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Tag Archives: wallpaper
PROJECT: FIREPLACES
As part of our restoration project we have restored the fireplace in the living room and the master bedroom. The one in the living room has been used lots this winter but we’re yet to use the one upstairs. On … Continue reading
BANK HOLIDAY FUN
In the last week or so I’ve started to see the start of the DIY ads on TV, just in time for the Easter holiday. We’re being reminded to paint our fences or update the colour of our hallways and … Continue reading
WHERE IS SPRING?
Progress has been slow recently as we’ve had some busy weekends and so have not been able to dedicate much time to the house. That said, The Boyfriend has continued to work on stripping back the wallpaper on the ceiling … Continue reading
PROJECT: WALLPAPER OFF & PLANNING APPLICATION UPDATE
We have stripped the woodchip wallpaper all the way down to the front door now which is very exciting. The Boyfriend has worked really hard to get as much of the boring stuff out of the way over the winter … Continue reading
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PROJECT: WALLPAPER OFF
We have reached a major landmark in the wallpaper stripping part of our project. If we’re honest there is still loads and loads more to do but I think we need to enjoy the moment and mark this stage. As … Continue reading
WORK IN PROGRESS
Things are definitely progressing upstairs and while The Boyfriend is worried it is all going too slowly, a quick look back at our photos shows just what’s been done in the last two weeks. The plumber came in to take … Continue reading
PROJECT: WALLPAPER OFF (Round 1)
It has taken us the last four weeks to move in, unpack and start to settle in. We’ve got a growing to-do list but haven’t actually started any DIY…until this weekend. We’ve been really keen to get started and so … Continue reading