I saved thousands making a DIY fence using FREE pallets – it keeps the dogs off the grass & people say it ‘looks mint'

The Sun

13-05-2025

A SAVVY mum has saved herself thousands of pounds by making her very own DIY fence.
Using wooden pallets that Loren got for free, she was able to create a gorgeous fence - and many think it 'looks mint'.
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The mother explained that she also used B&Q buys to create the new fence, which will keep her dogs off of her grass.
The savvy woman, who is on a mission to get her garden looking summer-ready, took to social media to document the process of building her pallet fence, leaving many totally stunned.
Showing off the step-by-step of her 'little garden project ', Loren shared: 'I've been saying for years I want to stop the dogs ruining the grass. So I decided to build my own fence out of pallets.'
The content creator revealed that her neighbour got her the pallets from his work for free.
She began by digging and levelling out the garden and followed this by cutting the pallets to size.
Loren then put the pallets in place and cemented them down to ensure they were secure.
Following this, she used purse-friendly wood that she nabbed from B&Q to place on top of the fence, 'to give it a nice edge' and she even created a functional gate too.
Following this, Loren gave the fence a glow up with the Cuprinol Garden Shade paint in the shade Urban Slate, which she already has on her other fences.
If you're a fan of the colour of this paint, you can pick it up from B&Q, Toolstation, Screwfix and Wickes, just to name a few.
Showing off her gorgeous new fence, which we think looks fabulous, Loren beamed: 'No more dogs on grass.'
I have a huge garden & couldn't afford the privacy fence quotes so built one myself with my dad's help - it's 420ft long
She later praised the money-saving fence and added: 'Absolutely loved doing this makeover, saved a good few [thousand pounds] doing it myself!'
Reflecting on the DIY process, Loren acknowledged: 'It's been a good project and it's kept me busy after losing one of my dogs.
'Still some bits to do on it but I'm so happy with the results.'
How high can a garden fence be?
Despite what many people think a garden fence can be as high as 100m but you need to get planning permission for any fence taller than 2m.
Any fence under 2m does not need planning permission.
However, there are some complications to this.
If you are thinking about front garden fences, restrictions state that fences alongside a driveway can be a maximum of 1m or 3ft.
You would need to get planning permission for putting a trellis on a fence of 2m.
But, if any plant that you grow on that trellis exceeds 2m, you do not need to obtain a permit for the growing plant.
DIY fans beam
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ lorenbodymatters, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 55,300 views.
Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,473 likes, 124 comments and 384 saves.
DIY fans were impressed with Loren's fence and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
Absolutely cracking job
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One person said: 'Looks mint.'
Another added: 'Great job. Looks fab.'
Garden features that add the most value to a house
A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property.
Sellhousefast.uk carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK.
And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed.
Shed - 82%
Patio or paving - 76%
Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72%
Outdoor lighting - 66%
Sturdy decking - 62%
Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58%
Modern garden furniture - 54%
Artificial lawn/grass - 40%
A third commented: 'Great use for the pallets and looks good.'
Not only this, but another DIY enthusiast chimed in: 'Absolutely cracking job.'
As well as this, someone else beamed: 'This is an amazing idea.'