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Greater Manchester DIYer saved £1000s updating his kitchen with B&Q and eBay bargains

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A 50-year-old DIY enthusiast has saved himself thousands of pounds by foregoing traders and renovating his dated kitchen all by himself.

Jonathan Barnes, from Rochdale, wanted to modernise his kitchen on a budget, and managed to transform the lot for less than £3,000.

The average price for a professional kitchen installation is £10,550, meaning that the savvy Mancunian saved himself over £7,500.

Jonathan, who works as a spray shop manager, told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk that he used bargains from B&Q and eBay to update his kitchen, taking advantage of reduced prices and discounts. READ MORE: Acne-sufferers ‘can’t go without’ skincare kit that clears spots in a week He said: “Having recently finished renovating my lounge to an industrial theme and my master bedroom taking on a minimalist style, I decided once again to buck the trend and go for something less traditional with my new kitchen; opting for an ultra-modern design. “I knew was that I didn’t have the funds available to hire a professional, and I am aware that using any fitting service provided by the retailer would add £1000s on top of the initial kitchen price.

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