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Category: DIY

DIY, Gardening, Home & Interiors

In Praise of Pink Sheds: Why I Fell in Love with the Pink She Shed Life

There’s something magical about a shed. That humble wooden outbuilding tucked into the corner of the garden, long seen as a place to stash muddy … Read More ›

Posted on June 11, 2025
DIY

Chasing Cables: The DIY Guide to Hiding Wires Like a Pro

There comes a point in every DIYer’s life where you look around your living room, spot that jungle of wires snaking down from your TV, … Read More ›

Posted on June 11, 2025
DIY, Home & Interiors

Painting Skirting Boards The Same Colour as Walls: Why It Works and How to Do It

There’s something strangely satisfying about a room that just flows. You know the kind—no jarring breaks in colour, just calm, cohesive loveliness. One of the … Read More ›

Posted on June 11, 2025June 11, 2025
DIY, Home & Interiors

Removing a Load Bearing Wall: What You Need to Know

Thinking about knocking through to create an open-plan kitchen-diner or a brighter living space? You’re not alone. Taking out a support wall is one of … Read More ›

Posted on June 11, 2025
how to remove damp marks from a ceiling
DIY, Home & Interiors

How to Remove Damp Marks from a Ceiling (Tried & Tested!)

There’s nothing quite like lying in bed, gazing up at the ceiling… only to be greeted by a great big damp stain spreading like a … Read More ›

Posted on June 5, 2025
cracked pots
Crafts, DIY, Gardening

7 Upcycling Ideas for Cracked Pots

We’ve all been there — you move a planter and suddenly spot a crack creeping up the side, or worse, you try to lift one … Read More ›

Posted on June 5, 2025
cellar tanking
DIY, Home & Interiors

Cellar Tanking: What It Is, Why You Need It, and How We Did Ours

If you’re lucky enough to have a cellar in your home, the chances are you’ve either thought about turning it into a usable space—or you’ve … Read More ›

Posted on June 5, 2025July 5, 2025
dirty grout
DIY, Home & Interiors, Home Organisation

How to Revive White Grout Using a Grout Pen: A Quick and Easy DIY Win

There’s nothing quite like sparkling clean tiles to make your bathroom or kitchen feel fresh and inviting. But even if your tiles are spotless, tired, … Read More ›

Posted on June 5, 2025
painted over screws
DIY, Home & Interiors

How to Remove Painted Over Screws (Without Damaging Your Walls or Furniture)

Painted-over screws can be incredibly frustrating. Whether you’re upcycling old furniture, trying to remove a shelf, or redecorating a room, discovering a screw head buried … Read More ›

Posted on June 5, 2025June 5, 2025
DIY chalk paint
DIY

DIY Chalk Paint Recipe

  How to Make Your Own DIY Chalk Paint: A Simple Guide Looking to give furniture a vintage makeover or upcycle a thrift store find? … Read More ›

Posted on June 3, 2025June 4, 2025

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