I love my council house transformation but people are divided – they say I’ve ruined the brickwork with my B&M upgrades
A WOMAN has revealed that she has given her council house a mega makeover, all whilst on a budget.
So if you’re looking to turn the outside of your home from drab to fab, you’ll need to check this out.
DIY enthusiast Leanne Griffin revealed that thanks to cheap buys from B&M and The Range, she has given her home a fresh new look, leaving many open-mouthed.
Thrilled with her home’s transformation, Leanne took to social media to share a before and after look at the council property.
Posting on DIY On A Budget Official, a private Facebook group with 2.2 million members, the savvy mum shared a snap of her red-bricked home prior to the transformation.
We then saw a picture of the property after Leanne’s DIY overhaul – with the red bricks nowhere to be seen.
Instead, the DIY fan has given her home a trendy new appearance, as she painted the bottom half of her house a gorgeous grey and the top a cool cream.
She also transformed her once brown door into a pretty pink and finished it off with a stunning floral wreath.
Thrilled with her DIY project, Leanne wrote: “This was my council house on Google Earth before I moved in.
“This is it now, painted with permission from the council.
“I feel like it looks much better.”
Leanne later confirmed that she nabbed grey paint from The Range and pink paint from B&M, adding style to her pad without breaking the bank.
Not only did Leanne paint her home, but she also decorated the space with faux plants and elf and gonk statues too.
Leanne’s post has clearly left many open-mouthed as it has quickly amassed 1,800 likes.
Prefer the original red brick
Facebook user
Many Facebook users flocked to the comments to share their thoughts on Leanne’s home overhaul, but people were divided.
Whilst some thought it was ‘beautiful’, others thought she had ruined the brickwork.
How can I get a council house?
To apply for a council home, you need to fill out and hand in an application to your local authority.
To find your local authority, simply use the Government’s council locator tool on its website.
Once you have access to your local council’s website, it should offer you guidelines on how to complete your application.
After applying, you’ll most likely have to join a waiting list.
Bear in mind, even if you are put on a waiting list, this doesn’t guarantee you a council house offer.
Your council should also offer you advice on how to stay in your current home and solve any issues you might have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage.
You are eligible to apply for council housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK providing have not lived abroad recently.
Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to go on the housing register in its area, but it is based on “points” or a “banding” system.
For example, you’re likely to be offered housing first if you:
- are homeless
- live in cramped conditions
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home
- are seeking to escape domestic violence
Once you are high enough on a council’s waiting list, it will contact you when a property is available.
Some councils let people apply at the age of 18, while others let you apply even sooner at 16-year-olds.
EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible.
A council house is reached through a points system, so depending on your housing needs, you may be considered low priority.
The council will contact you about any available property once you are high enough on the waiting list.
There is no limit on how long you can expect to be on the waiting list.
One person said: “Prefer the original red brick.”
Another added: “Well done! I find grey very cold though.”
Wow, well done. Looks much better now
Facebook user
A third commented: “Bricks need to breathe, even council ones.”
Despite this, at the same time, someone else penned: “Wow, you’ve done amazingly well, looks fabulous.”
A second chimed in: “It looks beautiful.”
Whilst one Facebook user shared: “Wow, well done. Looks much better now.”
How to do your council house up on the cheap
- Take inspiration from pricier shops and head to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decorations.
- Head to YouTube for easy to follow tutorials on how to decorate rather than paying for professionals.
- For a quick glow-up for your floors or anywhere with tiles, opt for stick-on vinyl to save on costs.
- A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel brand-new.
- Switch out kitchen cupboard knobs for modern ones instead of buying brand-new cupboards