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Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I helped my mum transform her boring beige front path with DIY – but her neighbour war is now more blatant than ever
Plus, how one homeowner transformed her outdoor space using a stencil REVENGE ROW I helped my mum transform her boring beige front path with DIY – but her neighbour war is now more blatant than ever Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has shared how her mum transformed the bland front of her house using some pretty stencils on the tiles. However, it was the petty act with the neighbours which has really turned heads. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A woman shared how her mum had stencilled her front path but finished abruptly by the neighbour she doesn't like Credit: tiktok/@__bambamx A clip shared to TikTok showed how she had added the stencils to the front steps of her home, and also to the passageway leading to her neighbours' houses either side. She had abruptly stopped when she reached one of the neighbour's boundaries due to a dispute. The woman explained on her @__bambamx account: 'When you help your mum paint her slabs, and she has two neighbours - but she doesn't like one. 'Neighbours at war - Don't get any blatant than that.' While one side had the full tile effect, the other was left completely bare. People were amused by the act, with the video racking up over 2,400 likes. Many were also impressed with the DIY hack and asked how it was achieved. One user explained: 'Cream masonry paint full slab then brown for stencil, then top coat of slab sealant.' She's not the only person to have transformed their outdoor space using a stencil with amazing results. We previously shared how one savvy homeowner managed to transform her dull patio on a budget - all by herself. I transformed my grubby garden patio for less than £50 - it was so easy to do, all you need is some paint & a stencil 3 Meanwhile, she finished the design off for the neighbour she did like Credit: tiktok/@__bambamx She used nothing but a stencil and a lick of paint. The DIY whizz named Maddy Mcgrail took to Facebook group Gardening On A Budget Official and posted a before snap of her patio, which was plain and in desperate need of some TLC. Speaking to Fabulous, she then explained how she simply purchased two stencils from Dizzy Duck, which cost her around £40, and some paint which she had leftover. To achieve the finished look, she painted the patio black and, once dry, she then stuck the affordable stencil on one pavement slab at a time. Next, she slowly brushed the white paint over it and after painting over all the gaps, she carefully removed the stencil. 3 Maddy transformed her dull patio using stencils and a lick of paint Credit: Facebook/Gardening on a Budget Official She was then left with a stunning geometric print which gives her outdoor haven a total new lease of life. Proudly posting a photo of her efforts online, she penned: "Well I think the hard work as paid off!" And it seems she isn't the only one to think so, with super impressed social media users quick to flock to the comments section to praise her very handy DIY skills. 'Well done!! Looks amazing," enthused one person.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I transformed my drab garden patio for just £50 with two bargain buys – now I sit in the perfect sun trap
It can even be done in just one day PATIO PERFECTION I transformed my drab garden patio for just £50 with two bargain buys – now I sit in the perfect sun trap A WOMAN has shared her weekend garden patio transformation that cost just £50 on Facebook. As temperatures heat up for the week, homeowners around the UK are looking at ways to enjoy the warm weather. Advertisement 4 It was just a patch of grass before the patio was installed Credit: Facebook/Gardening on a Budget Official 4 The patio was created with DIY screws and wood cuttings Credit: Facebook/Gardening on a Budget Official 4 The user labelled the patio her 'Saturday achievement' Credit: Facebook/Gardening on a Budget Official Whether this is to bask in the sun, or sip on a nice beverage amid a busy schedule, the garden has proven an ideal place for some garden relaxation. And it does not have to cost a fortune or multiple days to make your outdoor living space homely too. One woman took to the Gardening On A Budget Official Facebook page, revealing the DIY transformation job she did in her garden where she created a patio just over the weekend. She called it: "My Saturday achievement." Advertisement "Every measurement, every cut, every screw was done by me." It just required some planks of wood, and bargain chair and table which she bought off Facebook. "No where near perfect, but I can't wait to sit there and have a gin tonight," she added. In comparing the before and after pictures, a newly raised wooden deck could be seen in the place of a grassed patch of the backyard. Advertisement The job also did not require a large amount of space, making it appropriate for even a small garden. Other members of the group expressed the amazement with how effective the transformation was, with one writing: "Oh wow. That's so clever." I transformed my entire patio in 30 minutes using an £11 buy from Ikea - it was so easy to do and perfect for "I hope you're proud of yourself - I'd love to do something like that." Another user commented: "Well done fantastic transformation. Advertisement "Enjoy your G&T." The original poster was "blown away by everyone's love for my garden make over." She also shared that she was able to enjoy sitting outside "in the sunshine" with her newly constructed patio. It comes as other residents have also transformed their gardens in time for the sunnier days, with one using patio slabs bags of sand which also cost no more than £50. Advertisement This woman made the mini-patio in her front garden to enjoy a cup of tea in the sun, using £2.82 slabs from Selco. In order to replicate this, experts have suggested applying a mortar or concrete mix bedding layer to provide a solid foundation, then placing the paving slabs onto the bedding layer. Once the slabs have been laid, grout can be used to fill in the joints between them. 4 This area of garden was transformed into an ideal patio for the summer Credit: Facebook/Gardening on a Budget Official
