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 tea spill across the plaster. We had this exact issue in our bedroom – the kind of unsightly water mark you just can’t ignore. Turns…
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.
Home Organisation
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How to Clean a Cooker Hood Filter (Without Losing Your Mind)
Since our big kitchen renovation in 2021, our cooker hood has been working overtime. Between Sunday roasts, weeknight curries, full English breakfasts, and a few too many bacon sarnies, our poor extractor fan is constantly pulling its weight. And as any busy family kitchen knows, it doesn’t take long before…
Home Organisation
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Moisture on the Inside of Windows – What Can You Do About It?
You’d be forgiven for thinking that in the age of double glazing, draught-proofing, and all things energy efficient, we’d have left condensation issues back in the 70s, along with avocado bathroom suites and net curtains. But moisture on the inside of windows remains one of the most common issues faced…
Crafts
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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 from the base and your favourite terracotta beauty crumbles like a Rich Tea biscuit in hot tea (arf arf!). But before you sigh and send…
Gardening
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How to Plug Holes in an Outside Pot (Without Losing Your Marbles or Your Marigolds)
If you’re anything like me, your outdoor pots have seen better days. Maybe you found the perfect ceramic beauty at a car boot sale or salvaged a classic terracotta number from the back of the shed—but it’s got a hole or two (and not the kind at the bottom for…
DIY
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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 already ventured down the slightly musty stairs and wondered what on earth to do about the damp smell. Well, we’ve been there. In our old…
DIY
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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, discoloured grout can drag the whole look down (see pics of our bathroom tiles, below, that were starting to look a little discoloured and tired!)….
DIY
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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 beneath layers of paint can quickly stall progress. We had such an issue with these when we first moved into our current home 6 years…