Reno Diaries: The Mini Kitchen Makeover Continues…

One of the first projects I tackled when we moved into the house was trying to improve our dark and depressing little kitchen – you…

Reno Diaries: Why I’d Never Make a Cleaner…

Ahead of another Bank Holiday weekend which will invariably be spent elbow deep in paint, furniture re-arranging, hedge-trimming or some such other task indicating that…

Reno Diaries: The Living Room – a painfully slow update…

I thought it was time to check on my original living room wish list post to see how we’ve been getting on but felt more…

Reno Diaries: Windowgate – The Latest…

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my experience in getting quotes to replace the windows in our house. I left the post at…

Reno Diaries: Our Forever Home One Year On

People often talk about their “forever” home and when they post pictures of it, it’s a beautiful country location, stunning gardens and pretty views. Our…

Reno Diaries: “Altogether it comes to £17,600”

Dear Reader, I give you the truth. This is a quote I was given for replacement windows for our home on the day I’ll never…

Reno Diaries: Going Grey

No, no, no – despite the fact I’m rapidly approaching 35, this is not a post about the annoying grey hairs I keep finding, but…