At this stage there are very few "pressing" things left to resolve with the house. Of course there'll always be improvements that can be made and I still have a load of boxes that I need to unpack, but they'll get unpacked eventually. I planted the fruit plants a few weeks back and they seem to be surviving so far, though whether they'll bear any fruit next year or not … [Read more...] about More Storage, Gardening and a bit of Smart Tech
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Yet Another House Update: Fitted Wardrobes and Sofas
I've been travelling for the last few weeks so I was delighted to come back home a few days ago to find that the fitted wardrobes and drawers had been installed in the master bedroom. They look fantastic: I suspect I've got enough storage for my clothes now! I'll need to spend the next few days sorting through bags of clothes and packing things away. It'll also be a … [Read more...] about Yet Another House Update: Fitted Wardrobes and Sofas
New Shower, Heated Towel Rails and Plenty of Shelving and Storage
I think we're now in the "home stretch". Most of the work and improvements I've wanted to make on the house are pretty much done at this stage. Sure, I've got several things still outstanding, like wardrobes and storage for my bedroom, but the "big" stuff is finally done. Over the last couple of weeks the final pieces have come together. It hasn't been 100% plain sailing of … [Read more...] about New Shower, Heated Towel Rails and Plenty of Shelving and Storage
Coat Hooks, Herb Storage and Electric Screwdrivers
When you're surrounded by box upon box and bag upon bag of your possessions it's easy to feel a little overwhelmed. Or at least that's what I've been saying to myself over the last couple of days. While it would be wonderful to wave a magic wand and have everything tidy itself away in my new home, the reality is not as exciting and considerably slower. I have been trimming … [Read more...] about Coat Hooks, Herb Storage and Electric Screwdrivers
Storage Solutions for Books, Crockery, DVDs and More
Over the past 13 years I've accumulated a lot of stuff. I sort of knew that. But it's only when I started trying to unpack everything in the new house that I realised a few things: I have a LOT of stuff I have ended up with extras for a lot of things, because the old house had deep cupboards, so you couldn't see what you already had When you have a dishwasher and … [Read more...] about Storage Solutions for Books, Crockery, DVDs and More