Tag Archives: decorating

The Paint Runner paint roller

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Helen

You may have seen the adverts on shopping channels – this morning I saw Tommy Walsh (from Ground Force and challenge Tommy Walsh) advertising one called The paint wizard pro.  It’s the type of roller that you fill with paint … Continue reading →

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Plastering Rain’s bedroom

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Helen

I never intended to plaster; it seemed well and truly a job for the professionals, but 20 months after the walls came down, and the money tree has failed to grow, I thought it was about time I tackled it myself.

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Doing up the cellar and games room + review of Focus paint.

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Helen

I just can’t seem to start one thing and finish it. I left the kitchen alone for a couple of weeks and focussed on the rooms in the cellar. My eldest daughter wanted to use it for her birthday party, … Continue reading →

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Painting furniture

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Helen

Metallic purple – and why not?

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Doing up the dressing room.

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Helen

I know, it does sound a bit Lah de Dah, but I only have a dressing room because the bedroom is too small for wardrobes. Oh all right, and I do have a lot of clothes – but that’s mainly … Continue reading →

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The mission statement of our renovation.

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Helen

I occurred to me today, as I stood admiring my patchy wall primer, that if you’re reading my renovation blog for the purposes of product reviews or advice for beginners, then you should definitely read this first.

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