Renovate or Restore?
Deciding how to approach the preservation of an old property can be a big responsibility. Lindsey Davis explains why.
View ArticleHoly Austin Rock Houses
In this blog series, Lindsey will be looking at what can be learnt from building methods used in historic homes. This entry looks at the Rock Houses in Kinver.
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Is 'Upcycling' Always Eco Friendly in Reality?
When is a door not a door? When it's a headboard, of course.
View ArticleLessons From Our Ancestors: The Vegetable Plot
The sustainable home needs a sustainable garden. Make 2014 the year you finally find your green fingers
View ArticleLow Impact Renovation
I recently moved, and although there is little that needs changing in our new home, we have made a few improvements to reflect our own tastes and personalities. But, as with any renovation or refurb,...
View ArticleLoft Conversions and Building Regulation Woes
Building regs are getting in the way of Lindsey's home improvements
View ArticleTrying to Make an Old House Suit Modern Living
Old homes just don't want to suit modern life, and why should they?
View ArticleWatching Paint Dry
A productive weekend fitting DIY in around trying to have a social life
View ArticleCoping with Mould
"That's not dust... it's mould"If you follow me on Twitter*, then you may have seen me post the beautiful picture above this weekend. Yup, it's a mouldy curtain pole. Nice.Now I didn't know you could...
View ArticleOnwards and Upwards
I’ve been a little quiet on the blog front since my last post about our mouldy little house. Perhaps it was the trauma of mould-gate or because we weren’t entirely sure what we were going to do next.
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