No one said remodelling a bathroom was easy, and for my husband Marcus and I, it was certainly a dusty affair …
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The new year is often a time when resolutions are made to improve our lives. And if you’re after a major change, it doesn’t come bigger than a planning a new renovation project. Where do you start I hear you ask…
Nothing beats social media for up-to-the-minute renovation inspiration at the touch of your fingertips, I reckon. So, as a self-confessed Insta addict, here are my five tips on getting the best out of the platforms without feeling as if they are taking over. Be warned, though: online, endless home improvement ideas are always only a few swipes away…
They say staying in is the new going out, and I say as much as I love exploring new places, trying out foods and enjoying a fancy cocktail (or two), there’s something to be said for an evening spent in your own home, surrounded by the familiar, your family and friends (not to mention your favourite home comforts and winter TV)…
Planning permission was first on the agenda, but where to start with a grade-2 listed property? Luckily I knew a friend who had some walls replaced in the garden of her listed town house. So I started by talking to her. “Join the Listed Property Owners’ Club (LPOC),” she said, which turned out to be great advice. The club offers support and advice to its members as well as insurance catered specifically for Grade-1 and 2 listed properties. So this…
I’ll get straight to the point. Finding tradespeople – good, quality, tradespeople that tick all the right boxes – is hard. Probably the most stressful part of this renovating process so far…
With moving in day finally upon us it was safe to say that we didn’t know much about renovating before we took on the mammoth task of gutting and extending our little listed cottage in the country. But first things first, let’s get used to our new décor…
Earlier this year, the main project on my mind was getting our bedroom sorted for summer – and now it's the ideal place to snuggle down and weather the darker months. But refurb or not, we all spend at least a third of our lives in bed. So, really, it’s worth putting time and money into your sleep area to create a haven you can escape to and unwind after a busy day…