Not all emails go in the junk file..... I just had one about refrigeration specialists Lec, who've announced the addition of two new fridge freezers. I have a few flats which have tiny kitchens and a major problem has been getting a decent under counter fridge with more than a cooler section not proper ice box.... Continue Reading →
Dawn Court apartment befores….. don’t managing agents notice these things?
A friend who lives in Poland owns a rental apartment just near me, which is managed by a local agency. A tenancy came to an end a few weeks ago, and he asked me if I'd pop over and have a look for him, check the condition and give any recommendations. Do you remember that... Continue Reading →
Trend Forecasting for 2009-2011; so what’s ahead?
We humans do like to feel like we're in control of our own destiny, like we have choices..... well here's some news for you, not when it comes to interiors!! Ok, that's a bit of an exaggeration, we do have choices, but in essence they are choices made from a palette already chosen for us.... Continue Reading →
Rosewood staining my teak tables
Something positive has come from those buggars trying to nick the teak tables from the flats, after they were dug and cemented back in, I revamped them with a lick of Indian Rosewood stain and some yacht varnish, and they look fab. Plus M sorted out the new security lights in the garden, and got... Continue Reading →
Back to the office now the quick bedroom makeover’s complete.
I feel quite depressed about how little change there looks on the pictures! Full re-paint, coving, picture rail, skirtings, ceiling, all walls; sensibly stuck to overcoating the matt white and natural wicker with Vanilla White and Pale Walnut as already had this paint, plus re-used a twinkly John Lewis light left over from a house... Continue Reading →
Illegal immigrants, tiling a fireplace and Rip Rap helps out
Over the years of being a landlord, there have been lots of incidents, characters and events which stand out, and the odd police raid now and again only adds interest to the week, but this is definitely a new one. Old Father Rip Rap rang yesterday, all excited, like he was living out one of... Continue Reading →