A CRAFTY mum took issues into her personal palms after discovering the eye-watering worth of a brand new hearth.
Ann Harkin was compelled to ask herself the burning query: “How can I warmth my trendy house on a funds?”
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The glam Glaswegian is well-known for her spectacular arts and crafts abilities and says it is her declare to flame.
And when she noticed an outdated unit in a second-hand store for beneath a tenner, the DIY queen had a scorching concept.
The 63-year-old instructed the Scottish Solar: “I used to be trying in B&Q for fireplaces and the worth ranges have been ridiculous and so costly.
“I went to a second-hand retailer and acquired a small unit. I tore it aside and created a stunning hearth with it.
“It simply wants a number of ending touches, I’ll add a number of glass knobs onto it.
“The undertaking value subsequent to nothing, a tenner on the most.
“I can flip my hand to something. I’ve at all times been houseproud and I like style.
“I’ve at all times been good with my palms and love DIY. I’ve all of the gear together with glue weapons and sanders.”
The distinctive hearth has sparked a string of constructive feedback from Ann’s family and friends, who’re urging her to begin a house craft enterprise.
The houseproud mum added: “I put my new hearth on Fb and everybody was gobsmacked at how good it was.
“They mentioned: ‘Bloody hell, that is stunning’.
“Everybody has been asking me to return spherical to their home and make them one in all their very own.
“My newest undertaking is an outdated chair wicker chair I obtained for a fiver. I am portray it violent.
“I do not actually use locations like B&M and Dwelling Bargains – If I discover one thing mendacity along side the highway I am going to simply seize it.
“I may begin a enterprise doing this, everybody’s instructed me so.
“So long as I’ve obtained a cup of espresso and a cake I am fairly completely happy.”
