I swear by my pool noodle DIY hack to brighten up your home – it’s all thanks to bargains from B&Q and B&M
A DIY enthusiast has shared her super simple pool noodle hack that’ll brighten up your home in an instant.
So if you want to give your pad some TLC, but are on a budget and can’t afford to splash loads of cash, then fear not, we’ve got you covered.
Thanks to this five-step trick, your home will look brilliant in no time – and it’s sure to leave your guests impressed.
It’s all thanks to Vickii McCorquodale’s DIY project, which involved using bargain buys from B&Q and B&M.
Vickii recently took to social media to show off her project and it left many open-mouthed.
Posting on DIY On A Budget Official, a private Facebook group with 2.2 million members, Vickii explained how she used a pool noodle and faux flowers to give her hanging light a makeover.
Alongside her post, Vickii shared a very straightforward step-by-step method.
For step one of this process, you’ll need to “measure and mark the noodle/pipe cover to line up with your wire.”
Next, you “cut a slit half way through the noodle.”
Following this, for step three, simply “open the slit to attach to the wire/cable.”
Then, for step four, you must “add some glue to secure”, and Vickii confirmed that she used a glue gun for this part of the process.
And for the last step – the fun part – all you have to do is “attach the flowers how you please”.
Vickii confirmed that she “added glue to the tips of the heavier flowers” before she attached them.
Vickii revealed that she used faux flowers which she bought from B&M, and a pool noodle/pipe cover, which she found in B&Q.
Vickii’s hanging light was from Next and she acknowledged that she already had the light fitting in her home prior to starting the project.
We think Vickii’s display looks fabulous and it’s no surprise that she is “delighted with the result.”
The DIY guru confirmed that her project cost her “around £30”, making this renovation idea a brilliant, affordable solution for those strapped for cash.
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DIY fans beam
And it’s clear that Vickii’s Facebook post has impressed many, as it has quickly racked up a jaw-dropping 1,000 likes and 119 comments.
Not only did many hail Vickii’s light display as “beautiful”, but others were inspired to “steal” her savvy idea.
I love this and may have to steal this idea now!
Facebook user
One person said: “Don’t often comment but that really does look beautiful. Well done!! You should be really proud of yourself.”
Another added: “Wow, just wow, it looks stunning.”
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- Paint walls
- New carpet
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- New light fitting
- Re-grout/replace bathroom tiles
- Hang curtains/blinds
- Paint/oil interior doors
- Paint a shed
- Paint stairs
- New plug sockets
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A third commented: “Very creative, you could earn money out of doing this. Well done, it looks lovely.”
At the same time, someone else chimed in: “ Looks lovely…it certainly brightens up a plain light.”
Not only this, but another DIY fan beamed: “I love this and may have to steal this idea now!”
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