It’s kind of assumed that if you renovate a property before you sell, you’ll always make money. This is why so many people are trying to work out the renovations that give the best return. But honestly, it’s a lot more complicated than that. The…
View PostWe’ve had our house valued at least once in the last five years, despite the fact we aren’t actually bothered about moving right now. This might make you think, “Well isn’t that a waste of time for the valuer or estate agent?” but it’s actually…
View PostIf you have children, you understand the battle. Your hallway gets absolutely wrecked every single day from muddy boots, damp coats, school bags dropped mid-stride, and the occasional mystery stain. Arguably, your hallway sees more dirt than any other room. So how can you make…
View PostDesigning a new bathroom? Welcome to the chaos! There’s loads to think about, from the tiles and mermaid boards to the taps and toilet size. It’s a lot I know. You want the new space to be practical and beautiful, and it always feels like…
View PostI don’t know what it is about a bath that is deeply restorative. It’s one of life’s uncomplicated pleasures, and yet for millions of people in the UK, the high sides of a standard bath make it a daily hazard rather than a daily comfort.…
View PostBuying a home is one of the biggest milestones of your life. You’ve survived the viewings, the surveys, the solicitors, the nerve-shredding wait, and the moment someone finally handed you a set of keys that actually belong to you. So now what? A cup of…
View PostWe’re all trying to make the most of the space we have. And it often feels like no matter how much you have, you always need more. So we build extensions, convert lofts, reimagine the garden, use our walls to display precious items and so…
View PostWe don’t actually have a BBQ, but we’re in the middle of trying to decide which type is going to be best for us. Let me tell you, I had no idea there were so many options. Gas, charcoal, multiple burners, smokers, hob rings, the…
View PostWhen you’re renovating your home (or even just clearing out your garage or demolishing part of your garden), you’ll probably find that you have so much stuff, you need a skip. I know we’ve been there. How does this stuff even accumulate? Sometimes, it feels…
View PostUk summers can be tricky for our plants. We don’t have any rain for a month and then suddenly we have a deluge that basically floods the garden. Sometimes, it feels like all or nothing, and this can be hard to deal with. But, you…
View PostWhen it comes to DIY, I’m all about organisation. Anything that can make my life easier so when I come to start a new project, I have everything I need. Now I am not a welder (that’s my husband). But we have a setup that’s…
View PostRight, let’s talk windows. And yes, I promise this is going to be more exciting than it sounds. For years, windows were the wallflower of home renovations. They were purely functional and rarely given a second thought. But now, people are choosing to incorporate fun…
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