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I’ve begun demolition on the bathroom, which is the first major step after planning the renovation. My first big demo project is removing a glued-on wall mirror covering one entire wall in our bathroom. Living…

Today, I am discussing my Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Renovating a Bathroom, written in my tried-and-true To-Do list format that I use for every DIY project. I hope you will find it useful if you…

I have been looking forward to the day when I can start my DIY bathroom renovation and put so many of my DIY skills to the test. And today is the day! Both of our…

Today, in the spirit of learning for my readers who consider yourselves intrepid DIYers, I want to share my journey into using a router for woodworking. Strap yourselves in, people, because it has been quite…

As I continue to improve our tiny little terrace, today I am excited to share a quick and impactful project with you: how to refinish metal furniture. Sometimes, a quick project with immediate results can…

Last week, I shared with you the new privacy screen I built for two walls of our terrace. I love the result, and it was not a difficult project. This week, let me share with…

The sun has been shining in the UK, and you can see a spring in peoples’ steps. Bring on the outdoor fun, as we all get excited for warmer weather, blue skies and sun! To…

Door and window hardware can be incredibly powerful additions to your home, bringing a completely new feel to a room. But does installing new door knobs feel like it could be beyond your skills? I…

And that’s a wrap! The project for refreshing the shelves in the lounge is complete. And the impact is everything I had hoped it would be! What was supposed to be a quick little detour…

The last few weeks, I’ve been on a mission to refresh the bespoke shelves in our lounge. I began with some organisation hacks in the base units, followed by an unsuccessful attempt at installing accent…