Tag: Renovation

Outside Space

by Mr C -
The Finished Project

With the majority of our indoor work done, it was time to look at making our outside space a little more presentable. Originally our rectangular back garden had very little useable space due to the garage being built 'longitudinally' in the space.  This resulted in no more than a postage stamp's worth of space.  Of course we managed, slotting our little bistro set into the

Our House Project – Getting There?

by Mr C -
Part of the new bathroom

Oh, how the grass grows if you don’t watch it! Our house project has continued, albeit at a slower pace than the first couple of years, but we have passed a few milestones along the way.One was our bathroom. Yes, remember that one? Where that lovely (?!%*) freestanding bath we wrote about when we moved, emptied itself into our utility room below. The memories are

Project House Barry – 2 Years In

by Mr C -
shiny new bedroom floor

Is it because we’re getting just that little bit older, or has the Covid19 palaver distorted our interpretation of space and time? Whatever the answer, the last year of project house Barry has flown past so quickly that I only recall having blinked a couple of times.The Dump of a HouseDespite this, our humble abode, so clearly described when we first bought it, has started

Project House – The Early Days

by Mr C -
An interesting old fireplace

Following on from the last update, here’s where we are in project house - the early days:Just had a quote for replacement windows… We had budgeted a significant amount - a five-figure sum for new windows to be precise.  However, when your first quote comes in at nearly 70% over budget it sort of takes your breath away and makes you sweat a little. This

Project House

by Mr C -
Project House

It’s all gone quiet over here! Where have Mr and Mrs C been all this time?  We've been thinking ' Project House '.After our whirlwind world tour last year we hit the ground not so much running, but with a thud! Getting back into a routine after a year away takes some doing, believe me.However, here we are, fully rejuvenated, horizons broadened and ready for

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