I Thought Paint Was Cheap—Now I'm Stuck With It

I thought painting my flat would be a quick win. The real price? Not the £40 for paint, but the three half-full cans I can’t get rid of. Turns out, liquid paint is hazardous waste. My council charges £45 just to take it. I tried drying it out with cat litter. The flat reeked for days. Still, the paint clung to the bottom, refusing to harden. I called recycling centers—most don’t even take paint. I tried giving it away, but no one wanted my weird shade of blue. Now the cans sit in the hallway, a reminder that DIY isn’t always about saving money. Sometimes it’s just about learning what you can’t throw away. #HomeBudgetFail #DIYDisaster #BrokeButCreative #Home