WHEN TO REVAMP AND WHEN TO RESTORE HOW TO REVIVE YOUR DECOR

We help you to decide whether to try your hand at reviving a tired item, or hand it over to the pros

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Whether you've picked up a bargain in a secondhand shop or inherited a piece of antique furniture, it can be tricky to decide whether you should restore it yourself, or entrust it to the professionals. It's all very well getting gung-ho with the chalk paint, but you could seriously devalue a piece if you don't know what you're doing. On the flip side, a little creativity and TLC could actually turn trash into treasure and increase its value - just look at the items that upcycling expert Sarah Moore transforms on the popular TV show, Money for Nothing. Tackling a restoration can be an enjoyable process, where you can learn valuable new skills, but some projects call for specialist equipment and experience to return them to their original beauty. So, read on to find out when and how you can revive cherished items, and when to call in the experts.

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