People all around the world are impressed with my budget-friendly DIY – it instantly elevates solar lights in your yard
IF you’re setting up your garden in preparation for long summer nights, this DIY may be for you.
One woman showed her followers the hack she used to elevate her solar lights.
In her viral video, Pelin (@pelinsliving) demonstrated the simple upgrade she made to her outdoor lights.
The European-based DIY pro began by purchasing a solar lamp for just under a dollar at her local store.
Pelin also picked up two white tea light holders with wired detailing on the sides.
She revealed that the total project cost her around $3 to make from scratch.
For her first step, she removed the spiked stand from the solar light, leaving only the bulb and panel.
Pelin used a hot glue gun to attach the base of the bulb to the inside of one of the tealight holders.
She then glued the bases of the two holders together to create a stand for the DIY decor light.
Pelin placed the completed solar light on an outdoor table in her garden to show off the finished look.
TikTok users from a variety of countries shared their thoughts on the DIY project in the comments section.
“Thanks for the good idea,” wrote one impressed viewer from the Czech Republic.
“Wow, great idea, I’m going to try it tomorrow,” said a German-speaking follower.
“Thanks for the tip,” commented a TikTok user in French.
“How nice, I’ll make it too,” said a Dutch-speaking viewer.
One person wrote that the light looked “cool” and the idea was “smart” in Italian.
Another Italian speaker said the idea was “super for a balcony.”
How to make your backyard a little paradise
Houna Bech is an interior designer and founder of the style blog With Houna.
She revealed to The U.S. Sun five tips for transforming a drab outdoor space into a “sensory-rich little paradise.”
1. Embrace nature
“Use your landscaping, trees, flowers, and organic environment as your muse,” she said.
2. Bring the inside out
“Repeat color palettes, textures, and materials so the transition between indoors and out is seamless,” she said.
3. Create zones for specific purposes
“I might design a luxurious cabana with plush loungers and vanities for alfresco makeup sessions with my girlfriends,” she said.
4. Prioritize comfort
“I’m talking cloud-like sectionals, upholstered daybeds, and oversized weather-resistant poufs you can really envelop yourself in,” she said.
5. Get creative
“Finally, turn your entire outdoor area into an artistic installation,” Bech said.
A Polish-speaking follower was inspired to buy the same tealight holders for their DIY.
“I feel an idea coming,” said another inspired Dutch-speaking TikTok user.
Pelin pointed out that the solar paneling meant the lights were ideal for outdoor use.
“You don’t have to switch anything on or off,” she wrote in the comments section.
She added that the solar light can easily be removed if you want to place a candle inside instead.
