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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
I'm turning my 1960s house into a home – a £15 Amazon buy made a big difference, added privacy & only took five minutes
Plus, scroll down for more DIY tips and tricks you won't want to miss BRIGHT IDEA I'm turning my 1960s house into a home – a £15 Amazon buy made a big difference, added privacy & only took five minutes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DIY enthusiast is currently on a mission to turn her '1960s house a home.' As part of Grace Dem's latest DIY project, she has added style to her pad for just £15. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A DIY fan has shared how she added style to her home in just five minutes Credit: Tiktok/@maisonbyem 2 Using a £15 buy from Amazon, Grace Dem turned a small window from drab to fab Credit: Tiktok/@maisonbyem Posting on social media, the content creator gave her followers a close-up look at her recent transformation, leaving many open-mouthed. What was once a plain glass window, has since been given a glow up thanks to a purse-friendly buy from Amazon. And not only does it add style, but it also provides privacy too. But if you thought that was it, think again, as this simple trick only takes a matter of minutes. Sharing a short clip online, the savvy woman posted a before and after look at a small window at the top of her bathroom. Using a Stained Glass Window Privacy Film, which Grace bought from Amazon for £15 at the time, she was able to turn the once dull window from drab to fab. With this bargain buy, all you need to do is measure, cut, wet and apply. It's said to be 'hassle-free', with 'no residue.' According to the listing, this privacy film, which works best on glass windows, is 'made to endure with premium, resilient materials that resist wear.' As well as being super vibrant with eye-catching patterns, it's sure to beautify your windows and leave your guests open-mouthed. I was fed up of my council bathroom looking like a s--thole so transformed it with stick on tiles & an £80 shower screen Alongside the clip, Grace penned: 'Did someone say dream window for under £15?' Showing off the finished result, the influencer beamed: "Dreamiest transformation and literally took five minutes to do.' Clearly overjoyed with the budget but effective privacy film, which requires no glue and is removable, Grace then added: 'Obsessed obsessed obsessed!' This is class! Looks so good TikTok user Thanks to this budget product, which you can buy from Amazon in a variety of different styles, you'll not only add a unique touch to your space, but it can also be used to block the sun and for anti-glare purposes too. As well as being used on indoor surfaces, it can also be added to outside spaces too. DIY fans beam Not only do we think that Grace's window transformation looks impressive, but it's clear that many others do too, as her TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @maisonbyem, has quickly racked up 182,500 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 11,800 likes, 46 comments and 1,889 saves. Eight Easy DIY Tips & Tricks The ultimate guide for homeowners and renters: DIY expert's lazy painting hack will make decorating your home much easier Save time and money with this easy DIY tiling hack to transform a room in under an hour Avoid these five mistakes in your next DIY project Transform your kitchen with this renter-friendly DIY hack Noisy neighbours? Here's how to soundproof a room DIY expert shared her favourite strategy for painting around glass without tape If you want to give your kitchen a fresh look, here's how to paint your kitchen cabinets Five tricks to spruce up every room in your home for less than £5 DIY fans were stunned by the huge difference the adhesive-free film made and users eagerly flocked to the comments to express this. One person said: 'Makes such a difference!' Another added: 'You've outdone yourself with this one.' Dreamiest transformation and literally took five minutes to do Grace Dem A third commented: 'This is class! Looks so good.' Meanwhile, someone else asked: 'Is it sideways?' To this, Grace responded and wrote: 'Yes I suppose so! I think it could go either way tbh.' But not everyone was as complimentary, as one user snapped: 'Tacky.' However, clearly unbothered by the rude remark, the content creator wrote back and alongside a laughing face emoji, joked: 'Thanks babes.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
5 hours ago
- The Sun
I'm turning my 1960s house into a home – a £15 Amazon buy made a big difference, added privacy & only took five minutes
A DIY enthusiast is currently on a mission to turn her '1960s house a home.' As part of Grace Dem's latest DIY project, she has added style to her pad for just £15. 2 2 Posting on social media, the content creator gave her followers a close-up look at her recent transformation, leaving many open-mouthed. What was once a plain glass window, has since been given a glow up thanks to a purse-friendly buy from Amazon. And not only does it add style, but it also provides privacy too. But if you thought that was it, think again, as this simple trick only takes a matter of minutes. Sharing a short clip online, the savvy woman posted a before and after look at a small window at the top of her bathroom. Using a Stained Glass Window Privacy Film, which Grace bought from Amazon for £15 at the time, she was able to turn the once dull window from drab to fab. With this bargain buy, all you need to do is measure, cut, wet and apply. It's said to be 'hassle-free', with 'no residue.' According to the listing, this privacy film, which works best on glass windows, is 'made to endure with premium, resilient materials that resist wear.' As well as being super vibrant with eye-catching patterns, it's sure to beautify your windows and leave your guests open-mouthed. I was fed up of my council bathroom looking like a s--thole so transformed it with stick on tiles & an £80 shower screen Alongside the clip, Grace penned: 'Did someone say dream window for under £15?' Showing off the finished result, the influencer beamed: "Dreamiest transformation and literally took five minutes to do.' Clearly overjoyed with the budget but effective privacy film, which requires no glue and is removable, Grace then added: 'Obsessed obsessed obsessed!' Thanks to this budget product, which you can buy from Amazon in a variety of different styles, you'll not only add a unique touch to your space, but it can also be used to block the sun and for anti-glare purposes too. As well as being used on indoor surfaces, it can also be added to outside spaces too. DIY fans beam Not only do we think that Grace's window transformation looks impressive, but it's clear that many others do too, as her TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ maisonbyem, has quickly racked up 182,500 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 11,800 likes, 46 comments and 1,889 saves. DIY fans were stunned by the huge difference the adhesive-free film made and users eagerly flocked to the comments to express this. One person said: 'Makes such a difference!' Another added: 'You've outdone yourself with this one.' A third commented: 'This is class! Looks so good.' Meanwhile, someone else asked: 'Is it sideways?' To this, Grace responded and wrote: 'Yes I suppose so! I think it could go either way tbh.' But not everyone was as complimentary, as one user snapped: ' Tacky.' However, clearly unbothered by the rude remark, the content creator wrote back and alongside a laughing face emoji, joked: 'Thanks babes.'
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
My tried-and tested method for getting sun cream stains out of clothes
After much trial and error, beauty and travel editor Laura Mulley has hit upon a foolproof three-step formula for removing stubborn sunscreen and make-up stains from clothes I feel like I talk about this a lot, but it's one of my biggest bugbears in summer: the frustration of seeing my favourite light-coloured summer clothing constantly ruined from wearing sun cream. And as someone who travels a lot as part of my job as a travel editor, this was becoming a regular problem. I've tried so many solutions found on the internet, from sun-bleaching and citric acid to rust removers and lemon juice, but none or these worked. However, after years of trial and error, I've hit upon a three-step process that removes the worst of these stains from clothes, using products you can easily find in the supermarket or on Amazon. Not just useful after a hot holiday when you slather on sun cream regularly, this process also works on collars and necklines that have been discoloured by skincare products containing SPF (which of course you should be wearing every day) or foundation. It's not the quickest (it takes about 24 hours in total) and it hasn't removed some of the very old, very yellow marks, but it's what works best for me. It might be worth researching trying to find a sunscreen that doesn't contain avobenzone, oxybenzone or octocrylene, said to be the main culprits; this isn't an easy task, but I found that this one didn't leave lasting stains. SPF oils appear to be the worst for this. I should note first, however, that I'm not a laundry expect – this is simply what works for me – so do always read your item's care label beforehand, and use your best judgement. How to remove sun cream stains from clothes Step one The first thing I do is apply Vanish PowerGel Stain Remover (£6) to the affected areas, and spray it with a little Elbow Grease (currently a very good price of £1.99 for a big one litre bottle) – these could be applied in either order. As its name suggests, Elbow Grease breaks down the oil element of the sunscreen, and was a tip given to me by the mum of a messy toddler. Leave these two products on the clothing for a few minutes (Vanish advises that their product is left on for five minutes maximum, but I'm sure I've exceeded this). Step two The step that I think makes the most difference. Fill a big bowl or bucket with warm water, a handful of Napisan (currently £9.49) and a squirt of Fairy Liquid, and leave your clothes to soak in this solution overnight. Washing up liquid again helps to break down grease, and Napisan is the star product, a miracle stain remover I learnt about from another mum. You must leave it to work overnight, but it works brilliantly (it's also great for getting trainers back to white). Step three In the morning, wash your clothes on a slightly hotter washing machine cycle if the fabrics can take it (check the care label), with a cupful of ACE Ultra For Colours Stain Remover (£10.48 for two) instead of your usual detergent, which I think this adds the final helping hand in the fight against sun cream stains. This method isn't 100% perfect but it leaves my white clothes looking better than any other product or trick I've tried, and I'll never be without these five household products in my cupboard now.
