Aldi's £1.99 buy will give your home an instant glow-up without splashing out £100s on paint – & it's half price of eBay
DRAB TO FAB Aldi's £1.99 buy will give your home an instant glow-up without splashing out £100s on paint – & it's half price of eBay
ALDI has launched a £1.99 buy that will instantly transform your home, and save you hundreds on new paint.
Over time, our homes get scratched and marked, leaving them looking a little shabby.
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Aldi has launched a budget buy to transform your home
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The pens come in a variety of colours
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With the cost of living crisis continuing to bite, giving homes a full re-decorate is an unaffordable luxury for many.
However, thanks to Aldi's Touch Up Markers, you can transform your home from drab to fab,with hardly any effort at all.
Landing in stores tomorrow, July 31, the bargain tools will be part of Aldi's biweekly Specialbuys, which land in stores every Thursday and Sunday.
From gardening gadgets to beauty dupes, the German discounter's middle aisle is always packed with bargains loved by Brits and the markers are likely to be another huge hit.
The budget pens are available in a variety of colours; pine, black/brown, white, grey grout and white grout.
They are perfect for covering up scratches and dents and for touching up stained walls.
Plus they're quick drying, so you don't have to worry about any smudges.
The 5g markers can be used on a variety of surfaces, including on furniture, cabinets, wood and molding.
Aldi said: "Give your home an instant glow up.
"These handy touch up markers are ideal for revitalising."
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The bargain markers are much cheaper at Aldi than many other retailers, such as eBay, where the pens are selling for around £4.
More Aldi bargains
For anyone keen on getting DIY projects done this summer Aldi has just launched a powerful multi-tool that's £60 cheaper than a similar version by Bosch.
The budget-friendly gadget is being hailed as a must-have for tackling all sorts of jobs around the house.
The £25 Compact Cordless 12V Multifunction Tool is packed with features that make DIY a breeze.
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
From sawing and sanding to scraping – this cordless multi-tool promises to power through DIY tasks in minutes.
Just grab it out of the box and get cracking.
And beauty fans will be delighted to hear that Aldi is bringing back its sell-out mascara that fans have hailed as 'the best I've ever used', and it's a steal at just £5.99.
Shoppers have been practically begging the budget supermarket to restock the Lacura Girl Gone Bad mascara and their prayers have finally been answered.
The bargain beauty buy is hitting shelves again this Thursday, 31st July, as part of Aldi's cult-favourite SpecialBuys range
.Known for its intense volume, smudge-proof formula, and dramatic curl, the mascara has developed a bit of a cult following, especially among those who love a beauty bargain.
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