I'm a DIY pro – the super easy way to touch up paint without making a mess – and there’s not a paintbrush in sight | The Sun

A DIY pro has taken to TikTok to share the super easy way she touches up paint chips without making a mess – and you won’t need to dig out paint tins or brushes either. 

Lizzy and Phil shared how they’ve sped up the process by decanting their paint into touch-up pens. 


Known online as @renovationhq, the pair regularly share DIY, home hacks and cleaning tips with their 13,500 followers. 

In a new reel, they said: “Hate going to the shed for paint? This hack’s for you. 

“Syringe paint into a touch-up pen. Apply brush head. 

“Touch up. Seal & store for later.”

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Below the video, she added: “

Below the video, she added: “If, like us, you store your paint outside these touch-up pens are a brilliant solution for touching up paint chips with ease & mean you don't have to go hunting for your paint tins with the spiders every time you see a chip. 

“Fill up with your paint, touch up your paintwork and store in the cupboard for the next time you need them.”

The pens are available from various retailers, including Amazon, with prices starting from just £5.95. 

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Fans loved her quick and easy hack, with the video gaining more than 560 likes and 63,800 views. 

In the comments, the TikTokker’s followers shared their reactions, but not all were impressed, with another adding: “I’d prob have to hunt the shed for this tool too.”

They’re not the only ones sharing their savvy DIY tips online – Beth also took to TikTok to reveal how she transformed her kitchen using Wilko’s £10 quick-dry paint. 

Fans couldn’t believe how luxe it looked, with some even questioning if it was the same kitchen. 

Beth said: “Would you believe me if I told you that these cupboards were painted with a £10 paint and no prep work?

“Well, you should do because this is the same kitchen eight months ago. 

“The paint is this one from Wilko and I absolutely swear by it.” 

She used Wilko’s Quick Dry Cupboard & Furniture Paint, priced at just £10 for a 750 ml can.

Fans loved her DIY tip, with the video gaining more than 720 likes and 48,600 views. 

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