Crikey, it's Monday!! Something must be aligning correctly in the universe for me to be writing this on an actual Monday instead of, contrary to the post title, a.n.other day entirely. As I lie here (yep, writing this duvet ensconced, I'm typing furiously as the electricians will be here in less than an hour to... Continue Reading →
Share: Sound Travel & Hush Acoustic Flooring
It's long been accepted in older houses that sound travels. We have rentals flats where thick underlay & carpet has been fitted to try and stop the impact noise of footsteps and sound of music travelling through floors. In a couple of flats, we've even constructed false ceilings in rooms of adequate height, to install... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments
Another busy week! But hey, I'm getting better. Last week's Monday's Moments were published on Wednesday and this week it's Tuesday so we're definitely heading in the right direction. So what's been our focus this past seven long days which have whizzed by in an instant? Wood, wood and more wood really, in lots of... Continue Reading →
How Do I: Design, Build & Cost My Extension?
The property mad crew over at Real Homes asked me to pop together a short guide on some of the different options available to would-be house extenders with regard to design, build and management. We're slap bang in the middle of our own build, which I'm project managing, but we've also had some architect assistance at... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments
Yes I know, it's Wednesday. I'm a very bad blogger. Come round and slap my hands. SO much has been going on in the last week that it was impossible to get this written in time for Monday. I do so want to be one of those bloggers who relaxes for a lovely cup of hot chocolate... Continue Reading →
How Do I: Decide On Replacing A Staircase
Now I know this isn't a weekend project type article, but with more and more of us extending into lofts and cellars to create extra space in our existing homes, rather than moving, the conundrum of what to do with our staircases isn't as rare as it once was. I've written a short article for Real... Continue Reading →
Make It Moregeous: Our First Food Event!
Nothing makes a feeder happier than making sure people get fed, and feeding people can be a tad difficult when kitchenless. However, as we edge towards the nirvana of base units and the much longed for island, we thought it'd be fun to have a kind of mini-event, a taster of things to come here at Moregeous... Continue Reading →