March 2023
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How to Stop Door Slamming – Get Some Peace With Our Guide
How to stop door slamming – Fix this issue in no time at all How to stop door slamming is a common thought for people around the world. This often frustrating issue can be a source of annoying, disruption and can often disturb your peace. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, frequent door… Continue reading
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How to Start a Fire in a Fire Pit – The Ultimate Guide
How to start a fire in a fire pit – no more smokey fires! How to start a fire in a fire pit is a question often asked by beginners sitting in front of a smouldering and smokey fire with their eyes stinging. The warm and relaxing ambience of a fire pit has become more… Continue reading
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Condensation Stain on Ceiling – Why it happens & How to fix
Condensation Stain on Ceiling – How to fix for good! Dealing with a Condensation stain on ceiling is a common issue that many homeowners face, especially during the winter months or in areas with high humidity. Thankfully by taking a proactive approach the problem can normally be fixed relatively simply. It’s important not to ignore… Continue reading
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Can you paint a bathtub – Yes you can and it’s cheap & easy!
Can you paint a bathtub – Step-by-Step Guide If you want to know if you can you paint a bathtub, look no further than this full guide. Giving your bathtub a refreshing coat of paint is a great way of reinvigorating an old tub and is also an affordable option. Many people wonder if it’s… Continue reading
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How to Restore Wooden Garden Furniture – Beginner to Pro
How to Restore Wooden Garden Furniture – Step-by-Step & Guide How to restore wooden garden furniture is a question often wondered at the start of Spring after the furniture has endured a long hard winter. Wooden garden furniture adds a touch of class and elegance to a garden. However, over time, it can become weathered… Continue reading
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How to use a wood burning stove – The ultimate guide
How to use a wood burning stove – become a pro in minutes! How to use a wood burning stove is a question often asked by those unfamiliar with how to get the best out of a burner. Smouldering and smokey pieces of half-burned wood can be frustrating especially when all you want to do… Continue reading
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How to Caulk Windows – The Ultimate Guide
How to caulk windows – a big impact for a small cost People often wonder how to caulk windows and what the benefits are for their homes. In the age of rising energy prices, caulking windows is a cheap and easy way of increasing the energy efficiency of your home. While it may not be… Continue reading
About Me
Hey! My name is Meghan, a long-suffering, passionate owner of an old house. Having personally experienced the joys and challenges of owning an old house, I am here to share my knowledge, insights, and practical tips and hopefully inspire others to embark on their own historic home restoration journeys.
I guarantee that the charm and character of an old home will easily out do any of the challenges you will face.