Any other thoughts on buying for the home/garden? Comments from our panel members included:
“Bought a new build in 2019 and we’re gradually doing each room. Also that garden takes time to get it all done.”
“We moved house at the start of the first lockdown so we’ve been slowly getting bits done.”
“For the garden it will be just a few seasonal plants & some compost however for the house, I have to sort through & offload items before I can decorate one particular room.”
“My priority is to keep a roof over my head, try to feed my family with the high cost of groceries, and try my best to pay my bills. I do not have any money to spend on home/garden.”
“I took on a garden project last year and there was waiting times for materials /tradesmen so it took a lot longer than expected to get the garden sorted. This year I plan to enjoy the garden as it took so long to get it together!”
“We bought lots of things for the home and upgraded our garden the last 2 years during lockdown etc. so I’ll probably just invest in new plants and things to grow for the garden this year.”
“I try to buy seasonal items for both indoors and outdoors that will last a few years so I am not making purchases every year. In terms of the garden, I plant seasonal flowers etc. and they bloom at different times of the year.”
“I’m doing a lot more research these days before making any purchases for my home as prices vary so much. Items such as paint can be priced so differently depending on the shop. Giving the walls a fresh lick of paint is definitely on the agenda this year.”