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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
My red door was scratched to bits so I transformed it for £30 – it's bright & people say it's ‘so much better'
Plus, ten easy DIY hacks to spruce up your home for less than £1 HOUSE ABOUT THIS? My red door was scratched to bits so I transformed it for £30 – it's bright & people say it's 'so much better' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUM has left people open-mouthed after sharing her epic door glow-up. If you're looking to give your home a makeover on the cheap, sprucing up the door is an easy - and affordable - way to do so. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Though posted just 14 hours ago, the fabulous transformation has already taken the internet by storm Credit: diy on a budget/facebook 2 While pink doors seem to be all the rage recently, the mum dared ''to be different'' - and went for a stunning lilac hue Credit: diy on a budget/facebook This is exactly what one thrifty mum, Andrea Ange Johnstone, decided to do after her son ''developed a vendetta'' against the front door of the property. The dark red door had seen better days, with scratches and marks all over the surface. But rather than forking out for a brand new door or revamping it with red paint, the mum opted to change the colour entirely - and social media users are stunned by the transformation. While pink doors seem to be all the rage recently, the mum dared ''to be different'' - and went for a stunning lilac hue. read more on homes WASH THIS How to use a 69p hack to kill green flies without nasty chemicals Sharing the jaw-dropping results on the DIY On A Budget Official page, Andrea told social media users she used uPVC Paint in Violet Macaroon. Thrifty homeowners and DIY lovers can find a 750ml tin of this vibrant and summery paint for a mere £30 on Amazon. Meanwhile, a larger 1l pot will set you can just £40 - which is a cheaper alternative to buying a new door. Other options from the online marketplace include a light grey shade called Babushka, a pastel blue tint called Be My Mermaid, as well as light mauve hue called Lilac Wine. Andrea told Facebook users: ''I sanded it but not heavily more so on the bad scratches and lightly over the rest.'' To complete the epic makeover, the thrifty mum also added a ''The Witch is In'' sign she had left over from Halloween, a fake lemon wreath for an extra pop of colour and faux foliage at the top of the frame. I transformed my council house hallway for under £60 - the old laminate has vanished but critics say it 'looks cheap' Uploading Before and After snaps on the platform, Andrea urged others to think outside the box. ''I really love it, dare to be different.'' 'Absolutely gorgeous' Though posted just 14 hours ago, the fabulous transformation has already taken the internet by storm. Close to a whopping 450 people gave the post a like, as almost 100 flooded to comments to share their thoughts and praise Andrea. 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. ''I painted mine lilac recently too i'm in love with it,'' commented another DIY fan. ''It's beautiful you've done a great job,'' someone else chimed in. Another agreed, writing: ''That looks so much nicer than the red!'' ''It's beautiful I love the colour and just what I like to see someone who is not afraid to do what they like to their own taste without worrying about other people's opinions,'' a fellow member of the page penned.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
My red door was scratched to bits so I transformed it for £30 – it's bright & people say it's ‘so much better'
A MUM has left people open-mouthed after sharing her epic door glow-up. If you're looking to give your home a makeover on the cheap, sprucing up the door is an easy - and affordable - way to do so. 2 Though posted just 14 hours ago, the fabulous transformation has already taken the internet by storm Credit: diy on a budget/facebook 2 While pink doors seem to be all the rage recently, the mum dared ''to be different'' - and went for a stunning lilac hue Credit: diy on a budget/facebook This is exactly what one thrifty mum, Andrea Ange Johnstone, decided to do after her son ''developed a vendetta'' against the front door of the property. The dark red door had seen better days, with scratches and marks all over the surface. But rather than forking out for a brand new door or revamping it with red paint, the mum opted to change the colour entirely - and social media users are stunned by the While read more on homes Sharing the jaw-dropping results on the Thrifty Meanwhile, a larger 1l pot will set you can just £40 - which is a cheaper alternative to buying a new door. Other options from the online marketplace include a light grey shade called Babushka, a pastel blue tint called Be My Mermaid, as well as light mauve hue called Lilac Wine. Most read in Fabulous Andrea told Facebook users: ''I sanded it but not heavily more so on the bad scratches and lightly over the rest.'' To complete the epic makeover, the thrifty mum also added a ''The Witch is In'' sign she had left over from Halloween, a fake lemon wreath for an extra pop of colour and faux foliage at the top of the frame. I transformed my council house hallway for under £60 - the old laminate has vanished but critics say it 'looks cheap' Uploading Before and After snaps on the platform, Andrea urged others to think outside the box. ''I really love it, dare to be different.'' 'Absolutely gorgeous' Though posted just 14 hours ago, the fabulous transformation has already taken the internet by storm. Close to a whopping 450 people gave the post a like, as almost 100 flooded to comments to share their thoughts and praise Andrea. 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. ''I painted mine lilac recently too i'm in love with it,'' commented another DIY fan. ''It's beautiful you've done a great job,'' someone else chimed in. Another agreed, writing: ''That looks so much nicer than the red!'' ''It's beautiful I love the colour and just what I like to see someone who is not afraid to do what they like to their own taste without worrying about other people's opinions,'' a fellow member of the page penned.
Irish Times
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Times
The Journey to the Go-Cart
His name is Babushka. He is on the rise to be the best Formula 1 driver. He is a very fast driver. He won his first race. He wants to be the richest in the world. He is training to race with his best friend. He gets into the finals and he is in a tournament. By this time he's got sponsored by Louis Vuitton. After starting the final, he's in third place and he gets up to second and he's racing the person in first place. They are very near to each other. READ MORE It's Sam who is sponsored by Gucci. They are about to finish. Then Babushka gets in first place. He was trying hard. A fire breaks out but luckily he gets out with a few injuries and he still wins the race. He comes home and goes to sleep. And someone steals his trophy! Babushka already knew it was Sam because Sam was really angry. Just to be sure that it was Sam he went to the police ...
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The forgotten quiz and game shows that deserved more than one series on air – and were fronted by TV's biggest stars
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) QUIZ and game shows have a cult following - and us Brits can't get enough of settling down with a warm or cold drink to enjoy them. They are very much a staple of the TV schedule - and are often big ratings drivers for channels. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up On ITV, The Chase, Tipping Point, The 1% Club and the rebooted Deal or No Deal are firm fan-favourites. Over on the Beeb, Mastermind, Only Connect, Pointless and University Challenge keep viewers' brains occupied. But while these huge titles bask in their glory - and their prime time slots in the schedule, shows that hoped to be just like them didn't make the cut. Keep reading as we list shows in the last decade that failed to attract a cult following, yet deserved more than one series. Babushka 6 Rylan was forced to leave social media after receiving backlash from fans who thought his show Babushka had replaced The Chase Credit: ITV This thriller new game show was hosted by Rylan Clark and landed on ITV in 2017. The show worked similarly to Deal or No Deal - which sees people open up boxes to reveal cash prizes. It saw contestants putting their knowledge to the test as they search through 10 giant 'babushka' dolls in a bid to win a huge cash prize of up to £44,000. If a doll is empty, hopefuls lost all of their accumulated money – but a smaller doll inside meant they can continue to win more dosh. Rylan, 36, was forced to temporarily leave social media over abuse he faced after Babushka launched, replacing The Chase which took a break from screens. Sadly just 20 episodes of the show aired, with ITV confirming it had been axed after one series. Trailer for Rylan Clark-Neal's gameshow 'Babushka' Cannonball 6 Maya Jama and Freddie Flintoff both starred together on ITV's Cannonball Credit: ITV Staying in 2017, it was the same year ITV launched Cannonball - an exciting new game show presented by Freddie Flintoff. The Sun had first revealed the show's format and Freddie as host. Frankie Bridge, Radzi Chinyanganya, Ryan Hand and Maya Jama also starred on-screen as poolside reporters. Cannonball was described as a barmier version of Total Wipeout and aired on ITV1 but only managed to run for 10 episodes before being quietly shelved. The Button 6 Alex Horne was the voice of the BBC's short-lived game show The Button Credit: Rex In 2018 the BBC launched The Button - a brand new game show that was narrated by Taskmaster's Alex Horne. It saw families take part in challenges at random intervals throughout the day for cash prizes. Each clan would interact with 'the button' that set each challenge. At the end of every episode the family with the biggest amount of money would win and choose to walk away with their pot or risk it and return for the next episode in the hope of winning more money. Unfortunately just eight episodes of The Button aired, and it never returned for a second series. Go For It 6 Stephen Mulhern hosted Go For It, which lasted for just eight episodes Credit: Dan Charity - The Sun Deal or No Deal's Stephen Mulhern was at the helm of Go For It, another game show by ITV. It made its debut on ITV1 in 2016 as challengers put their unusual skills and implausible party tricks to the test for a cash prize. If the hopefuls successfully completed their challenge, they'd win £1,000. The show was based on the hit US game show Challenge Me, which has also enjoyed success in The Netherlands and Ukraine. However, it failed to have similar luck here and was taken off air after one series. Memory Bank 6 Jonathan Gould & Rachel Pierman pictured on set of Channel 5's Memory Bank Credit: Channel 5 Memory Bank aired on Channel 5 in 2004 and was presented by Jonathan Gould and Rachel Pierman. The show's format featured several rounds of memory-orientated games, with the final round consisting of the remaining hopeful remembering all 20 words - as each word remembered was worth a cash prize. Each episode featured three new contestants, vying to win the jackpot prize. Despite Memory Bank's entertaining format, it was shelved after one series by execs. The Celebrity Bank Job 6 George Lamb hosted The Bank Job for Channel 4 after moving on from Big Brother Fresh from signing off from Big Brother's Little Brother on Channel 4, George Lamb remained with the broadcaster to host their new game show. It launched in 2012 and saw contestants answer questions which resulted in them opening boxes to reveal cash prizes. While two regular series of the show aired, its celebrity version was short-lived and consisted of just two dedicated episodes at the end of the second run.
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The forgotten quiz and game shows that deserved more than one series on air – and were fronted by TV's biggest stars
QUIZ and game shows have a cult following - and us Brits can't get enough of settling down with a warm or cold drink to enjoy them. They are very much a staple of the TV schedule - and are often big ratings drivers for channels. Advertisement On ITV, The Chase, Tipping Point, The 1% Club and the rebooted Deal or No Deal are firm fan-favourites. Over on the Beeb, Mastermind, Only Connect, Pointless and University Challenge keep viewers' brains occupied. But while these huge titles bask in their glory - and their prime time slots in the schedule, shows that hoped to be just like them didn't make the cut. Keep reading as we list shows in the last decade that failed to attract a cult following, yet deserved more than one series. Advertisement more on quiz and game shows Babushka 6 Rylan was forced to leave social media after receiving backlash from fans who thought his show Babushka had replaced The Chase Credit: ITV This thriller new game show was hosted by Rylan Clark and landed on ITV in 2017. The show worked similarly to Deal or No Deal - which sees people open up boxes to reveal cash prizes. Advertisement It saw contestants putting their knowledge to the test as they search through 10 giant 'babushka' dolls in a bid to win a huge cash prize of up to £44,000. Most read in News TV If a doll is empty, hopefuls lost all of their accumulated money – but a smaller doll inside meant they can continue to win more dosh. Rylan, 36, was forced to temporarily leave social media over abuse he faced after Sadly just 20 episodes of the show aired, with ITV confirming it had been axed after one series. Advertisement Trailer for Rylan Clark-Neal's gameshow 'Babushka' Cannonball 6 Maya Jama and Freddie Flintoff both starred together on ITV's Cannonball Credit: ITV Staying in 2017, it was the same year ITV launched Cannonball - an exciting new game show presented by The Sun had first revealed the show's format and Freddie as host. Advertisement Frankie Bridge , Radzi Chinyanganya , Ryan Hand and Cannonball was described as a barmier version of Total Wipeout and aired on ITV1 but only managed to run for 10 episodes before being quietly shelved. The Button 6 Alex Horne was the voice of the BBC's short-lived game show The Button Credit: Rex Advertisement In 2018 the BBC launched The Button - a brand new game show that was narrated by Taskmaster's It saw families take part in challenges at random intervals throughout the day for cash prizes. Each clan would interact with 'the button' that set each challenge. At the end of every episode the family with the biggest amount of money would win and choose to walk away with their pot or risk it and return for the next episode in the hope of winning more money. Advertisement Unfortunately just eight episodes of The Button aired, and it never returned for a second series. Go For It 6 Stephen Mulhern hosted Go For It, which lasted for just eight episodes Credit: Dan Charity - The Sun Deal or No Deal's Advertisement It made its debut on ITV1 in 2016 as challengers put their unusual skills and implausible party tricks to the test for a cash prize. If the hopefuls successfully completed their challenge, they'd win £1,000. The show was based on the hit US game show Challenge Me, which has also enjoyed success in The Netherlands and Ukraine. However, it failed to have similar luck here and was taken off air after one series. Advertisement Memory Bank 6 Jonathan Gould & Rachel Pierman pictured on set of Channel 5's Memory Bank Credit: Channel 5 Memory Bank aired on Channel 5 in 2004 and was presented by Jonathan Gould and Rachel Pierman. The show's format featured several rounds of memory-orientated games, with the final round consisting of the remaining hopeful remembering all 20 words - as each word remembered was worth a cash prize. Advertisement Each episode featured three new contestants, vying to win the jackpot prize. Despite Memory Bank's entertaining format, it was shelved after one series by execs. The Celebrity Bank Job 6 George Lamb hosted The Bank Job for Channel 4 after moving on from Big Brother Advertisement Fresh from signing off from Big Brother's Little Brother on Channel 4, It launched in 2012 and saw contestants answer questions which resulted in them opening boxes to reveal cash prizes. While two regular series of the show aired, its celebrity version was short-lived and consisted of just two dedicated episodes at the end of the second run. Latest TV Show Axings All of the shows we've said goodbye to this year: The Masked Dancer, ITV
