What’s the quickest and easiest way to update your floors with a splash of colour or a sprinkling of fun pattern? Why, vinyl of course! Things have come a long way since those stick-backed vinyl tiles of your childhood and there are plenty more options in terms of design than ever before. So don’t dismiss this thrifty way of decorating your floors and read on to find out why I’m planning on using vinyl in my home…
My home renovation is finally back on track and I’m about to start work on my hallway. In today’s blog post I’m gathering inspiration for a scandi space…
Want to feel reassured that your house is safe when you’re away from home? I certainly do – however, the costs of the installation, upkeep
If you want to add colour and pattern to your walls but want to get a completely unique finish, here’s a way to do it on a budget with stencils…
If you’re planning a house renovation, being thrifty and creative are brilliant qualities to have when it comes to making changes to your home. Here’s
If you’re planning to entertain in your garden this summer, why not upcycle an old trolley into a handy bar cart or BBQ caddy –
Your home’s plumbing can stop functioning for any number of reasons – and many of which I’d never considered until I bought my first house!
When you’ve got a pile of pallets in your garden and a spare afternoon, what do you do? Why, make an upcycled patio planter and privacy screen, of course! Here’s how I did it…
If you’ve got an old chair that you want to re-cover but just can’t find the fabric you want, how about printing your own? I’ve
Advertisement feature in collaboration with EDF Energy. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Happy bank holiday Monday everyone! Are you doing some
If you want to reduce the running costs of your home and enjoy lower gas and electricity bills, here are four ways to save money
Are you planning some home improvements? A new kitchen perhaps? Converting your loft? Adding a conservatory? Well, before you begin these huge DIY tasks, today’s
Ahh isn’t it nice when the sun shines? Don’t you just want to sit out in the garden and watch the world go by? Here are some ideas for making your own bench (using pallets – a big win for upcycling!) and finding lovely garden furniture if you’re on a budget…
First it was dark walls, then it was dark kitchens and now the trend for all things dark has spread to flooring too. Here’s how
Today I’m sharing an impressive DIY project that transforms a pile of copper pipes into a freestanding wardrobe. It’s a thrifty, minimalist way to organise
If you want to add a splash of colour and burst of pattern to your bathroom, my upcycled bathroom cabinet project is so easy to
It is fair to say that wood is one of the best building materials you can use. But how can you use it to best effect when
In order to turn a bathroom from a sterile white box into a welcoming spa-like space, all you need to do is add some accessories.
If you’ve got alcoves in your home, even the smallest space can be turned into a handy storage area. Here’s how I added shelves to
Here are some ideas to improve the kerb appeal of your home in order to increase your enjoyment of your new house, or to maximise the value when it comes to selling your property…
There have been some big changes in my kitchen this week and it’s made a huge difference to the feel of the room. Yes, I’ve
My minimalist bedside tables started life as a chest of drawers and a vintage planter. But with a bit of careful re-jigging, I managed to
The latest phase of my kitchen makeover is tackling the windows so read on to see my attempt at DIY blind installation and how I’ve
FANTASTIC NEWS! I’ve just found out that My Thrifty Life is one of the Top 30 DIY blogs in the UK and I really can’t
Spring is fast approaching and if your garden seems to be lacking lustre now is the perfect time to get started on those outdoor projects
Advertisement feature in collaboration with EDF Energy. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I learnt some important lessons in home maintenance and
Today I’m sharing an easy project to make a DIY wheeled coffee table. My husband made this within an hour, while I was painting another
If you are a homeowner you are probably already aware of the dangers of freezing pipes. As water freezes it will expand, potentially cracking the
It can be difficult to fit a big bushy Christmas tree into your home, can’t it? Especially if you’re living in a flat (how do
There are quite a variety of springtime renovations worth considering as you go about maintaining your property and planning ahead for the springtime is always
Have you been running out of room for tools in your home? Are you looking for a way to spread everything out and have space
The arrival of autumn and the festive season has got me thinking about making a few tweaks to my living space to create cosy interior.
I’ve made my own Hollywood mirror – well, if you can’t feel like a star in your own home, when can you, eh?! It took
I was reading an article in this month’s Reloved magazine about container homes and boy has that put a cat amongst the kitchens in our
That feeling of satisfaction after vacuuming the living room, wiping the bathroom mirror or changing the bed sheets is lovely. I don’t know about you,
A shed can be used for a multitude of things, which is why people like to build them in their gardens. Aside from the functionality
Buoyed by finishing off our art nouveau guest room makeover, I’m now getting ready to tackle another space: the hallway. The wheels are in motion;
The British obsession with buying and selling property is just as engrained today as it’s ever been. Taking on a project, whether it’s to eventually
Having a clean and well-organised home is a great way to impress your guests and neighbours. Moreover, removing clutter is also considered an effective way
Some DIY projects can be completed with minimal equipment, time, and effort. However, there are other projects that can take more time, effort, money, and
Parquet flooring is the new vinyl records. Making a surprising comeback, parquet has exploded back into the flooring scene and is ever increasingly becoming one
So here’s the latest photos of my guest room makeover. We’ve made a little more progress since my last guest room makeover post (where you
Heading into autumn, there are are few household tasks that you might want to check over before the cold weather comes. Home buyers sometimes only
With colder weather drawing near and the price of our energy bills about to shoot up, being eco-friendly can not only contribute a huge deal to the environment, but reduce the size of your energy bills at the same time. Being eco-friendly is more than just recycling the odd cereal box; there’s so many more areas that we need to focus on as residents of planet earth.
If you’re a DIY enthusiast and have become more confident (and competent!) when it comes to tackling jobs around the home it could be a
Well, it’s been a while since I shared some snaps of my home renovation so I thought it was about time I posted some more
Have you seen this month’s issue of Reloved Magazine yet? If not, quickly get yourself a copy from WH Smith, Sainsburys, Tesco or Costco, because my
There are a number of different types of damp that can occur in the home. This includes condensation, rising damp, and penetrating damp. Having lived
Staircases can easily be overlooked when you’re decorating your home, even though they are often one of the first things that you see when you
Once we are settled into a home, it’s easy to let standards slip a little. When you first move in, you focus intensely on every
Are you at that point where you want to see a change in your home? If you’re itching to give your home an update, it doesn’t
I’ve got two copies of the newly released book STUDIO by Sally Coulthard to be won – read on to enter the giveaway!When I first
Welcome back to another installment in my bathroom renovation – blimey, it’s taking longer than I expected: I thought we’d be done within 5 days
If there’s one thing that I thought I’d never do in my life, it was probably fitting a shower in a bathroom. It seemed like
If there is one thing that I have learnt on my quest for a thrifty home, it’s that low-costs doesn’t automatically mean low-quality or low-value.
Today I’m sharing some snaps of my bathroom renovation project with you. It’s been a couple of weeks of hard work but we’ve made good
When it comes to the aesthetic appearance of your home often the smallest chip or crack can look unsightly and stand out a mile if
I’ve recently laid laminate flooring in two rooms of my home and I can honestly say that it was a really easy process. I thought
Creating that much-needed extra space in your home can be achieved by creating a brand new room out in your unappreciated attic. Whether you live
Did you spot my blog post about my new flooring last week? The eagle-eyed of you might have noticed that the finishing touch to my new
When I started decorating my bedroom, I knew I wanted to create a tranquil space. I’ve always dreamed of an entirely white room – even when I was a
Stripping wallpaper is a skill I’ve recently developed. Woodchip wallpaper in particular. It’s a difficult paper to shift and, unfortunately, it seems to be plastered
Plumbing, heating, bathrooms and kitchens. It’s amazing how different my internet browsing history is these days. No longer am I visiting of pet sites and shoe
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