Blogging Tools & Resources
These are some of our favourite tools and resources that we use every day for blogging and sharing new content here on the blog and elsewhere!
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Cloudways
Website Hosting
Our website host who we love! They have great customer service and allow you to host multiple domains under one account.
It’s really affordable, fast and they have a free transfer service to migrate your blog over to them taking the hassle out of switching!
Genesis Framework
Website Setup for WordPress
The Genesis Framework offers features to make it simple to set up your site exactly the way you want it. Genesis provides the framework you need to build a secure, SEO-friendly, powerful WordPress site without the bloat.
Flodesk
For Building Email Lists
Flodesk is our recommended email marketing platform which we use for all of our emails. They make it easy to segment your subscribers into groups, create opt-ins and deliver content based on your reader’s needs. It’s also super user-friendly and easy to set up!
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Google Drive
For Document Storage & Content Creation
Google Drive is our cloud-based document storage system of choice. We use it for creating all post as well as storing all of our documents, courses and financial documents.
It easily syncs with all of our computers and mobile phones, too!
AWIN
For Affiliate Marketing
It’s really affordable, fast and they have a free transfer service to migrate your blog over to them taking the hassle out of switching!
Grammarly
For Perfect Spelling & Grammar
Grammarly is a tool that helps you check for spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes. Best of all, the basic version is completely free!
Our Photography Essentials
Camera
For All Photography
This is the camera we have a love.
There’s no need to blow your budget on a camera though as there are a lot of great and more affordable options available!
Lens
Our Favourite Lens
This is our go-to lens which we use on a daily basis. We absolutely love it and most of the newer photos you see here have been taken with it.
Lens
Wide-Angle Lens
This lens is perfect for super wide shots and taking pictures in small spaces.
Tripod
For Sharp Images
Invaluable when taking shots indoors. We love this tripod because it’s really light but still strudy.
Creative Cloud
For Photo Editing
We use Photoshop and Lightroom to edit all of our photos. It’s by far the best tool out there!
You can try it for free for 7 days to see if it’s right for you!
Gorilla Pod
Perfect For Small Spaces
A perfect little tripod that’s versatile, light and flexible. There are lots of different kinds of pods depending on what kind of camera you have.
Camera
For Videos
We use this small mirrorless camera to film almost all of our YouTube videos!
Lens
Wide Angle Lens For Video
This wide angle lens is great for capturing interiors and DIY projects.
DIY Tools & Essentails
These are our all-time favourite tools and DIY supplies that we use for almost all of our projects! We’ve tried and tested hundreds of tools over the years and these are the ones we always recommend!
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Our Favourite Powertools
Cordless Drill
If there’s just one tool you own, this is the one to get! You’ll use it for everything from hanging pictures and installing shelves right through to building furniture.
Mitre Saw
This is one of those tools that you’ll use much more than you ever thought and we definitely wish we’d bought ours years earlier! This is an entry level one that’s super reasonable. We’ve had ours for about 5 years and it’s still going strong after a lot of projects!
Nailer
Because it’s the most fun tool to use. Ever. Seriously though, it’s a really handy tool to have and you’ll probably use it much more than you expect.
Hammer Drill
This is essentially a more powerful version of the cordless drill. You’ll need it if you have to drill into more serious brickwork and we’d recommend it if you have a lot of drilling to do, too.
Basic DIY Tools & Accessories
Workbench
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Paintbrushes
These are our go-to paintbrushes that we use for every painting project. We’ve had them for over 8 years and they’re still as good as new!
Vacuum Cleaner
I didn’t realise it was possible to love a vacuum cleaner so much! Our Kärcher Wet & Dry vacuum is super sturdy, cheap and you can even attach it to your powertools to suck away the dust!
Clamps
These quick grip clamps make it easy to reposition and move them quickly and easily.
Ladder
We have a couple of ladders but this one is still out favourite. It’s super versatile and also comes with a clever platform which is ideal for a lot of pesky DIY jobs where you spend a lot of time up on a ladder.
Sealant Gun
This is our third sealant gun and this one is here to stay. It’s really sturdy and always does what it has to! Whatever you do, don’t opt for a plastic one!
Spirit Level
A good spirit level is essential when DIYing. We’ve used this one for years and love it.
Screwdrivers
It goes without saying, that screwdrivers are an essential part of any DIY kit.
Must-Have DIY Supplies
Peel Away
This the only paint stripper we recommend. Over the years we’ve tried lots of different strippers and this is the only one that doesn what it should! It’s not cheap but worth every penny!
Wood Glue
This is our favourite wood glue. It’s strong and dries completely clear which is why we use it for all craft projects, too!
Furniture Oil
Our go-to for refreshing and restoring wooden furniture.
Multi-Purpouse Filler
Super lightweight, easy to sand and dries quickly.
Masking Tape
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Sandpaper
There are surprising differences in sandpaper quality. We find that this one lasts longer and sands better than all of the others we’ve tried.
