Sitting back in Manchester on my sofa, the last two weeks seem a bit surreal..... did we actually attempt to transform a complete wreck of a house in just fourteen working days??!!! And have it filmed?! I don't think I've ever been so nervous as I was waiting for Chris and Aime to arrive back... Continue Reading →
Half Built House checks out some interior Devon delights
I spent a couple of hours on a final inspiration mission this week, leaving the guys beavering away on site whilst I explored a fab little area of Exeter called Magdelene Road. It so reminded me of my beloved Burton Rd in West Didsbury 🙂 Lots of independent shops: a greengrocers, florist, deli, fishmongers, an... Continue Reading →
An Easter week of DIY on ITV’s Daybreak
Gearing up now for a bit of Easter DIY for ITV's Daybreak live in viewers' homes - can't wait! We did a little bit of pre-filming of the characters involved as the mornings will be a hive of DIY activity. What could go wrong? Ermmmmmm what is it they say? Never work with children and animals....... Continue Reading →
Wise words and women’s workwear
Following our great news about Channel 5, my lovely sister sent me a congratulations card which was ironically appropriate given that I opened it at the same time I plonked my new, long searched for and already adored size 4 work boots on the kitchen table! Somehow, I don't think those were the kind of... Continue Reading →
Urgent – DIY Disaster Homes required for prime time TV show!!
Further to our news last week that Team Moregeous will be an integral part of a fab new hands-on property show for Channel 5 this summer, expert property production company IWC are seeking contributors. We want to start filming ASAP so pick up the phone if you need help! They're busy whittling down case studies to... Continue Reading →
Full-on glamorous hallway in communal rental property – Landlords take heed!
Unlike many residential landlords, here in Moregeousland we believe that communal hallways and gardens should be things of beauty. Some landlords may think I'm barking bonkers (and some days Mr M may agree....) but I think it makes for happier, better tenants who stay for longer if everything about the property is fab, not just... Continue Reading →
How to create colourfully painted, wallpapered and stencilled staircases
Doing some research on painted stairs and completely bowled over by some of the fabulous images I've seen. Time to get rid of that boring beige runner and bring a bit of va-va-voom to your daily step ups! You could opt for the multi-coloured rainbow effect as with the four images above - painting the treads, the... Continue Reading →