A HOMEOWNER is warning against a popular DIY gardening trend that ruined her outdoor space in under a year. Victoria shared before and after photos after painting her patio using a stencil. 2 Victoria previously loved her stencilled patio but has warned people against doing it this year Credit: TikTok @victoriajane6x 2 Victoria shared how the design didn't last one year and looked patchy Credit: TikTok @victoriajane6x On her @victoriajane6x account, she urged people to think twice before doing the home transformation this year.
She wrote: “Your annual reminder not to paint a concrete patio. “Thinking of painting your concrete patio? Don't do it! “Don't be tempted by the stencilled pretty patterns. It doesn't last.
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