That's a big part of it actually, looking at transactions at my local DIY store over the last couple of weeks there are quite a few £30 here, £50 here which I didn't really think about at the time as I was in heavy DIY gung ho general mode. I'm redecorating the bathroom, which so far has involved repairing the ceiling, walls and skirting and a bit of tiling. It's looking properly awesome (albeit unfinished) but I shoulda been keeping an eye on the balance. Facestab.
I'm not sure how long I have to wait... there's a very slim chance that something MIIIIIGHT come in by the end of the week but I'd be extremely surprised, it'll probably be the week after. Actually, feasibly it could be longer than that but fingers crossed. I may just be able to grovel a loan from the g/f, which makes me feel like a lowly and pathetic twat. Can't wait for the bank to fine the shit out of me in a couple of weeks because of this, I know they need the money and it's always good to see them maintaining a healthy margin.