Dunelm is selling a cheap £12 gadget that can instantly elevate your garden while helping keep pests under control
SUMMER FUN Dunelm is selling a cheap £12 gadget that can instantly elevate your garden while helping keep pests under control
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CREATE a haven for wildlife in your garden - and bat off any unwanted pests while you're at it.
Green-fingered fans have been busy enhancing their gardens without ruffling any expensive feathers.
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Dunelm customers have been thrilled with the penny-pinching bird bath
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Dunelm's Fallen Fruits Traditional Cast Iron Bird Bath with 2 Birds comes in at a cost efficient £12.
The elegant-looking hydration station boasts two cast iron birds and comes with a bird bath or tray.
More purse-ruffling options can be found on Water Features Garden Fountain Specialist with prices starting from £139.99.
The delightful bird statue description reads: "Invite nature into your garden with this delightful Two Birds Bird Bath.
"Easy to assemble and suitable as either a bird bath or feeding tray, it offers a charming and functional accent for any outdoor space."
Birds using the bath can help reduce insect populations, including pesky mosquitoes.
Shoppers have also been rushing to buy more cost-savvy products at Dunelm.
Fans of al fresco eating have been singing the praises of a handy accessory that looks great - and is as cheap as chips.
Dunelm's Foil Charger Plate comes in two shades - charcoal and gold - and has been reduced to 31p from £1.25.
Customers have described the plates as 'great quality' and a 'fantastic price'.
Dunelm shoppers are scrambling to their local store and their 'massive sale' kicks off with posh glasses for 89p and £8 gadgets to keep the Spring chill out
The hand wash only items are a staple for any outdoor brunch or dinner occasion and measure 33cm (13").
The superstore explained about the product: "Ideal to place under your dining plates, this round foil charger plate is perfect for occasional dining to decorate your dining table setting and is available in a range of colours."
It's not the first time in recent months shoppers have rushed to buy a product at Dunelm.
One managed to pick up a Bromley Lamp Table for £6.90 marked down from £69.
Another bagged a stylish bar stool marked down to £19.90 from £200.
How to bag a bargain
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Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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