Cash In The Spare Room
CASH IN THE SPARE ROOM is a renovation series where designer Sarah Moore and small spaces expert Max McMurdo aim to help people turn their unused and forgotten spaces at home into lucrative holiday rental spaces. From garages to spare rooms, lofts to annexes, caravans to outbuildings, this series follows the highs and lows of people trying to turn their unused spaces at home into money spinners, often on small budgets and with little experience. Armed with innovative design ideas, clever storage solutions, and ingenious ways to make the most of any space, Sarah and Max help transform homes and show that you don’t need a fortune to make a profit.
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Duration: 13 x 60' HD
Resolution: HD
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Lifestyle
Tags: Home
Original Language: TBC
Producer: Friel Kean Films
Original Broadcaster: Discovery
Year of Production: TBC
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