DIY Fan Transforms Kitchen Cabinets in Seconds by Replacing Handles with 55p Versions
It is understandable that you do not want to do any work in and around the house yourself.
Hammering and breaking down walls is not for everyone.
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But now that the cost of living has dropped so much that we’re becoming more conscious of our spending, outsourcing money to a professional to remodel your kitchen may be at the bottom of your list.
Fortunately, there are other small changes you can make to your home that don’t require tearing down walls.
And a do-it-yourselfer has a trick for the kitchen.
Susan Harte, who posted a photo of her kitchen transformation in the Facebook group called Extreme Couponing and Bargains UKrevealed she only spent a few pounds.
She bought some door handles from the cheap online store Temu.
She shared a photo of her kitchen doors and wrote: “Handles from Temu… very pleased with them, 55p each… come with screws.”
The large black handles, screwed into white cabinet doors, give her kitchen a new look.
The photo received 400 likes and more than 120 people responded in the comments to share their thoughts.
One of them said: “Sometimes the wait is worth it, the handles look great.”
Another added: “Some things are worth waiting for.”
Some couldn’t believe the door handles only cost 55p each, while others wondered why they hadn’t looked at door handles on the Temu website before.
Another found similar usernames on the website of online retailer Shien.
The handles start at 64mm and go up to 160mm.
And many tagged their friends in the photo to share the clever DIY trick.
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10 DIY Tricks for Less Than £1 Each
These simple and affordable DIY tricks can help you get creative and save money at the same time
Homemade air freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled tin planters:
Clean and paint empty cans so you can use them as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to make your own phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
Homemade lip scrub:
Mix sugar and a little honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalized Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for the finishing touch.
Decorative Mason jars:
Paint or decorate old preserving jars and use them as decorative vases, storage containers or candle holders.
Simple cable organizer:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic herb pots:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or the refrigerator for easy storage of herbs.
Handmade coasters:
Cut squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to make your own 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 to clean surfaces in your home.
