8 budget-friendly updates for your home
If your budget won’t stretch to a complete renovation of your home, there’s still plenty you can do to refresh your surroundings. Here's eight inexpensive updates you can undertake that won't break the bank. 1. Bust out the blackboard paint Have you
Create a whole new look with tile paint
Inherited some tiles you hate but don’t have the budget to replace them? Why not paint over them with specialist tile paint? This offers a durable, waterproof and mould-resistant finish and often doesn’t need a primer (but always check the
The right way to paint your bath
If your budget won’t stretch to a head-to-toe revamp of your bathroom, why not paint your bath? It’s amazing how a lick of paint can make an old bath scrub up like new. Here’s step-by-step guides to how to approach
A quick guide to the bathroom tap
Continuing our current series of blogs on affordable DIY updates, here we're turning our attention to the bathroom tap. OK, it's probably not the first thing you think about when updating your bathroom, but swapping out your old tap for
5 easy DIY jobs you can do today
With many of us spending extra time at home, it’s now more obvious than ever that there are some DIY jobs that just need doing. If you’ve got a list that needs tackling – but you’ve been avoiding – you
Tile stickers for decorating on a budget
I’m going to kickstart this blog with an admission: I was (until very recently) snobby about tile stickers. Yes, they’re a super-affordable way to cover up tiles you hate. Plus, they’re renter friendly because you can remove them without damage.
How to freshen up your front door
First impressions count, so why not boost your kerb appeal and give your front door a fresh lick of paint? All it takes is a couple of tins of weather-resistant exterior paint and a dry day. Need more help? Read
Behind the brand: Lick
Have you heard about Lick? It’s a new home décor brand set to revolutionise the way we purchase paint, according to founders Lucas London and Sam Bradley. The Lick difference is that it offers a carefully curated palette of paint colours
The best way to paint a wooden floor
Today I’m focusing on painting a wooden floor – a fantastic solution if you want to inject a playful energy into a room. It is also a great solution if your floorboards aren’t in great condition and you don’t want
5 ways to add wow factor with paint
From making over your mantlepiece to creating the illusion of a dado rail, a fresh lick of paint is a brilliant way to make your home really pop. Here are five ways of using paint to fantastic effect. Which of