We’re very fortunate to have recently completed an extension to our house, mainly financed through a re-mortgage with a bit of family help. We mostly stuck to budget with just a few small extras added in along the way, but did have a floor issue at the end which was an extra £3k. All that’s left to do is the final floor finishes i.e. vinyl and carpet. We’re about £1k short so trying to completely cut back on our spending so we can save this over the next month or two and finally finish things off. I’m putting essential spending on my credit card and reducing my payments temporarily. I’ve got a long list of furniture/furnishings we still need that I can’t even consider buying at the moment, and my car needs to go to the garage, our cat has been referred to a specialist for a neurological issue, and our tv is on its last legs, and so many other things. Any tips on getting through the next few months? It feels like we’ve taken one step forward with a brilliant extension but a massive step back in other ways - are we going to be feeling the pinch for years to come? Have we made a huge mistake? Can anyone relate?!