A DIY pro has revealed how she saved herself thousands by giving her drive a budget refresh for £23 – and people are struggling to believe it’s not brand-new.
After finishing up her garage conversion, DIY pro Ashley spotted that her driveway was looking a little worse for wear.
But rather than splashing out on new tarmac or pricey block paving, she decided to give it a budget-friendly glow-up using a B&Q bargain.
Now people are vowing to give her trick a go themselves, with one labeling her idea ‘genius’.
She said: “Magic in a bottle!!!
“After using the driveway to mix up the cement for the garage conversion, it was looking pretty tired, to say the least!
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“I came across this product whilst in B&Q and thought for £23 I’ll give it a whirl, not expecting much but it has made my tarmac drive look like new!”
Sharing how she used the wonder product, Ashley added: “My top tips are to apply it with a long pile roller and a pole to save your back!
“My front garden transformation is coming on canny!”
During the short reel, Ashley shares a glimpse at what his drive looked like before.
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The black tarmac drive is discoloured and grey in places, with track marks from her car.
To transform it, all Ashley had to do was pour the tarmac restorer into a paint tray, and spread it evenly with a paint roller.
In the comments, she confirmed she applied two coats, using the entire five-liter bottle.
Shoppers can pick up the Sika Black Tarmac restorer from various retailers, including B&Q, for just £23.
Fans loved the budget makeover, with Ashley’s step-by-step guide gaining more than 2,200 likes and 112,000 views.
Known online as @east_shore_home, the content creator regularly shares interior design tips and home decor hacks with his 166,000 followers.
In the comments, Instagrammers shared their reactions, with one writing: “This is amazing! It looks like new.”
“What a dream,” commented another.
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A third added: “Genius! Might have to convince Mr BB to do this until we can afford to finish tarmac.”
Someone else put: “I did mine 3 years ago and it’s still looking good, although I think I used 18 tubs… yours looks lovely, I bet all the neighbours are jealous.”
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