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We’re Fi + Neil

We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!

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Coming soon - The Happy Home Planner

I'm working on something super exciting in the background amidst all the truckloads of dust and paint caddies at No. 42.

A brand new Happy Home Planner is coming your way very very soon people! I've had this idea for bloomin' ages, and been working on it for half as long, so when it comes out, I'm gunna go a bit nuts with excitement. No joke. 

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How I learnt that basic joinery/carpentry shouldn't be daunting

I have a special guest author on Fifi McGee today, the man behind a lot of what you see on my blog. Meet my fiance Neil. He's just ventured into the land of beginners joinery/carpentry and he's here to give you/your hubby some inspiration to try it too.

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Read my house saving tips in the national news

Delighted to be featured in the i newspaper today sharing saving tips I practice daily. If you're saving for a deposit on a house, a fancy holiday, a renovation, driving lessons or to start a new business, have a read. 

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My most used home apps + why I love them

I've found myself downloading quite a few smart apps and meters for my house recently and I wanted to share what home interior apps are on my phone for anyone who's interested in bringing their homes right up to date with the latest technology or opt for a more *stylish* way of metering and monitoring your house. 

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I'm back! What to expect + Why you should strongly consider gifting yourself a hiatus

Dear cushion-fluffing friends,

I’ve been on a hiatus from my blog making some life-altering plans.

When you hear the word “hiatus” you may think of a dreamy escape from city life, locking yourself in a cabin in the woods far from civilisation, unplugging your brain from work or projects, ceasing all to-do-lists (those that stretch beyond planting tomato seeds anyway), and just doing nothing.

But alas I’ve had a hiatus far from that. A better one than that. Really.

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