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When is the best time to renovate your house?
Questions to ask yourself Two different approaches: pros and cons Our approach and some thoughts That’s a tough question I wish I had an answer for. The best time to renovate your house will depend on many variables and your own circumstances. There’s no...
My first DIY project: an Edinburgh press renovation
It includes Process Result and transformation List of products This article includes affiliate links. For more information, read the full affiliate marketing disclosure. With zero travelling on the foreseeable horizon, a small DIY project seemed like a good idea...
50 free technical English resources for home renovators
List of 50 free technical English resources Grouped by categories covering a wide range of topics Some glossaries and guides include illustrations Our Edinburgh flat renovation may not start anytime soon, but it’s never too soon to work on building up my...
My biggest home decor pet peeves
Everyone has pet peeves, and they can reveal as much about you as your homestyle. It’s incredible how simple and harmless things such as accessories, colours, materials and patterns can trigger strong negative emotions and feelings. One of the main reasons why I use...
Renovation lessons: 7 things that didn’t quite work
After renovations, everything is new, nice and shiny. There are no more decisions to be made, so you can now relax a bit and enjoy your home. Soon, though, you start noticing the good and the bad of your renovation decisions. Based on my experience renovating a...
Peculiarities of the Scottish home buying process
I’m finding the relocation process from England to Scotland fascinating from a professional point of view. As England and Scotland have different legal systems, many things work a bit (or a lot) differently, which is an exciting learning opportunity for a legal...