By Lisa Tant
I moved from Toronto into a two bedroom 900 square foot condo in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood at the end of March 2020. Talk about bad timing!! The pandemic was breaking and I lost my job soon afterwards. My new home was drab and neglected, and my finances suddenly became really tight. I had planned a bigger renovation but, instead, embarked on a budget-friendly makeover, with the help of a handy friend, that was limited to online shopping and big box stores – the only two sources available at the time. Here are ten budget-conscious tips that made my small home shine: