More success! From the start of works, I've been pretty determined that our relatively large home renovation won't leave as large a carbon foot print on the world as it potentially could. That's not to say it's a Passivhaus, or every decision has been made with the environment in mind, or it's going to be... Continue Reading →
Yes, I know it's back to front, but what do you expect when shopping for tea in Sainsburys at 9.30 at night after a very long day and you spot your article title on the mag rack! Great to be commissioned by Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine to write a feature on rewiring, with particular reference... Continue Reading →
Now here's a product I wish had been available a year ago! Wandering round KBB2016, my luxury spotting eye was caught by something entirely more practical - a newly designed Kitchen Pod, aimed at the renovating & kitchen fitting market. The Pods, configured flexibly according to the clients needs, are installed in the home or... Continue Reading →
Credit: Shutterstock / Jennifer Bui/Thrillist An article on HuffPost REALLY made me laugh this morning. Apparently "Couples that are happy talking about Poop are the happiest couples". Yes folks, that's poop, like the stuff small poodles do. It makes for a "more relaxed, more intimate, more hilarious union". Having spent 18 months living on the... Continue Reading →
Going grilltastic today with a meal that packs a punch full of flavour and is guaranteed to fill us up after a long day's renovation work. For me aubergine is one of those veg wonderful when done well, but falling short flavour-wise when not. My tip for adding flavour during construction adds flavour, and they're... Continue Reading →
For the first year of being hobless I was loathe to over-use the microwave, ever mindful of the urban myth that the man who invented it refused to have one in his house. Nuking your food all day everyday surely can't be the secret to a long life so I'm careful not to rely on... Continue Reading →
Making our homes more inviting is all about harnessing the *hygge* (clear your throat and say heurgha at the same time), or, in English, the Danish concept of sheer, unadulterated cosiness. From an interior design perspective, hygge is candlelight, natural materials, cashmere throws and cats on laps, though it can also be epitomised by a warming... Continue Reading →
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