I’m a DIY pro – the best way to stop your nosey neighbours peering into your garden – it’s on-trend & super easy to make
A DIY pro has revealed how she stopped her nosey neighbours peering into her garden – and people are so obsessed with her DIY screen that they’re vowing to make one of their own.
Shayna Alnwick revealed how she used cheap wooden beams and a spray-paint gun to make the on-trend paneling for her pergola, giving her some much-needed privacy and shade during the summer months.
Known online as The Flipped Piece (@shaynaalnwick), the content creator regularly shares budget DIY hacks and interior design inspiration with her 814,400 followers.
In a new TikTok reel, she said: “Here’s how I build a super easy DIY privacy screen to stop the neighbours from peeking in the backyard.
“So I went to Home Depot and I got 1 by 4 treated pieces of wood.”
Shayna then went on to explain how she used a spray-paint gun to match the panels to her existing pergola, before securing them in place with a nail gun.
She continued: “I [sprayed] about 22 pieces of wood in just under an hour… then I began building the screen.
“The most important part is to make sure your first piece is leveled. That way, all the rest of them are cohesive with it.
“Took a few dance breaks, use my ladder, put that wood up with a nail gun, and in just over half a day, I was able to create this amazing, beautiful DIY privacy screen.
“And it looks so good.”
Shoppers can pick up similar wooden beams from various retailers, including Wickes, with prices starting at just £7.33.
Spray paint guns are also available to buy online, with stores like Screwfix selling them for as little as £19.99.
Fans loved her crafty idea, with the video gaining more than 9,100 likes and 272,100 views.
In the comments, DIY fans shared their reactions, with one writing: “Absolutely gorgeous.”
“LOVE IT…..PICASSO,” commented another.
A third added: “Beautiful I have a place I’m gonna do mine just like that. Thank you for the great idea.”
Someone else suggested: “What’s great is you can hang planters on the other side for an herb garden!!! love this!”
Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@the-sun.co.uk and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line.