Renter-friendly DIYs – How to DIY a command centre from a picture frame

Posted by Graham Smith, on October 2, 2024.

Project by My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy, Photography by Andy Greenacre  Want to keep track of your keys, post, shopping list and more? A ‘command centre’ is the ideal place to stow those by-the-door essentials so that you can make quick notes and grab-and-go. However, if you’re renting a property, you often can’t attach […]

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Painting Red Bricks Using Dulux Weathershield Red Brick Masonry Paint 

Posted by Graham Smith, on September 18, 2024. Tags: , , ,

Over the years I have painted the outside of many houses, and there is, without doubt, a great deal of satisfaction when you have finished and look back at the end result. This is because the end result can look spectacular!  The secret to getting that spectacular look is attention to detail. This is particularly […]

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How to create an easy mural wall

Posted by Graham Smith, on September 18, 2024. Tags: , , ,

By Evija Blog: https://fromevijawithlove.com   Instagram handle @fromevijawithlove  Over 8.6 million households are rented in the UK. Renting your current home shouldn’t  hinder your creativity. One of the easiest ways to make your house feel more like your home is by using different colours, textures and patterns.   Painting the walls using the colours you love, will […]

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A Guide to Shabby Chic Furniture Painting  

Posted by Graham Smith, on August 28, 2024. Tags: ,

Blog by Alice Jakubiak – DIY ALICE – Instagram  & Pinterest   I enjoy crafting luxurious interiors, whether it’s upcycling a piece of furniture or transforming a room from drab to fab on a shoestring budget. The experience is even more rewarding when I can do it in an eco-friendly way, connecting me to nature and […]

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Bathroom cabinet glow up on a budget

Posted by Graham Smith, on August 14, 2024. Tags: , ,

Blog by Alice Jakubiak

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Transforming A Vintage Wicker Chair Using Rust-Oleum Spray Furniture Paint 

Posted by Graham Smith, on April 23, 2024. Tags: , ,

I have started the task of emptying my mum’s house, as she recently passed away. There is nothing of much value in the house as my mum never collected or hoarded anything. However, I did find some interesting items. Although they have little value in monetary terms, they would now be considered vintage items.  After […]

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Breathing New Life into Your Wooden Kitchen Worktops with Rustins Danish Oil

Posted by Graham Smith, on April 19, 2024. Tags: , , , , , , ,

oiling kitchen worktops

When we moved into our current home nearly three years ago, it was as if time had stood still since the 1950s. I can confidently say that it hadn’t seen an update since its original construction! Bringing it into the 21st century required a complete overhaul, starting from scratch.  Unfortunately, not a single room escaped […]

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Painting Kitchen Cabinet Doors Using Rust-Oleum Kitchen Cupboard Paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on February 2, 2024. Tags: , , , , , , ,

We’re currently right in the middle of winter. It’s cold, raining, and in many parts of the country, there is a good layer of snow. This all means that any DIY jobs outside will have to be put off until later in the year when the weather is a lot warmer. Of course, that doesn’t […]

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Repairing and Repainting Damaged Wooden Doorframe  

Posted by Graham Smith, on December 24, 2023. Tags: , , , , , ,

DIY door frame

We recently had our bathroom renovated, which was a major renovation. Everything had to be completely ripped out so we could start all over again. In the process of removing all the major furniture, we did some damage to our doorframe, so this is my guide to show you how to repair and repaint damaged […]

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Painting UPVC with Bedec Multi Purpose Paint

Posted by Graham Smith, on November 20, 2023. Tags: , ,

Over the last twenty years that I have been a painter and decorator there has been one question that is without a doubt the most popular question. Can you paint any type of surface such as wood, glass, wall tiles or UPVC? The simple answer is yes! Nowadays you can buy paint for any surface […]

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