DIY, Renovation & Repair

  • Renovating Life UK | Real Life, Grit & Renovation

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    From Soil to Lawn: Building the Heart of Our Family Garden

    Follow our journey from bare soil to a thriving family lawn. Learn how we prepared the ground, laid new turf and created the foundation of our Surrey garden.

    · 7 min read

  • Renovating Life UK | Real Life, Grit & Renovation

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    Beyond the Boundary: Restoring the Perimeter

    Follow our Surrey garden boundary renovation as we rebuild a missing fence at our 1970s fixer-upper using the DuraPost fencing system.

    · 7 min read

  • Renovating Life UK | Real Life, Grit & Renovation

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    Meet the Crew: The Faces (and Paws) Behind the Grit

    Meet the family behind Renovating Life UK as we document the chaos, grit and reality of renovating a 1970s Surrey fixer-upper together.

    · 3 min read

  • Simply Emma - One of the UKs Leading Disability Travel Resources

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    How We Created a Beautiful Wheelchair Accessible Garden Designed by Alan Titchmarsh

    Join us on our journey of creating a beautiful wheelchair accessible garden designed by Alan Titchmarsh! From the design process to how we transformed a limited space into a vibrant sanctuary. Plus practical tips!

    · 10 min read

  • The Design Sheppard

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    6 Simple Upgrades for a Safer, More Secure Home

    Six home security tips for simple upgrades that offer peace of mind. No stress, no fuss, just thoughtful changes that make a difference.

    · 5 min read

  • The Design Sheppard

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    Easy DIY Home Projects You Can Do This Weekend

    Breathe new life into your space with these easy DIY home projects you can tackle this weekend—simple updates with seriously stylish results.

    · 6 min read

  • The Design Sheppard

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    5 Common Renovation Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

    Worried about renovation mistakes? Discover 5 common pitfalls to avoid for a stress-free home upgrade that saves time, money, and sanity.

    · 6 min read

  • Kezzabeth | DIY & Renovation Blog

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    DIY We Achieved in 2023 and Our Goals for 2024

    Find out what we've been up to in 2023 with our DIY home renovation! Plus, we're sharing our goals for the coming year too.

    · 8 min read

  • Kezzabeth | DIY & Renovation Blog

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    Creating a Pantry in A Victorian Cellar

    When there's not enough storage in the kitchen, make use of the cellar! See our new victorian cellar pantry here!

    · 31 min read

  • Kezzabeth | DIY & Renovation Blog

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    Our DIY & Home Renovation Goals for 2023

    Happy New Year! With a new year ahead, it's time to make some DIY and renovation goals for 2023! Read all about them here.

    · 5 min read

  • Kezzabeth | DIY & Renovation Blog

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    What We Achieved in 2022 (12 Months of DIY)

    With another year gone, here's a little look at what we achieved over the last 12 months with our DIY and home renovation in 2022!

    · 9 min read

  • Kezzabeth | DIY & Renovation Blog

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    DIY Painting a Freezer with V33 Radiator & Appliance Paint

    Ever wanted to paint a fridge or freezer? Check out this post to see how I transformed my appliances with V33 Radiator and Appliance paint

    · 13 min read

  • Kezzabeth | DIY & Renovation Blog

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    DIY House Shaped Toy Storage

    Fancy building your own toy storage unit? Check out this DIY House Shaped Toy Storage Build for an easy step-by-step guide!

    · 20 min read

  • Kezzabeth | DIY & Renovation Blog

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    Pallet Seating: A Quick and Easy Revamp

    7 years after building the DIY pallet seating, it was time for a revamp. Check out this quick and easy transformation and its new look here!

    · 12 min read

  • Kezzabeth | DIY & Renovation Blog

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    Sealing a Leaky Coal Chute

    Old victorian coal chute leaking rainwater into your cellar? Check out this post for an easy DIY method for sealing a leaky coal chute.

    · 15 min read