In between the madness of our renovation we took some time out yesterday to help with a Heritage Open Day at Withington Baths, a charity many of you know we're involved with to try and save a beautiful Edwardian Baths local to us in Manchester. This national weekend celebration of England's heritage is just wonderful... Continue Reading →
DoUpDiary #19 : How to specify Reclaimed Bricks
Feels like massive progress as we see the MOT stone going down on top of the reduced depth earth oversite within the garage walls. I always find the building process endlessly fascinating and being part of it all unfolding at Moregeous HQ is ace! Missy Builder Cat clearly feels the same way, clamped to my... Continue Reading →
DoUpDiary #18 : Old Kitchens – Don’t skip em, sell ’em!
After 36 hrs in London away from home/site/chaos, I'm back and thrown right back into a mad week. The original kitchen which straddled the main house and the West Wing has now completely gone, partly as half was demolished when the West Wing was knocked down, and now this week as the ceiling to the... Continue Reading →
DoUpDiary #17 : Brickwork, Wonuts & Tony’s Got Talent
It's been a long old week and I've been a bit lax on the blogging front but listen, if I haven't got time to shower, I haven't got time to type - eeeeewww stinky! Thank heavens some pals went on holiday today and were kind enough to leave us their house keys - tonight it's... Continue Reading →