Heavens to Betsy, it's been all go here this week. After a little bit of a lull waiting for materials, Monday started with a bang and all hands on deck. Slightly sweaty in the sun reclaimed brick packs were cut open to air and the dial on the cement mixer set to overtime. Sloppy concrete... 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 →
Do Up Diary #3 – What would you do to Moregeous Mansions?! The existing / current layout.
So you've seen her from the grotty inside as she was when I bought her all those years ago and also from the outside front garden.... what does Moregeous Mansions look like layout wise? Imagine half a church on its side and you're pretty much there, a central core, an East facing room, a South... Continue Reading →