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The main reason for doing your own decorating compared to hiring a professional is to save yourself some money. But in a lot of case people end up spending more due to being disorganised when taking on their decorating projects. This article may be stating the obvious but we are sure you would have forgotten some of the points made below. Sourcing Materials The main costs in decorating project usually go to sourcing the materials. A few ways to keep your expenses low is to source materials early so that you have plenty of time to decide on colours and tools needed and then take advantage of sales and clearance items when browsing your local hardware shops. Another great way to save money is by sourcing your materials online. You should be able to pick up a bargain from discount sellers or from people selling unused tools on ebay. If you are planning a big job you should be able to negotiate a discount so don’t be shy and ask for a discount if you think you are purchasing a large amount of materials. Planning the Job Often people make the mistake of not planning their decorating project and for this reason they end up wasting a lot of money on over buying materials, last minute purchases from more expensive suppliers, burning extra fuel when making extra trips to the hardware store. All this can be avoided if you take the time to plan out you project from beginning to end in a notebook or a piece of paper no matter how small the project. You also have the advantage to see where you will be purchasing bulk items and therefore give yourself the opportunity to get discounts as already mentioned above. Prioritise Another benefit that will come from planing your decorating project will be the prioritisation of work that you want to get done. You may want a specific type of wallpaper you saw in a glossy magazine, but if the cost of that wallpaper means you go over budget when buying paint for the rest of the house then you have a problem. Prioritising tasks will allow you to see what is realistic and what is not, allow you to plan your time accordingly and get the job completed in the quickest time possible. As already mentioned these tips may seem obvious but you would be surprised by how many people fail to implement any of the recommendations above. If you are in the process of decorating your kitchen too then be sure to check out this article on how to design your own french country kitchen. However, if after reading all this you have come to the realisation that you would rather get somebody in to do it for you then be sure to check our these guys who are specialists in painting and decorating manchester.
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