I’m a single mum with little DIY experience but redid my bathroom for £10 with a Poundland buy – people say I smashed it
A SINGLE mum has shown how she transformed her bathroom for less than a tenner.
The woman, known online as Mummy Budgets, is famous for sharing her savvy money-saving tips on her social media pages.
And in a recent TikTok slideshow, she showed how she gave herself a £10 budget to redo her cloakroom downstairs.
She used dado rail from Wickes and used a mitre box to cut it, before using a budget Poundland buy to ensure everything was picture perfect.
“Got a spirit level from Poundland and it was spot on!” she said, as she showed herself using it.
However, she did make a slight error cutting the rail, so had to add a little bit on the end.
She then used paint leftover from her daughter’s room, but had to use a household staple to get it wall ready.
“It was so watery and was splashing everywhere,” she sighed.
“Added some corn starch to make it thicker.”
She then had to use a tiny brush to paint the wall as she couldn’t find a paintbrush, meaning that it took “forever to paint”.
She went on to use some leftover wallpaper from her bedroom, before moving the mirror from the landing into the bathroom.
“Total cost was £7.50 which was for the dado and the rest was leftovers from other projects,” she concluded.
“I’m trying to use up things I already have!”
And people were quick to praise the mum in the comments section, with one writing: “That’s lovely, and very innovative of you to use stuff up from other projects and make it look so good!”
“You are doing great! good job mama,” another added.
“This is SO GOOD,” a third commented.
“Wow that’s beautiful, you’ve done a smashing job,” someone else said.
“You smashed this love,” another wrote.
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
“Blinking heck good going!” someone else praised.
As another commented: “What a great job you’ve done!
“It’s looking fab! And so satisfying, having re-purposed stuff!!”
While someone else offered their own DIY tip, writing: “Next time you don’t have a paint brush to cut in, use one of your make up brushes.
“Game changer and doesn’t ruin the brush either!”