article_snippet: Mr Verlander was quoted £7,000 by a local firm to build the tea house –
article_snippet: so set about doing it himself for under £1,000.
article_snippet: Mr Verlander Mr Verlander relied on recycled kitchen doors and shower screens too to cut costs.
article_snippet: I collect Japanese ornaments for the tea house very cheaply from charity shops. '
article_snippet: I got some sake jars for only 30 pence each.