Signed in and up the boys for Project BB last night, contracts, inventory, bills (utility companies, the bane of my life). They were delighted to find out that the gas meter does not turn, and therefore their bill will be ridiculously low. I have given NPower this information on a number of occasions, but they... Continue Reading →
A bird in the hand….
The lovely 1 bed Project Lime has been empty for a couple of weeks, its gorgeous, I love it, but it isn't massive. Compact, in estate agent's parlance.But last night I had a viewing and the call this morning said they wanted to take it. But not until the end of June. What do you... Continue Reading →
First newsletter for makeurmove.com
The first newsletter for Rich's site http://www.makeurmove.co.uk/ is about to be published and sent to all the landlords and property sellers on their database. I'm writing a monthly column for them about general landlord traumas and tips, and fielding questions - if they come in!Check it out if you are a landlord looking to advertise... Continue Reading →
Plastic grass? An artificial lawn?! No half naked men!?
What a perfectly hideous idea!Why on earth would you? Why would anyone buy an artificial lawn for a space where a real one would grow. Oh, yes, laziness and a complete disregard for nature. Only allowed for football pitches, completely shaded areas and event stands!Not would they stop any birds or wildlife coming to your... Continue Reading →
Ikea hackers feature my sticker madness
Went a bit mad with Ikea stickers for Project Cathedral, see earlier posts and the great ikeahacker.blogspot.com has featured them on their blog and site - cool!http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2009/06/3-ikea-hackeas-with-stickers.html
Project Deano – 1930’s semi landlord make-over
The guys have started on Project Deano today and the rip out commenced on time, well, after we'd tracked down an errant labourer. M was half way thru the Ok we'll see you tomorrow then sentence when I grabbed the phone and barked in a Debra from the Apprentice type fashion that M would be... Continue Reading →
Karchering – hold it like a machine gun!
It's how you hold it, don't you know.....
