3 simple DIY tips to spruce up your home with money left over
<p dir="ltr">With the cost of living… need I say more? Well, with the “price of life” going up, everyone is looking for more affordable ways to spruce up their home. Here are some of the best tips for those looking to decorate with a little change left over.</p>
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>1. Decoupage an old table to personalise it</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">All you really need is a standard wooden table, some newspaper cutouts or patterns, and no matter the colour or stain - it will work.</p>
<p dir="ltr">First, sand the table down and then apply the decoupage glue to the table and the back of the paper. From there, just stick the paper down in the desired pattern and smooth it down with something flat.</p>
<p dir="ltr">About half an hour later, apply the glue directly onto the paper and maybe another layer once this has dried - that’s it!</p>
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>2. Upcycle your furniture with marble effect sheets</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">While marble bank accounts can hurt the wallet, up-cycling your furniture affordable to get that look is easy enough using self-adhesive plastic sheets</p>
<p dir="ltr">Start by placing the sheet on the top of the table and tuck the ends underneath.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Make sure you have a tight fit by using a credit card to flattest and then smooth the edges, and that’s it! Enjoy your stylish new table.</p>
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>3. Replace silicone around the house</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">The silicone around your shower and sink will deteriorate over time, sometimes so much so that it will get damaged or break off.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Before playing a new layer on top, remove all the old silicone beforehand. Make sure to clear any residue that has been left behind and clean the area with denatured alcohol.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Before applying the new seal, bring some tape and place it around the edges you want to reseal.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Now, using sealant, slowly close the gap and smoothen the new finish with a caulking tool. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>
