I have been doing a mega declutter of the sitting room over the weekend. We have just started a bit of DIY, so it seemed to be the perfect time to get rid of lots of accumulated stuff. It was very … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY: sprucing up without spending a fortune
Our new lodger arrives next weekend so we are doing a bit of frugal DIY to brighten her room. When walls start to collect marks and the paintwork is chipped it is tempting to redecorate. This can … [Read more...]
The power of warm curtains
Brrr, it's cold out there! Well, it is by my standards...we only have a light snowfall and I know it's much worse in other areas so I'm not really complaining. However it does feel much … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY: Shoestring Cottage presents …
Frugal DIY We finally put the finishing touches on our little second sitting room at the weekend. I am really pleased with it. It is clean, bright and feels so much warmer. Our frugal DIY efforts … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY (Blood, sweat and tears)
We are getting there with our frugal DIY efforts. You wouldn't believe the amount of work that went into making this: ...look like this: Just a plain little cream room. It looks as if we have … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY: Slowly but surely gets the job done
We are making slow but steady progress decorating the lodger's sitting room and downstairs loo. It has been exhausting in the heat this week. I finally started papering the walls yesterday whilst … [Read more...]
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