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Camera

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This is the camera we have a love.
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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.

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Lens

Wide-Angle Lens

This lens is perfect for super wide shots and taking pictures in small spaces.

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Tripod

For Sharp Images

Invaluable when taking shots indoors. We love this tripod because it’s really light but still strudy.

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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!

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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.

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Camera

For Videos

We use this small mirrorless camera to film almost all of our YouTube videos!

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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

Get Our Cordless Drill

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.

Get Our Mitre Saw

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!

Get Our Nailer

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.

Get Our Hammer Drill

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

Get Our Workbench

Workbench

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Get Our Paintbrushes

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!

Get Our Vacuum Cleaner

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!

Get Our Clamps

Clamps

These quick grip clamps make it easy to reposition and move them quickly and easily.

Get Our Ladder

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.

Get Our Sealant Gun

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!

Get Our Spirit Level

Spirit Level

A good spirit level is essential when DIYing. We’ve used this one for years and love it.

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Screwdrivers

It goes without saying, that screwdrivers are an essential part of any DIY kit.

Must-Have DIY Supplies

Get Peel Away

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!

Get This Wood Glue

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!

Get This Furniture Oil

Furniture Oil

Our go-to for refreshing and restoring wooden furniture.

Get This Multi-Purpose Filler

Multi-Purpouse Filler

Super lightweight, easy to sand and dries quickly.

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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.

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