You’ve created your own pallet chair or designed a fabulous new coat rack. Once you’ve finished, you can’t wait to show your DIY project to the world. You are as proud as a peacock. But why exactly do we feel proud when we’ve created something with our […]
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For any homeowner or renter, a toolbox is essential. There’s always something that will need some work – from putting up a picture, to fixing a tap, or even mending a roof. Knowing what to put in that toolbox might be a challenge if you are new […]
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Window decorations have double aspects – they add beauty to the inside but can add interest from the outside too. They also don’t have to cost too much – everything can easily be done with a bit of time and creativity! To get the juices flowing, we’ve […]
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The primary use for wooden pallets is transporting heavy items of course! But the life of a wooden pallet has so much more potential. With a bit of love and creativity you can turn a wooden pallet into something quite unique and desirable. Cost efficient, eco-friendly and […]
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You have re-decorated your living room and you have some wallpaper leftover? No need to throw it in the bin, on the contrary! Geometric, floral or striped, here are some simple DIY ideas to re-use your wallpaper leftovers in some lovely home projects: 1. Frame it You […]
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There are many reasons why moving into a smaller home makes sense. Raphaël took the decision to downsize and found a safe and secure storage solution for his artwork. Read on and find out why Raphaël is storing his paintings at Shurgard. Who? Raphaël is a young […]
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We all have our hobbies – some of us enjoy climbing, some love painting, and others love recreating battle scenes. Our hobbies are great creative outlets and one of the best-known natural stress relievers. However – much to the dismay of our loved ones – some of […]
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Do you have a spare room? Lucky you! But honestly, when was the last time someone actually used it? Instead of leaving your spare room unused, why not transform it into your own personal sanctuary? A yoga studio, a music room, or perhaps even your own fully […]
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The humble garden shed has come a long way over the years. Cobweb-ridden and full of rusty gardening tools, they were historically (and stereotypically) a place only the man of the house would frequent, newspaper in hand, to avoid the mayhem of the house. Fast forward to […]
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Traditionally the pastime of flat-capped grandads, the humble act of gardening, and in particular growing your own, is attracting a new, younger audience. In line with the surge in popularity of other traditional (read old fashioned) hobbies adopted by hipsters in recent years – knitting, taxidermy, colouring […]
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