Simon Wardle, owner of patio supplier Armstrong Cheshire, is urging homeowners to ditch the traditional paintbrush in favour of a simple household sponge. He warns that using a brush can lead to ...

And sponge painting has also proven to be a more cost-effective method. A fence paintbrush can set you back anywhere between £5 and £15, while a six-pack of sponges from Tesco is available for ...