![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/we-bought-a-dated-1970s-bungalow-and-transformed-it-on-paternity-leave/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/bungalow.jpg&description=A NEW mum has revealed how she and her other half transformed a dated 1970s bungalow into an amazing family home. The woman, called Roisin, explained that the couple decided to do the renovation while on their parental leave. 6 A new mum has revealed how she and her other half created an amazing home on their parental leave Credit: tiktok/@geebungalow In a post , the DIY fan explained: "When we were pregnant with our first baby we bought this 60-year-old country cottage with plans to renovate it during our parental leave. "Everybody told us we were crazy." The mum-of-one continued: "Once we had adjusted to life as new parents, we packed up our two dogs and pretty much moved out to the country for a few months to work on the house." The throwback footage - often with a pram in the background - shows them sanding the floor, painting the walls and decorating the space. 6 They transformed a dated 1970s bungalow Credit: tiktok/@geebungalow 6 The woman explained that they started work soon after welcoming their first child Credit: tiktok/@geebungalow She added: "We got there in the end, and now that our baby is older and approaching one I look back on this footage and think there is absolutely no way we could do this with a toddler." Her post has received more than 68,000 'likes' and over 2,500 messages. One person wrote: "Well done, team. Looks beautiful!" Another commented: "My god this is gorgeous." 6 Roisin said there was no way they could have done the work with a toddler in tow Credit: tiktok/@geebungalow 6 TikTok users loved the finished result Credit: tiktok/@geebungalow A third shared: "This is the most beautiful reno I've seen on here! Looks fresh and new but still absolutely of it's time. You've NAILED it!" And a fourth added: "Wow, looks unbelievable. Love it. Well done." Many fellow social media users also particularly praised the original flooring, which the couple had brought back to life. 6 The couple were praised by social media users for the results Cred){kind=link}
A NEW mum has revealed how she and her other half transformed a dated 1970s bungalow into an amazing family home.
The woman, called Roisin, explained that the couple decided to do the renovation while on their parental leave.
In a post, the DIY fan explained: “When we were pregnant with our first baby we bought this 60-year-old country cottage with plans to renovate it during our parental leave.
“Everybody told us we were crazy.”
The mum-of-one continued: “Once we had adjusted to life as new parents, we packed up our two dogs and pretty much moved out to the country for a few months to work on the house.”