STACEY SOLOMON has returned to our screens with more helpful decluttering hacks in the latest episode of Sort Your Life Out.
This week, she’s shared a brilliant way to give your grotty, old windowsills a total glow up – and it will cost you just £7.
Stacey’s BBC One series follows her and her team as they transform the lives of people in need of a major home makeover.
Together they declutter, upcycle and recycle until the people in need have a brand new, totally organised home.
In the latest episode, Stacey helped the Jamieson family give their overflowing bungalow a complete refresh.
And she shared one clever hack to give your windowsills a new lease of life, even if you’re on a tight budget.
Stacey’s windowsill-saving hack
Standing in the Jamieson family living room, Stacey said: “I’ve got a clever way to spruce up the windowsills.
“So many people, myself included, have these uPVC windows – and after a long time the windowsills get a bit gross and you just don’t know what to do with it.”
The old, tired windowsills looked in desperate need of an update, their white paint was faded and cracked.
Stacey whipped out a roll of self adhesive vinyl – you can purchase a similar roll from Amazon for just £7.
Unfurling the gorgeous wood-effect vinyl, she lay it gently across the windowsill, using a smoothing tool to push the edges down neatly.
She told viewers: “So, I’m using a vinyl wrap to try and make this look just a little bit better.”
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“Top tip, if you get any bubbles in your vinyl, get your hairdryer and just blow some hot air onto it and smooth them out afterwards.”
The heat from a hairdryer will soften your material and allow the air bubbles to be more easily pushed out from beneath the vinyl.
However, you don’t want to use a heat setting that’s on too high, as this could damage the wrap.
Gently smoothing away the lumps and bumps, Stacey took a step back to admire her handiwork – she’d totally transformed the windowsill.
“Looks brand new!” she beamed.
And the vinyl finish has way more benefits than just its modern look.
They’re really low maintenance to upkeep and can be simply wiped down with a damp cloth to clean.
The vinyl is also resistant to moisture and rot, so you won’t have to worry about damp and mould creeping in and spoiling your DIY.