Essential power tools for home renovations
Discover the ultimate toolkit to kickstart your home renovation journey. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share my list of essential power tools for both … Read more
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How to Build Your Own Decking Area on a Budget
Welcome to my DIY decking build guide that covers two key different types of decking installations. In this guide, I’ll walk you through step-by-step … Read more
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Modern Home Decor: Green Living with Style
Sustainable and eco-friendly modern home decor embraces the ethos of green living while maintaining a stylish and contemporary aesthetic. This approach to interior design … Read more
How To Replace Architrave And Update Your Doors
Ever thought about how a simple change can make your room feel totally different? Well, it’s time to consider the impact of giving your … Read more
How to Build a Garden Office From Scratch – On a Budget
In the era of widespread remote work, the demand for a dedicated workspace at home has intensified. Establishing a garden office has emerged as … Read more
Signs That Indicate A Real Antique vs. Reproduction
Unravelling the mystery between genuine antiques and skilful reproductions can be both gratifying and challenging. By immersing yourself in the world of antique identification … Read more
Luxury Bathroom Renovation Ideas: Creating Your Dream Oasis
Are you yearning to turn your bathroom into a lavish oasis that reflects your taste and style? If so, you’re in the right place! … Read more
How To Build A Garden Workshop
Welcome to a guide that unlocks the gateway to your personal haven – a DIY garden workshop. In this article, I’ll navigate two key … Read more
Things to Consider When Starting a Woodworking Business
Embarking on the journey of launching a woodworking business is akin to crafting a masterpiece from a raw slab of timber. In an age … Read more
Can You Live in a Shed or Summerhouse?
When it comes to the question of whether you can live in a shed, summerhouse or barn, it often depends on how sheds are … Read more
How To Renovate Your Own Bathroom – Step-By-Step Guide
In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how we renovated our own ensuite bathroom! I’ve included some important tips that will save … Read more
How to Build a Wooden Walkway on Ground
If you’re considering creating a wooden walkway on the ground for your garden, take a look at my DIY project using reclaimed wood scaffold … Read more
What Happens When You Plant Trees Too Close Together
Landscaping your home garden is hard work but generally very rewarding. Coming up with a plan prior to starting your gardening journey will ensure … Read more
Footloose In The Kitchen: Finding The Ideal Flooring For Your Culinary Oasis
A well-chosen kitchen floor not only enhances the aesthetics of your culinary oasis but also plays a crucial role in ensuring functionality, comfort, and … Read more
Cost-effective Investments For Energy Efficiency At Home
I’ve recently shared with you an article on how we reduce our bills using renewable energy, but I want to share some investments in … Read more
Style, Function, Durability: Furnishing Your Holiday Home Like a Pro!
You’ve taken the plunge and ventured into the world of holiday rentals, where memorable experiences and extra income await. But here’s the deal – … Read more
Seasonal Curtain Selection: Picking the Perfect Fabric for Every Time of Year
When envisioning the perfect home design, it’s only natural to seek something that complements the current season’s ambiance. However, as the world around us … Read more
Building A Successful Furniture Business: From Skill Set To Opening A Bank Account
Starting a furniture business is more than just crafting beautiful pieces. It’s about understanding the market, honing your skills, and managing the financial aspects … Read more
Transform Your Home with Integrated Digital Signage
As the world becomes more digitally connected, it’s no surprise that our homes are keeping up. Advances in home automation and technology, like Kitcast … Read more
How to Lay Porcelain Slabs – DIY Porcelain Tile Patio
Are you in search of a modern and stylish solution for your patio? If so, 20mm porcelain tiles can provide the specific look and … Read more
How to plaster or re-plaster a wall
Plastering a wall is the sort of job that most people leave to the professionals, but have you ever thought of re-plastering a wall … Read more
Tips To Create More Space In Your Home Instead Of Moving
We all have that deep affection for our homes that makes us reluctant to part ways with them. However, as our families expand or … Read more
Different Ways To Create An Exposed Brick Wall
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love an exposed brick wall inside a house. There’s something so cool about … Read more
How To Start A Furniture Upcycling Business
In today’s world, where environmental concerns are paramount, upcycling has emerged as a powerful and sustainable way to breathe new life into old objects. … Read more
Fallingwater: The Greatest Architecture Of All Time?
Fallingwater, designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, remains an enduring symbol of architectural brilliance and innovation. Its captivating design and remarkable location … Read more
How to Build a Rustic Industrial Dining Table
Building this rustic dining table was one of my favourite projects. Using 100% reclaimed timber I created a beautiful rustic industrial DIY dining table. … Read more
Benefits Of A Garden Room For A Home Office
The number of people working from home is on the rise. All these homeworkers need a suitable work environment at home and a garden … Read more
How To Setup Your first Backyard Chicken Coop And Run
first time chicken owner sharing my experiences
DIY Radiator Cover Build Guide And Plans
A radiator’s primary purpose is simple yet indispensable: to provide warmth and comfort to a living space. Yet, for many of us, these functional … Read more
Why Choose French Polishing
French Polishing is the perfect solution when you want to reveal the beauty of natural wood. It provides a high end, durable finish that … Read more
How to build your own pizza oven
The popularity of homemade food is rising due to lockdown restrictions across the country and the desire for great tasting home cooked dishes. As … Read more
How To Create A Modern Minimalist Patio
As summer approaches and you anticipate entertaining on your deck, creating a minimalist look for your terrace or patio is key to achieving a … Read more
How To Maintaining Your Dishwasher
If you’re like most of us foodies who relish concocting scrumptious meals but dread the pile of dirty pots and pans that comes afterwards, … Read more
How To Restore A Wooden Garden Bench
With a little elbow grease and patience, most of your grotty garden furniture can be given a new lease of life. This picnic bench … Read more
Modern vs. Traditional Cleaning Methods
In the world of cleaning, there has always been a battle between the traditional and the modern. Traditional cleaning methods, including vacuum cleaners, brooms, … Read more
The Best Solid Wood Dining Tables for 2024
When looking for the perfect dining table it can be difficult to find something suitable for your home decor style and budget. There are … Read more
Artificial Plants: Beauty and Convenience
In today’s fast-paced world, the desire for nature’s beauty is often hindered by time constraints and limited resources. However, with the advent of quality … Read more
Exploring the Difference Between British and French Interior Design
When it comes to interior design, different regions have their own unique styles that reflect their cultural heritage and aesthetic preferences. Two prominent styles … Read more
How to Choose the Right Home Security System for You
Protecting your home should be your primary priority. Home security systems provide innovative amenities and solutions in today’s technologically developed world to safeguard the … Read more
Engineered Wood Flooring or Solid Wood Flooring, Which Is Right for Me?
Choosing the right flooring for your home is a decision that holds significant importance. After all, your floors play a crucial role in both … Read more
How To Make Small Spaces Feel Bigger
In today’s fast-paced world, where urban living is increasingly becoming the norm, it’s no surprise that small living spaces have gained popularity. Compact apartments, … Read more
Impact of New EPC Regulations 2025 on the UK Property Market and Landlords
The United Kingdom’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 heavily relies on improving the energy efficiency of rental properties. The implementation … Read more
How to Restore and Maintain Oak Kitchen Worktops
In this post, I will guide you through the process of restoring your oak worktops. If you have neglected the maintenance of your wooden … Read more
What Type of Flooring Best Suits a Busy Family
If you have a busy family, you know that your home is constantly underfoot. From running to and from school and activities to playing … Read more
What to Consider When Looking for the Perfect TV
Finding the right TV is an important decision as it is generally the focal point of many modern living rooms and where people spend … Read more
How To Insulate A Pole Barn
A pole barn is a type of building that is constructed using wooden poles or posts to support the roof and walls. They are … Read more
The Firewood Dilemma – How to Keep Your Woodpile Termite-Free
Firewood is a great source of warmth and ambience, but it can also be a problem for pests. The right storage techniques can keep … Read more
DIY Wood Projects to Elevate Your Living Space
Whether you are in the process of building your dream home or you want to make your current one more sustainable, there are many … Read more
Top 4 Reasons You Might Consider Hiring A Buyer’s Agent
Are you looking to buy a home? Then it’s important to consider the potential benefits of working with a Buyer’s Agent. These real estate … Read more
Freestanding vs fitted bookshelves – Which is right for me?
Finding the perfect bookshelves for all your favourite books might seem like a simple task. However, if you want your interior decor to look … Read more
How to clean a kitchen extractor fan
A kitchen extractor fan is a vital part of any kitchen, as it helps to remove smoke, steam, and other odours that can accumulate … Read more
Everything You Need To Know About Solar Panels For Your House
Solar panels harness the power of the sun to produce electricity. They are made up of multiple photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into … Read more
How to Remodel a Bathroom on a Budget – DIY Bathroom Makeover
I’ve recently completed the third bathroom refit in our house and for the second time, we managed to achieve this for under £1000. Within … Read more
How To Choose The Right Water Heating Solution For You
If you’re looking to install a new hot water heater or replace an old one to save on energy costs, you’re in the right … Read more
Plywood in construction – Advantages and Disadvantages
Materials are a vital aspect of construction and design, both in terms of architectural design theory and practical project management. Development is constant and … Read more
How to Improve Your Garden Room Security
Garden rooms are big business these days. They offer a great, cost-effective way to add additional living or work space to our homes. With … Read more
Everything you need to know about PIR insulation boards
Insulation boards are one of the most widely used insulating products. There are different varieties, all with specific properties, but PIR insulation boards seem … Read more
Lay-Z-Spa Helsinki Review – Running Costs and Maintenance
We’ve owned our Helskinki hot tub now for just over a year and I’d like to share what we have learned about the product … Read more
Lekto Nestro Softwood Log review (plus discount code)
Lekto Wood Fuels have recently released a new product called a Nestro Softwood Log. Lekto is marketing these heat logs as a fast output … Read more
Lekto Fire Logs review – and discount code
Lekto Wood Fuels is one of the key players in the sustainable wood fuel market so I wanted to see how their new product, … Read more
Why is Rattan Furniture so Expensive?
Outdoor furniture is an essential part of outdoor living. It creates a comfortable and functional place in our outdoor spaces where we can sit, … Read more
How to Refurbish Your Bannister and Staircase
Refurbishing your bannister and staircase, rather than replacing it can be a very rewarding task and can save you a load of money. It … Read more
How to Promote Your Wood Furniture Business
Wooden furniture is a popular choice among many homeowners and businesses alike. It brings a warming presence to any interior space which is why … Read more
Is it worth getting home buyers protection insurance
Buying a property in the UK is no easy task due to the many steps and different parties involved. Whether you’re completely new to … Read more
How to Prepare Your Home Before Going on Vacation
You’re getting ready to go on vacation but you’re worried you might not have secured and prepared your home properly. There may be some … Read more
Where to find the best outdoor log store
Keeping your fire wood safe and dry is essential if you own a log burning stove, open fire or another appliance that requires wood … Read more
How to insulate your BillyOh garden office log cabin
In my previous post, I described in detail how to build a BillyOh Kent garden office log cabin. Now I’ve made progress on the … Read more
How to Build the Best Budget Insulated Garden Room
In this post I’m going to show you in detail how to build your own garden office for the least amount of money, whilst … Read more
How to mix and match wood furniture in bedroom
Mixing wood furniture in your bedroom can be a complex thing. Or at least, it seems that way at first. Actually, what it comes … Read more
Hoover H-Purifier 300 review
This week I’m reviewing the Hoover H-Purifier 300, a smart air filter designed to take all the unwanted pollens, allergens, gases and other nasties … Read more
How to make a 100% reclaimed wood retro desk
I’ve been looking to make a piece of furniture for a while now and I’m excited to say I’ve finally finished my first major … Read more
What is more energy-saving? Gas or electric water heating?
Water heating is one of the most energy-consuming activities we carry out in our homes. According to the Department of Energy, water heating accounts … Read more
Lekto kiln dried oak logs review
Having a log burner or open fire in your home at this time of year is fantastic. The warmth, the sound and the aesthetics … Read more
Lekto kiln dried birch firewood review
Today I’m reviewing the kiln dried birch logs from Lekto Wood Fuels. With January and February being the coldest months in the UK, this … Read more
Lekto Night Briquettes Review and Discount Code
Lekto Wood Fuels have kindly sent me some of their night briquettes for the purpose of this review. With the cold winter fast approaching … Read more
Lekto hardwood heat logs review and discount code
I’ve recently received these hardwood heat logs from Lekto and we’ve been testing them out over the weekend to see how they stack up … Read more
How to Make Your Bathroom Setup More Eco-Friendly
There are lots of different ways to make a bathroom more eco-friendly from the systems that are installed to the type of toilet roll … Read more
5 Heavy Duty Equipments You May Need For Home Improvement
Home remodelling can be an exceptionally cathartic activity. Out with the old, and in with the new. The sooner you complete your remodelling, the … Read more
8 Tips to Preserve Your Wooden Home or Garden Building
All types of houses require custom maintenance and preservation to make them last. Concrete dwellings, for instance, need proper curing, winter care, and regular … Read more
