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  • jade1708
    jade1708 Posts: 60 Forumite
    Advertised on my local facebook freebie page and managed to get a cot bed mattress. Started hammering bits together and recovering the mattress with an old curtain. It's looking good so far, i'll post a pic when it's done!

    So far we've spent £1
    Pallets - were lying out back door
    Screws - £1 from local shop
    Cotbed mattress - free from kind person
    Wood paint - neighbour found some in the hut
    Curtains - were lying in a bag in the cupboard
    Cushions - bought a 4 pack with a £10 voucher we had for studio

    Picture coming soon!
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