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26.09.2020 / 14:11

Turning your DIY projects and COVID-19 downtime into cash

COVID-19 pandemic has brought out creativity in many people as a result of being quarantined at home.Global News reported back in March that baking-related search items were popular on Google and grocery stores experienced an increase in flour and sugar purchases. This led flour manufacturers to work overtime in order to keep up with the high demand and keep shelves full.Whether it’s baking, knitting or sewing, some folks have used pandemic time at home to their own advantage to share their crafts — but at a price.

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Dad hopes his ‘candy chute’ design will save Halloween during COVID-19

Halloween — and it just might be enough to put people at ease amid the coronavirus pandemic.Special-effects whiz Andrew Beattie used a long cardboard tube and the guardrail on his front steps to create a “candy delivery chute,” which he hopes will cut down on the risks of spreading COVID-19 for those who go trick-or-treating next month. ‘Karen’ Halloween mask triggers a flurry of orders — and complaints The chute is made from a one-metre (four-foot) cardboard tube that measures 15 centimetres (six inches) wide.

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Crafty DIY-fan creates garden bench and shelves from bed frame for free

During the coronavirus lockdown, many Brits are being more savvy with their money.

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Mum gives run-down garden a DIY update using paint and faux flowers

With the summer sun out in force and the heat rising, we’re spending lots of time in our gardens.

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Couple spends 20 years renovating dream home but fear it could end up being worthless

A couple who spent two decades renovating their dream home now fear the property could end up being worthless after nasty surprise.

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Mum-of-seven uses 'clever' DIY hack to wallpaper daughter's room for £2.97

Looking for a cheap way to give bedrooms a revamp while you’re at home?

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New mum quoted £500 transforms her stairs using stylish DIY for just £98

A new mum has impressed DIY fanatics with her clever staircase renovation.

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B&Q, Homebase, Wickes – DIY stores bank holiday opening times

The late May bank holiday is finally here, and Brits can enjoy some much-needed rest before starting the new week.

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Husband quoted £1k for wedding dress frame for wife makes one himself for £100

Many Brits have been dabbling in DIY during lockdown.

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Normality returns slowly as DIY stores and garden centres set to open

When is a hardware store not a hardware store? When is a garden centre not a garden centre?

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Gran's DIY hack makes radiators look stylish – and it doesn't cost a penny to do

Radiators can look like a bit of an eyesore in your living areas.

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Stylish 15-year-old gives bedroom a DIY marble makeover for less than £200

All across the country, bored Brits in coronavirus lockdown have been arming themselves with glue guns, Fablon and paint to give their homes a DIY makeover.

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Dad builds staffie a dog house during lockdown – and it cost him nothing

It’s not just us humans who need a little pampering to get through the coronavirus lockdown – our pooches are feeling the effects too.

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Mum gives back garden a DIY lockdown makeover using B&M and Wilko bargains

Is anyone else fine with lockdown… until the sun comes out?

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DIY fan revamps garden with B&M and Wilko buys – and installs bar and hot tub

A DIY -fan has given her garden a beachy makeover using her holiday fund, after her trip to the Canary Islands was stalled by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dalgona coffee: How to make dreamy whipped caffeine drink with just four ingredients

Dalgona coffee has made a name for itself as the coronavirus quarantine drink-of-choice.

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Mum uses DIY skills and affordable Poundland buys to re-vamp stairs for £10

If you’re looking for a DIY project to sink your teeth into during lockdown then this mum may have the perfect idea for you.

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Coronavirus: Volunteers across Montreal are in mask-making overdrive

Volunteers from all over the island of Montreal have been working overtime to respond to the suggestion of health officials that people should wear a mask when out in public.

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16 Best At-Home Hair Color & Hair Dye Boxes in 2020

If social media is right, we’re all starting to wonder what the best at-home hair color is. Call it self-care or feeling stir crazy, but with for the time being because of the coronavirus pandemic, learning is suddenly sounding better by the minute.Luckily it’s easier than ever, as both hair-dye brands have stepped up their game, and there are tons of options for tinting, dyeing, and refreshing your hair color in the comfort of your own bathroom.

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DIY dad creates Toy Story bedroom for son, 2, during coronavirus quarantine

Given the current situation in the UK with the coronavirus outbreak, people have been forced to kill time in such different ways.

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How to Remove Dip Nails at Home in 5 Easy Steps

Once a luxury, are becoming more of a the deeper we get into self-isolating. Between cracking and grow-out, you're probably wondering how to remove dip nails at home, now that .First, it helps to know .

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How to make DIY gym equipment out of household items amid shortage

With a large portion of the UK either working from home or self-isolating, it’s important to stay active to keep your physical and mental health in check.

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Mum gives garden rainbow makeover for Easter using old Christmas decorations

Some have put their Easter festivities on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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DIY fan transforms bedroom using eBay bargains and upcycled furniture

A savvy shopper transformed a bland room into a space that wouldn’t look out of place in a luxury hotel.

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How to Remove Gel Nail Polish At-Home

You're definitely not alone if you've been wondering how to remove gel nail polish at home. Since over social distancing concerns, my social media has been flooded with people sharing their grown-out manicures, lamenting the fact that it could be a month or two until they can get back in the salon.

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Mum transforms kitchen for just £88 using DIY bargain buys

If you’re thinking of giving your kitchen a much-needed makeover, but worry about the cost, try this savvy mum’s method.

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DIY disaster as giant penis on woman's wall gets worse when painted over

An eager DIY fan fears she has ruined her wall by drawing a penis on it as a joke.

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