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Jonnie Irwin shares Mad Men-style home makeover amid incurable cancer battle | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TVJonnie Irwin shares Mad Men-style home makeover amid incurable cancer battle | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV

July 22, 2023| | 0 Comment| 9:13 am

Jonnie Irwin has shared photos of his impressive Mad Men-style home makeover.

Taking to Instagram today, the presenter showcased a “virtually unused part of the house” following a major transformation.

He wrote: “Phase 1 complete. Previously a cold virtually unused part of the house has been transformed whilst in keeping with the original 60’s character.

“The main difference has been to punch through the south-facing wall and create an enormous view onto the garden via a bespoke @alunag_aluminiumsupplier window.”

Jonnie went on: “This idea rightfully had its doubters but I think the gamble has paid off. Replacement windows and sliding

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#DreamTeam linky – 9th July 2023#DreamTeam linky – 9th July 2023

July 12, 2023| | 0 Comment| 9:38 am

July 9, 2023

Hello and a warm sunny welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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How is everyone? It’s super busy for us at the moment. School is coming to a close for the summer holidays, and just as it feels like it’s a good time to pull on those shorts and have an ice cream… working is hugely slim up as we head into the busiest time of the year. Ekk!!

This week I’m linking

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5 fab things to do with kids at King’s Cross London5 fab things to do with kids at King’s Cross London

July 7, 2023| | 0 Comment| 9:38 am

June 23, 2023

Do you ever find yourself shimmying to work at high speed with your eyes closed?

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Me too!

*Not literally, obviously!

But, you know… not really looking up and taking things in. That’s been me. For years I’ve been scuttling through King’s Cross station without a pause. And then one day, I discovered a whole heap of things to do with kids. I kick myself now for such a big miss. *And made up for it by doing a grown ups tour of the place which may or may not have involved a lot of food

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Home Improvement Project? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIYHome Improvement Project? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY

July 2, 2023| | 0 Comment| 9:00 am

It’s easy to find online tutorials to help you turn certain home improvements into DIY projects, and you can potentially save money by doing so.

But it’s also important to consider factors other than costs and convenience when deciding whether to complete a DIY home upgrade.

Before picking up a sledgehammer, ask yourself the following questions.

1. Is it really a simple project?

If the project is relatively small and simple — think installing a faucet or repainting your guest bedroom — attempting to DIY is probably fine. In fact, it might be a great confidence builder, especially if you’re

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What type of reno contract is right for you?What type of reno contract is right for you?

June 26, 2023| | 0 Comment| 8:58 am

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San Antonio’s Barbie House shows off its 0,000 renovation

San Antonio’s Barbie House shows off its $200,000 renovationSan Antonio’s Barbie House shows off its $200,000 renovation

April 9, 2023| | 0 Comment| 7:40 am

Several years ago, Logan and Lissette Fullmer decided to take a financial flyer by buying a rundown property in an up-and-coming neighborhood and turning it into a wild and wacky adult playhouse.

“We were in a place in our lives that was just kind of like, let’s do it,” said Lissette who, along with Logan, owns the real estate company Asset Resolution Partners. “It’s been fun.”

The couple bought the 100-year-old Craftsman-style bungalow located in the heart of Government Hill in 2018, just as the neighborhood transformation wave was beginning to swell.

“We got a good deal, but we also

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How protected are BC homeowners when home renovation projects go sideways? – BCHow protected are BC homeowners when home renovation projects go sideways? – BC

April 3, 2023| | 0 Comment| 7:31 am

Months after he hired a contractor to renovate his home, Scott Leathem says he’s still dealing with numerous deficiencies. “You’re getting screwed by the people that you hired for lack of a better term,” Leathem said.

Back in May 2020, the Pitt Meadows resident says he’s hired a contractor to renovate his home. He said he was quoted about $100,000 and told it would take seven weeks to complete. Leathem says he put down $50,000 upfront and the demolition started immediately but eventually came to a standstill.

“It was supply chain issues, we couldn’t find anything, everybody was short-staffed. Everything

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#DreamTeam linky – 26th March 2023#DreamTeam linky – 26th March 2023

March 29, 2023| | 0 Comment| 8:22 am

March 26, 2023

Hey bloggers! Welcome to the #DreamTeam linky! A fab place to share your writing, read what others have been up to, and share a bit of blog love! Come join us…

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This week I’m linking up with some new and upcoming picture books from Owlet Press. Whoop whoop! I love supporting fellow authors by giving them a bit of a shout out on the blog when I can.

Thank you to everyone who is joining in with our little community. Please do REMEMBER to read the linky rules and make sure you add the

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