AS the weather finally warms up, we are all looking for ways to make the most of our outdoor space.
One gardener has broken the internet thought, by transforming cheap buys into a DIY firepit worth over £100.
Like many of us, influencer Emily Bellusci had been desperate to add a fire pit to her garden.
Rather than spending a small fortune on a stainless steel one, the thrifty influencer decided to create her own using items she found at her favourite discount store: Home Bargains.
Though she is used to crafting and upcycling, even the Tiktok star was shocked by how well the DIY project turned out – especially as she spent less than an afternoon making it.
Showing her step-by-step process in a now-viral video, she revealed that the fire pit base had been made using a wine cooler she’d picked up for under a tenner.
She also found other budget-friendly buys to makeover the cooler, including fire-safe gold spray paint to give the kitchen gadget a beautiful brass finish.
The interior expert was far from done though, adding an old tin can at the centre of the cooler to contain the lighter fluid – for super easy clean ups.
Finishing off the project, she added some white decorative stones to give her fire pit a more high-end look.
In the caption, she gushed about how ‘beautiful’ and ‘effective’ the DIY project was – despite it only costing her £15 to make.
Her end result is even more impressive considering that similar stainless steel fire pits can retail for between £100 and £190 online.
If you are tempted to try this project, you can find the majority of essentials at discount stores – just like Emily did.
For instance, she bagged Home Collections Stainless Steel Wine Bottle Ice Dome at Home Bargains for just £9.99.
Meanwhile, the Fabulous Team found a 5kg bag of white decorative stones for just £4.99 in B&M.
The discount store also has stove top spray paint from Rust-Oleum for just £8.49, which is heat resistant up to 650 degrees.
Instead of spending hundreds to glam up your garden, you’d spend just £23.47 to add the trendy accessory to your space.
For those that aren’t expert crafters though, don’t despair as Home Bargains have a range of ready-made fire pits to suit every budget.
This includes the gorgeous Jardin Round Outdoor Fire Pit, which is currently only £19.99 in-store and online.
While we can’t guarantee warmer weather, you’ll certainly enjoy our garden with these stunning accessories.
Make over your garden on a budget
If you are wanting to make the most of your outdoor space, this nifty tips and tricks should help.
- Use wooden pallets – perfect for making planters or even furniture, wooden pallets are cheap to buy – with some places even giving them away.
- Add a mirror – not only can you pick them up in discount stores, they can scatter light around your space and make it look bigger
- Flower Power – adding climbing plants to your fences and walls can totally transform them. Often, you can find different varieties at Lidl, Aldi and Asda for less than a tenner.
- Add a bold pop of colour– whether you are painting your garden furniture or refreshing your garden shed, bold pops of colour can make your space feel bigger with minimal cost.
- Pressure wash your patio – giving your stones can make them look brand new with minimal effort
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