to her property – all while keeping her costs below £10.
Heidi Pettitt, 44, began hand-painting the walls of her home in Walsall, West Midlands, back in March 2020 and managed to keep her outgoings low by sticking to one game-changing hack.
Instead of buying large tins of paint to colour each wall, Heidi used leftovers and tester pots to create patterns on top of her existing white walls.
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The mum-of-three, who works for the housing association, began by painting a rainbow in her kitchen and her designs now include a jungle-themed conservatory and a bright pink bathroom.
She said: "The lockdown gave me the freedom to do stuff as I suddenly had lots of spare time on my hands.
"The pandemic made me realise life is too short, so I decided to do what makes me happy.
"From the carpets to the ceiling - everything in my home was magnolia which is my least favourite colour.
"I decided to use my imagination and add a splash of colour to my house.”
By using leftovers and testers, which are often free, Heidi spent less than £10 on the entire renovation.
She added: "It wasn't expensive as I had some leftover paint in the house already. Or I used testers that are either free or very cheap.
"And the colours I like are always in a bargain bucket as other people don't want them.
"Every room in my house has been painted for less than £10."
And after finishing the paint jobs, Heidi couldn’t be happier with the end result.
She said: "The colours instantly change my mood to happy. Having a bright home is very lifting.
"My favourite is my 70s inspired living room, and the music room which is bright and has a swan coming out of the fireplace.
"I call that the grown-up room as it's not quite so mad. It is a relaxing room with a bright yellow wall."
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