REPLACING tired windows and doors in your home can be pretty pricey, but these savvy DIY-ers prove it doesn't have to be.
Instead, some people are sprucing up the ones they have with a lick of coloured paint, and the quick job is saving them thousands.
In fact, Property Fixers shared a clip on YouTube showing how you can transform your tried UVPC windows for under £100 ($138US).
Same goes for your shabby front door too, with DIY fan CREATIVE CRAMBO giving his new life with a couple of coats of paint - and it's easy enough for anyone to do.
They each offer some handy tips to help you on your way and cleaning them up first is key.
The experienced renovators at Property Fixers use a paint spray gun for their job, but say you can use a rollers or even a paintbrush - as Creative Crambo used for his door.
A roller, however, is preferred over a paint brush as it offers a more "level finish rather than brush strokes" - but it seems to work perfectly on doors which have a bigger surface area.
To start, they both recommend giving the surface a good clean, ready for a coat of paint - and already you'll be able to see a difference.
The professional property fixers use vinyl window cleaner to spray on the area before giving it a buff.
However, you can use sugar soap which gets the job done for cheap.
Creative Crambo showed how uses the much love cleaning product on his door using the spray bottle and polishing cloth over the entire area.
"After that, I'll rinse it off with luke warm water," Creative Crambo explains. "Then dry it all off and after that you need to rub the door down."
This step is required for both the windows and doors you can use a scuff or sanding pad to do the job.
This gets all the dirt, grime and gunk off the entire area leaving a clean canvas ready for paint.
If you're tackling your windows, or if your door has glass cut outs, the next step is to tape over the edges to ensure you don't paint the glass.
The Property Fixers use some brown sheet paper to cover the surface too as the spray paint often travels further - and then it's time to paint.
If you're using a spray gun on your windows or door, spray a few coats over the entire surface until you get you desired coverage.
If you're using a paintbrush, however, it's wise to let each coat dry before going in with another - which can take a little more time.
Showing off the new, modern windows, the renovation gurus say in the clip: "This is the finished results. That's looking pretty sexy. Just like that you have a brand new window."
As for Creative Crambo's door, it now features a modern grey hue after three coats of Frenchic paint, which he says he's "well pleased" with.
"What a difference a little bit of paint makes to a uvpc door," he says, admiring his new front door, although he wasn't expecting to have to do three coats.
After the first coat he warns: "Don't be worried about it if it's looking a bit patchy, that's ok because you will get that in the second coat."
He suggests wait two hours between coats and says to give the door a quick rub down after each coat to help eliminate patchy spots.
He went in for a third just for good measure, but said it completely depends on your own door.
The whole lot cost him just £75, but that includes a new door knob, a new knocker and spray paint for the handle - turning it from a worn out brass to a chic silver.
Without these extra costs you can do it for even cheaper and the pain job alone is pretty impressive.
"Get yourself some nice paint, freshen up your door. The results are great," he says.
Sunbeams – Britain’s biggest baby competition is back, with £1000 up for grabs!
BRITAIN’S biggest baby competition is back and we are looking for the King or Queen of the crèche.
The Sun is hunting for Britain's bonniest baby.
Not only could your child be crowned the cutest baby, there's also an £1,000 prize up for grabs.
Think your baby has a winning smile? Well, entering couldn’t be easier.
Simply upload a pic - and give us a little info - on our entry form.
Note: you must be a parent or legal guardian of the baby to enter.
We can only accept a photo if you've taken it yourself, or have permission to upload it and enter from the person who did.
And the photo must not have been edited or altered with a filter.
Finally, your baby must be aged two or under on 12 April, 2021 – the last day for submissions – and a UK resident.
Our panel of judges will choose 48 finalists from all the entries.
Parents/guardians of the babies selected will be notified by email before 18 April, when the public vote begins, right here on The Sun.
All good? Best of luck
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