Bedroom retrofit – getting rid of the plaster
In our bedroom retrofit, getting rid of the plaster felt like a real drag. But we new it was for the best. So having cleared the …
The bedroom is finally done
Taking out the chimney breastThe bedroom is finally done – and it was by the skin of my teeth. My first Open House (blog to follow) …
The search for a lime plasterer is over
The search for a lime plasterer is over! And I made a big discovery – ‘plastering’ doubles for ‘anything stuck to a wall’, so when I finally …
So good to meet you James
So good to see you James! I’ve just had coffee with one of the people who helped us most during our retrofit. James King, Founder of …
Finding the right insulation
Finding the right insulation is quite an adventure these days – so many more options out there. And I get to explore them all because we’re …
Insulating under a suspended floor
Insulating under the suspended wood floor was our one bit of DIY. We were so concerned to get it right, we just didn’t trust anyone else …
Time to insulate the bedroom
Why can we never do one thing at a time? It seems I need a head of steam in order to get moving. I think about …
Have you ever used a Thermal Imaging Camera?
Have you ever used a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)? It’s a fascinating experience that teaches you a lot about your house. You’ll find draughts, cold spots, gaps …
Home grown food – Yum!
Home grown food – Yum! It makes such good sense – zero air miles, reduced waste, we know what’s been put on them and no gap …
Take the train and see the world
Take the train and see the world. This became my mantra once I decided not to use the car unless I really had to. As a …