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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
How much of my renovation can I ‘DIY’?
Doing DIY in a renovation can save you a stack of cash - but how far can you go? In this post we ponder how far you can go with DIY before you start risking the quality of your renovation.
A beginner's guide to gutting a house
Gutting a house before a renovation can be one of the most rewarding moments. It signals the official start of your renovation and huge progress can be made in just hours. But a little bit of careful planning can make the job a little bit easier.
10 desks that are ACTUALLY stylish
The most stylish desks to create a beautiful home office space - working from home never looked this good!
Painting tips for DIY newbies
Painting is one of those things that can be easy to learn and trickier to master. We like to think we’ve built up a little stash of tips and tricks over the years…. Come on inside and take a look.
10 elegant console tables for a classy hallway
Putting a console tables in your hallway can make redundant area of your home into both a practical and beautiful use of space. Here we look at some of our favourites on the market for every budget.
Is this the most colourful home in the UK? | The House That Colour Built Interview
I’m joined by Jess, one half of the skyrocketing Instagram @thehousethatcolourbuilt to talk about their house, colour, and survival for anyone renovating!
Lowering your renovation’s carbon footprint: What to consider
Given you have the opportunity to rip out and replace every wall and floor in your renovation, have you considered every option to lower your carbon footprint? Meet Sarah & Col, renovators with a passion for eco.
Master Bedroom Renovation Update
Here we check in to show you what we’ve been up to on the master bedroom project whilst the world started going topsy turvy.
A curved radiator for a bay window
A milestone - we have installed the last radiator that we need to install into our house - a curved radiator into our curved bay. Take a look at the process that we followed.
How to design your home – the right way (and avoid expensive design mistakes)
There are right and wrong ways to design a house when you’re renovating. Read this guide and get prepared.
Permitted Developments: The Ultimate Guide
We address 12 of the most common questions and all you need to know about permitted developments before you start work on your property.
Refurbishing a 1930s stained glass window
You know those niggling jobs where you think “I’ll get to that at some point…” Well stained glass window refurbishment is one of those. But it is now DONE and we’re really pleased with the result!
How to visualise your layout ideas before you renovate
One of the toughest parts of renovating is deciding on layouts especially for things like the kitchen or kitchen extensions. Read our tips on how to visualise your ideas first.
Lockdown life: Swapping the commute for this...
A small positive that’s keeping us going through lockdown life.
Ways we seek to continuously improve Fifi McGee
Our sole aim is making this corner of the internet a useful place for you to create the home you want. Read about how we’re investing in this…
Have you heard about biophilic design? It could be the secret to a happier home
If I told you it was possible to design your house in a way that improves your happiness, wellbeing, restoration and productivity, would you believe it was possible?
Converting a medieval cow barn into a cosy cottage
If you’ve ever dreamed about converting a barn into a second home for family and friends to visit, or to let on Airbnb, then Dawn’s barn conversion is exactly the story you need to read…
Our new William Morris bay window curtains from Couture Living
Dressing our curved bay window has never been easy, but now, thanks to Couture Living, we have the William Morris curtains of our dreams…
Lifting the lid on what it's like renovating a house during Covid 19
We asked our community “How has Covid 19 effected your renovation?” and check out their responses…
Coronavirus (Part 2): what does this mean for renovators?
In the first part of these blog posts we discussed managing the changes to home and work life throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Here we’ll cover some of the expected impacts if you’re renovating.