Even if you have absolutely no DIY skills, one of the easiest ways you can save money on your home renovation is by doing the messy prep work yourself. Removing old layers of wallpaper, ripping up faded carpets and cleaning bricks are all very easy home improvements and can save you a lot of money. Another easy DIY project is removing laminate flooring and we’re sharing how to remove laminate flooring + a secret tip that will make removing a laminate floor completely effortless. Last ... Read the Post
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Gloss Over Gloss
We're finally starting to see a bit of progress on our spare bedroom makeover. This weekend, as well as trying to finish stripping all the wallpaper and stripping the old and chipped layers of paint off the skirting boards, we've also started working on the cornice. We're lucky to still have a few of the original period features, like the cornice, so we want to make the most of them. Except for being covered in loads of glossy paint and just a few cracks, it's all in good ... Read the Post
I just can’t get enough!
Progress in our spare bedroom is slow. Very slow. Last week we told you about starting to strip the wallpaper. Stripping the paper started out really well and it came off in huge strips. Well, the paper must have heard us and decided to turn our lives into a sticky paper nightmare. It's probably my own fault for boasting about it! It honestly feels like it's changed its mind and has decided to stick to the wall. Needless to say, progress has slowed down considerably as we are now tearing ... Read the Post
Caulk vs. Silicone
Recently we told you about filling the gaps around the picture rail in our bedroom with caulk and redoing the seal around our bath with silicone. There is a huge selection of different sealants available and choosing the right one can be difficult. Our quick guide will make choosing the right product easier. Basically, both acrylic caulk and silicone do the same job. Still, there are some significant differences to consider when choosing whether silicon or caulk is right for your ... Read the Post