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How to make a radiator cover and gas meter cabinet This is my post on how to make a radiator cover. If you can’t see the video, please click here. Urgh cover it up! Now because we’ve been able to get out in the garden again I’m noticing some…
3 CommentsHow to Make Concrete Art with a Rubber Mat This is my guide to creating concrete art with a rubber mat. If you can’t see the video please click here. The best policy I’ll be completely honest and say that there are some projects I wished I’d never started. I’d…
Leave a CommentHow to reupholster a chair This is my post on how to reupholster a chair, and generally upcycle it. If you can’t see the video please click here. It was taken from a Facebook live stream so apologies for the poor quality. One man’s trash… The dining room has been one of…
Leave a CommentHow to make a cushion Here is my post on making a simple cushion to transform the look of a room. If you can’t see the video please click here. Cushty accessories Do you have a room that feels a bit bland and bleugh? Well don’t fret, there’s no need to…
2 CommentsThe Home Genie Paintathon Debrief This is the post for my Children In Need Home Genie Paintathon Debrief. If you can’t see the video please click here. The Home Genie Paintathon Debrief We did it! On 16th November I encouraged people to watch paint dry as I painted for 24…
10 CommentsHow to Restore a Victorian Fireplace This is my post on how to restore a Victorian fireplace. If you can’t see the video, please click here. Smokin’ I think my favourite smell in the whole world is chimney smoke. At this time of year I’m in my element when it…
2 CommentsHow to Paint Fabric with Chalk Paint This is my guide for how to paint fabric with chalk paint – in this instance an armchair. If you can’t see the video please click here. If it doesn’t move paint it It has become a joke in my family that I…
16 CommentsHome DIY: How to fit floorboards This is my home DIY guide on how to fit floorboards. If you can’t see the video please click here. Even an idiot can fit floorboards… Some people dream of scaling Mount Kilimanjaro, some of running 26 marathons in 26 days. Well I’ve always…
7 CommentsHow to upcycle pine chairs In this blog I show you how to upcycle pine chairs: WARNING it can take a long time! If you can’t see the video click here. Upcycle pine chairs and other furniture – the sequel This week I decided to stop putting off sorting out…
8 CommentsHow to upcycle for cheapskates For someone like me the fashion to upcycle is a dream come true. I’ve been doing it since I was old enough to hold a paint brush anyway, so the fact my passion now makes me ‘on trend’ as opposed to a cheapskate is quite…
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