Posted by Graham Smith, on May 7, 2025. Tags: diy, kidsdiy, kidsDIYproject
Project by My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy, Photography by Andy Greenacre If you want to encourage your children to get creative, this quick and easy plant pot painting project is ideal for your youngsters. The activity can be enjoyed by kids of all ages from pre-schoolers (with supervision) to teens and even adults, so […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on May 7, 2025. Tags: diy, spacesave
With modern homes being designed to maximise space and efficiency, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing more compact layouts—especially when it comes to bedrooms. But smaller rooms don’t have to mean compromising on comfort or style. In fact, they open up exciting opportunities to get creative and make the most of every corner. Take our […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on January 23, 2025. Tags: diy
I’ve been a furniture maker for over 20 years, but I am new to woodturning and after picking up an old lathe from a school that was replacing it, I have been enjoying teaching myself how to turn simple bowls. For this tutorial I have 3 pieces of holly from North Wales which I would like […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on September 18, 2024. Tags: diy, house maintenance, paint, upcycling
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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on September 18, 2024. Tags: diy, house maintenance, makeover, paint
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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on August 28, 2024. Tags: diy, upcycling
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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on August 14, 2024. Tags: bathroom, diy, paint
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Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on April 23, 2024. Tags: diy, paint, rustoleum
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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on April 19, 2024. Tags: Danish oil, diy, house maintenance, kitchen diy, makeover, renovate, Rustins, 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 […]
Read morePosted by Graham Smith, on February 2, 2024. Tags: diy, house maintenance, kitchen, makeover, paint, painting, Rust-Oleum, upcycling
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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