‘You don’t need a man’ people shout as single mum shares DIY council house glow-up
A SINGLE mum has revealed she is boosting her town hall with freebies from a homeless charity.
Minnie Harris has documented the glow of her council house through a series of videos posted to her TikTok channel.
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The 20-year-old has two children under the age of two and moved into her home two months ago.
She moved into the property a few weeks before her son was due to be born, so so far has only had the chance to start fitting out the kitchen.
Minnie, who lives in Norfolk, has painted the dull white walls a vibrant green and hung lots of B&M pictures and shelves on the walls.
“Normally this is the kind of thing I would ask for help with, but I wanted to teach myself how to do it myself,” she said.
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Minnie has also decorated her dining room with Primark bargains, including some faux hanging plants and cute pink flower bowls.
In the center of the dining room is a stylish white table and chairs, which Minnie says she received for free from a homeless charity.
Minnie’s video, which was posted under the username @minnieharrisuk, has likely impressed many people as it has racked up over 500,000 views on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users rushed to the comments section of the video to share their thoughts on the council house renovation.
One user said: “Yes, you don’t need to be a DIYer, you are a DIYer”.
Another user added: “You’ve been doing great so far, especially with two babies.”
A third person added: “You have created a beautiful home for you and your children.”
Tenants of the municipality are allowed to make changes and renovations to their home.
However, they must ensure that all work is in accordance with building regulations and planning permission.
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The ultimate guide for homeowners and renters:
Council houses are made available by local authorities to people in need.
They are often cheaper than renting private homes and can also provide greater security against eviction.
Council housing is allocated to potential tenants on a points-based system, with those in greater need receiving homes first.
If you are high enough on the waiting list, the municipality will contact you about an available home.
In Great Britain, there are currently more than a million people waiting for social housing.
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