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Gaining More Closet Space, Part 1 – Cutting into the Wall

The idea of cutting into a wall is terrifying. But it is the first and most critical step of my latest DIY: expanding the space above our closets. The goal is to gain more previously unusable closet space. I keep reminding myself, as I get my tools ready to make the first cut, it is only drywall. It is easily replaced if needed. But of course, I do not know what is behind the wall, and having never done this before, it feels big! Am I taking on something too advanced for my skills? Let me reassure you, if you…

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A Kitchen Mini-Renovation: The Final Reveal

Over the last several months, I’ve been working on a kitchen mini-renovation of our small, outdated and cluttered kitchen. Good-bye orange flooring, hello more storage space. As shared here, we plan to do a full…

Kitchen Updates: A luxurious DIY appliance garage

Are your kitchen counters free and clear from clutter? Or do you have appliances everywhere? I hate all the clutter on our kitchen counters, and my dream is to add a DIY appliance garage. Picture…

The Power of Purple: Rug Restoration to the Rescue

Today’s project: Rug restoration. In typical DIY fashion, I always have several projects going on at once. Today, I’m taking a break from the mini-renovation of the kitchen to share another project I’ve been working…

Glad you dropped by. This blog is all about my experiences as I DIY my way through my small London flat. Making mistakes, but learning from them and seeing plenty of hard-won successes too. And always sharing the realities of DIY, both the good and the bad, honestly, openly and with tips and tricks for you to try. I am not an expert, but just one girl trying to make a beautiful home, while finding empowerment through effort. And maybe inspiring you to pursue your own dreams too, whatever they might be. 💪🪚🏠 Read more here.

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