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Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I made a water feature using nothing but a bucket, pebbles & a £9 Amazon bargain – people cannot believe how easy it was
Plus, eight easy ways you can add more value to your property WATER RESULT! I made a water feature using nothing but a bucket, pebbles & a £9 Amazon bargain – people cannot believe how easy it was AS Brits are soaking up the sun outside, millions of households are looking for affordable ways to spruce up their gardens. And if you want to turn your outdoor space into a tranquil oasis but can't afford landscapers then look no further. Advertisement 2 DIY fans can go totally wild when decorating the feature Credit: FACEBOOK/DIY On A Budget Official 2 For her epic water feature, Ann used colourful pebbles, fake flowers and silver balls Credit: FACEBOOK/DIY On A Budget Official This is because one crafty woman, Ann Fleran, has shared an easy-to-follow guide on how she made a stunning water feature for her garden. For the project, you only need five main things - two buckets, a £9 Amazon bargain, as well as some chicken wire and a pump. The rest is entirely up to you - for the decorations you can pick whatever your heart desires. In her helpful video, Ann, from Rotherham, went in with bright coloured pebbles, mega shiny balls and fake flowers. Advertisement First, she instructed, fill the larger bucket with water and place the second one in the middle upside down - but ensure the smaller bucket has some holes at the bottom to let the air flow. Next, grab the chicken wire which has already been pre-cut to fit the diameter of the bucket and make sure it sits on top of the smaller bucket that's upside down. Once ready, you can start placing the decorations on top to cover the 'floating' wire - the DIY fan used blue, black and light grey glass pebbles for this. Happy with the arrangement, Ann then went in with a mini bouquet of faux flowers which she squeezed through the wire - but you can pick whatever you like to fit the theme. Advertisement To make the water feature even more extra, the Rotherham resident also added a garden light on a stand - ideal for night-time. The one last final step was topping it all off with the main element - a floating water pump that will create your very own a tranquil oasis. 'I was quoted £10,000 for a garden renovation but did it MYSELF for £1,000 using ChatGPT to show my kids what single mums can do' Although the version Ann had snapped up from Amazon is currently out of stock, the mega marketplace offers a huge variety of similar products for around £9. Those keen to keep the costs as low as possible can also find the feature on Temu and Shein for less than a fiver. Advertisement As the floating pump boasts solar technology, the water feature will only work once there's been enough sun - which Brits have had plenty of in the last few weeks. 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. 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% The epic DIY work has since taken the internet by storm, winning Ann more than 940 likes. Over 530 members of the popular DIY On A Budget Official page - where the post was uploaded - also flooded to comments. One social media user thank Ann for the easy tutorial, writing: ''Lovely thanks for posting how it's done.'' Advertisement Someone else chimed in: ''You made it look so easy thanks. It's fantastic.'' ''Looks great might try myself,'' a fan was keen to give it a shot too.
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Your shed might be a playground for rats if you're not storing stuff properly – experts recommend ditching 5 items now
Scroll down to read about the surprising items you should not keep in your shed SPRING CLEAN Your shed might be a playground for rats if you're not storing stuff properly – experts recommend ditching 5 items now Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you're planning on giving your garden shed a good spring clean, there are five items you can start with. An expert has revealed the stuff that's gathering dust in your shed that you can throw away first, including one that could attract rodents. 3 A storage expert revealed the common mistake that could be attracting rodents to your space (stock image) Credit: Getty With the good weather continuing, most Brits are likely digging through their garden sheds looking for their outdoor dining sets and loungers. If you're sick of climbing over clutter to get to your summer furniture, an expert has revealed the items that are likely beyond salvaging in your garden shed. While sheds are often used as convenient extra storage space, it's easy to overlook the suitability of what is actually keeping in them. It might feel like the perfect spot to offload the clutter but there are a few items that really don't belong in a shed. This is particularly true for sheds that are cold, damp, and dark for most of the year. And while it's tempting to assume that as long as something is under cover, it's safe but this is not always the case. While your shed may offer protection from the wind and rain, it can still be unsuitable for storing some of your household items. Aaron Priestman, owner of Brighton Bike Sheds, revealed the reality behind shed storage. 'Most garden sheds aren't insulated, and when you factor in things like the climate, drastic temperature changes, damp, and even pests, they're just not suitable for storing many of the things people typically keep in them," he said. The first item the expert recommended keeping out of your shed is your indoor electronics. Turning a Garden Shed into a Dream Bedroom Whether it's old speakers, a spare TV, or tools with electrical components, electronics don't belong in a shed, the expert said. Fluctuating temperatures and humidity can cause condensation to build up inside devices. This can potentially damage circuits and cause corrosion over time. Even if your electronics are boxed up, moisture can still get in, and once it does, it's often game over. Similarly, batteries should not be store outdoors, eespecially lithium ones. 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. 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% This is not only bad for the batteries themselves but can also be dangerous. Excessive heat or freezing temperatures can cause them to degrade, leak or, in some cases, become a fire risk. The expert recommended keeping batteries somewhere cool, dry, and temperature-controlled instead. Any homeowner prone to a bit of DIY is likely guilty of storing paint in their garden shed. While it might seem a logical place to keep leftover tins of paint, sheds rarely maintain a stable enough temperature. Extreme cold can cause paint to separate or go lumpy, while heat can dry it out completely. If the tin rusts or isn't sealed properly, the contents will spoil, and be unusable when you need it most. Anything made of fabric, including outdoor cushions and blankets to tents and sleeping bags, can be a magnet for mould, mildew, and pests when stored in a damp environment. 3 The pro advised against storing your bird feed in your garden shed as it can attract pests (stock image) Credit: Getty Even if stored in airtight boxes, fabric items are still at risk of becoming musty or worse, completely ruined. And finally bird seed and pet food can also attract pests to your garden shed. While it might seem practical to store these items in your shed, it's a surefire way to attract rodents and insects. Damp air can also lead to mould, making the food unsafe for animals to consume. Always store food products in sealed containers indoors or in a dry, temperature-stable location. 'A shed should be treated more like an outdoor extension of your storage, not a place to forget about things long-term," the expert said, "If you're going to use it regularly, it's worth investing in proper insulation and ventilation, or at the very least, checking on what's inside from time to time. "Otherwise, you may find that what you've stored is no longer usable when you finally go back to it.'
The Sun
26-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
Your shed might be a playground for rats if you're not storing stuff properly – experts recommend ditching 5 items now
IF you're planning on giving your garden shed a good spring clean, there are five items you can start with. An expert has revealed the stuff that's gathering dust in your shed that you can throw away first, including one that could attract rodents. 3 With the good weather continuing, most Brits are likely digging through their garden sheds looking for their outdoor dining sets and loungers. If you're sick of climbing over clutter to get to your summer furniture, an expert has revealed the items that are likely beyond salvaging in your garden shed. While sheds are often used as convenient extra storage space, it's easy to overlook the suitability of what is actually keeping in them. It might feel like the perfect spot to offload the clutter but there are a few items that really don't belong in a shed. This is particularly true for sheds that are cold, damp, and dark for most of the year. And while it's tempting to assume that as long as something is under cover, it's safe but this is not always the case. While your shed may offer protection from the wind and rain, it can still be unsuitable for storing some of your household items. Aaron Priestman, owner of Brighton Bike Sheds, revealed the reality behind shed storage. 'Most garden sheds aren't insulated, and when you factor in things like the climate, drastic temperature changes, damp, and even pests, they're just not suitable for storing many of the things people typically keep in them," he said. The first item the expert recommended keeping out of your shed is your indoor electronics. Turning a Garden Shed into a Dream Bedroom Whether it's old speakers, a spare TV, or tools with electrical components, electronics don't belong in a shed, the expert said. Fluctuating temperatures and humidity can cause condensation to build up inside devices. This can potentially damage circuits and cause corrosion over time. Even if your electronics are boxed up, moisture can still get in, and once it does, it's often game over. Similarly, batteries should not be store outdoors, eespecially lithium ones. 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. 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% This is not only bad for the batteries themselves but can also be dangerous. Excessive heat or freezing temperatures can cause them to degrade, leak or, in some cases, become a fire risk. The expert recommended keeping batteries somewhere cool, dry, and temperature-controlled instead. Any homeowner prone to a bit of DIY is likely guilty of storing paint in their garden shed. While it might seem a logical place to keep leftover tins of paint, sheds rarely maintain a stable enough temperature. Extreme cold can cause paint to separate or go lumpy, while heat can dry it out completely. If the tin rusts or isn't sealed properly, the contents will spoil, and be unusable when you need it most. Anything made of fabric, including outdoor cushions and blankets to tents and sleeping bags, can be a magnet for mould, mildew, and pests when stored in a damp environment. 3 Even if stored in airtight boxes, fabric items are still at risk of becoming musty or worse, completely ruined. And finally bird seed and pet food can also attract pests to your garden shed. While it might seem practical to store these items in your shed, it's a surefire way to attract rodents and insects. Damp air can also lead to mould, making the food unsafe for animals to consume. Always store food products in sealed containers indoors or in a dry, temperature-stable location. 'A shed should be treated more like an outdoor extension of your storage, not a place to forget about things long-term," the expert said, "If you're going to use it regularly, it's worth investing in proper insulation and ventilation, or at the very least, checking on what's inside from time to time. "Otherwise, you may find that what you've stored is no longer usable when you finally go back to it.'
