So, you’ve got a garden shed that needs moving. Maybe it’s blocking your grand vision for a new patio, or the neighbour’s tree is suddenly shading your prized tomatoes. Whatever the reason, you’re staring at the wooden beast and thinking, “How on earth do I move that?” Well, good news…
Category: Home that Works
A home should support the way you actually live.
This section focuses on functional, lived-in homes – from bedrooms and storage to indoor plants and outdoor spaces – with an emphasis on decisions that make everyday life easier.
Here you’ll find guidance, experience, and thoughtful choices that help your home feel calm, practical, and genuinely usable, rather than just nice to look at.
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 wellies, half-used tins of paint, and spiderweb-covered tools. But somewhere along the way—maybe it was during lockdown, or maybe it was my sudden Pinterest-fuelled epiphany—I…
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, and think, there’s got to be a better way. And there is! It’s called chasing cables, and no, it doesn’t involve sprinting after a rogue…
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 easiest (and trendiest) ways to achieve that is by painting skirting boards the same colour as walls. It’s a design trick that’s quietly taking over…
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 the most popular ways to modernise older UK homes, and is something that we’ve now done in not one, but three homes of ours that…
What’s the Average Cost of a Bathroom Renovation in the UK in 2025?
If you’re dreaming of a brand-new bathroom with spa vibes, sleek storage, or maybe just a toilet that doesn’t gurgle when you flush — you’re not alone. A bathroom renovation can be one of the most satisfying home upgrades. But let’s talk about what everyone wants to know when their…
Frameless vs. Framed: Which Custom Glass Shower Door is Right for You?
If you’re giving your bathroom a bit of a glow-up, you’re probably already knee-deep in tile samples, Pinterest boards, and “quick trips” to B&Q that somehow last two hours. One of the most overlooked, but seriously impactful, elements in a bathroom redesign is options when it comes to a custom…
How to Choose the Perfect Custom Glass Shower Door for Your Bathroom
Let’s be honest: nothing makes a bathroom feel more luxurious (without completely gutting the place) than a sleek, sparkling glass shower door. Whether you’re giving your bathroom a minor facelift or doing a full-scale reno worthy of Grand Designs, a custom glass shower door can completely transform the space. But…