The ‘genius’ hack saving DIY fans time – and it only requires common £2 item

can take a lot of time and money, especially if you follow the traditional renovation process, which often involves hiring multiple contractors, obtaining permits, and dealing with unexpected delays or expenses.

Traditional renovations typically include extensive demolition, structural changes, and custom work, all of which can drive up costs and extend the timeline.

However, alternative methods—such as modular renovations, prefabricated materials, or —can help streamline the process, reduce costs, and minimise disruptions to your daily life.

While many DIY tips are circulating online, a woman’s £2 “genius” hack has stunned the online community.

The woman, Sue, was finding it tough to sand the her bannister, and soon after starting the arduous task, she knew she couldn’t continue, reports .

To save time, she looked around her house for things that could help remove the stubborn paint from the wood.

And the solution she found was something that is always available in everyone’s house. While checking through her kitchen drawer, she spotted her vegetable peeler and decided, after hours of trying and failing, that she had nothing to lose.

Describing it as a success would be an understatement—Sue stated that it enabled her to complete the job in half the time.

She is now thinking of implementing the hack on her skirting boards as well.

Posting to the Extreme Budget DIY and Life Hacks Facebook group, she said: “After spending hours sanding and peeling a number of layers of my upstairs bannister.”

“I was about to give up. I then saw my veg peeler in the drawer! I cannot believe how quickly I’ve got two stair banisters done. I’ve saved a fortune.”

Many people commented, calling her a “genius”.

One person said: “Omg I’m so doing this.”

Another added: “OMG I’ve been on at my other have to do this for ages!! Next weekend I’m going to start”.