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Ideal Home
Leah Hodson

The reality of a builder’s finish – and why prep work is essential to save both time and money

Room mid renovation with plastered walls and paint-splattered bench.

Home decorator and content creator Leah Hodson is one of Ideal Home's new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on overhauling a home with clever DIY and decorating tricks. See the rest of her articles here.

Renovations are costly, but there are ways to save, such as opting for a builder’s finish and doing the decorating yourself. Our small 2.5m x 2m extension build ended up being a full downstairs renovation. After 12 long weeks of building work, I’m so excited to announce that we are finally at the decorating stage!

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