We're lucky to have lots of original period features here at Moregeous Mansions because the house, unlike many in this area of Manchester, hasn't been butchered by an HMO landlord. Coving and cornice, picture rail, fireplaces and corbels have all survived the decades as has the first floor and landing hallway wallpaper in the main... Continue Reading →
Do Up Diary #45 Leak begone! Let’s have a New Year and a New House!
So..... did you all have a lovely Christmas? Can you guess where we spent it?! Yep, that's right, even during the holibobs I was up on the scaffolding with my nieces and nephew in our paper cracker hats đŸ™‚ It was a big shock to them and my sister, who hadn't been to site since... Continue Reading →
Do Up Diary #30 Going potty for chimney pots
Blimey I'm a tired lady builder today, I think the last week's catching up with me. Mind you, it's only a week since I was groggy from a general anaesthetic, so it's little surprise really. Add that to industrial strength antibiotics & emerging sniffles and I'm definitely feeling very grumpy, resulting in a bit of an epy... Continue Reading →