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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
Our mini house DIY advent calendar – Make your own!
Another advent calendar I made to celebrate the moments of Christmas not ‘stuff’. This year, the theme is these beautiful and simple to make DIY houses…
10 questions to ask your contractor before they start
Hiring a contractor? By making sure you ask the right questions, you can go into your project fully equipped and aware.
Ultimate Guide: Improving your home's energy efficiency
Whether it’s improving your home’s energy efficiency rating using heating and insulation, new lighting and light bulbs, or energy efficient grants, we’ve got you covered, come on board!
How I'm styling the Christmas table this year – and top tips for yours
Looking for Christmas table decor ideas? I’m sharing how our table will look this year plus top tips to style yours
Interview with a renovator - Sophie’s bathroom makeover
Today we’re having a chat with Reno Club member and course student Sophie who is in the early stages of renovating a 2 bed flat in London with her other half Lyndon.
Why is your renovation so important? You'll want to read this...
If and when you get the renovation blues, think of these 3 things.
10 styling tips to sell your home faster
If you're planning to sell your property any time soon, don't put it on the market before you've implemented these styling tips. It could mean the difference of up to £30, 000... read on.
Are you a reluctant renovator?
The other day Fi and I were discussing how for us, getting into a renovation was never the fulfilment of a long-standing aspiration, it was initially because the alternative just wasn’t palatable. Keep reading for our reno story and our thoughts on the ‘reluctant renovator’.
AD: How much does it cost to redesign a living room? Where to spend + save | Habitat
Renovating a living room? Unsure about how to prioritise your budget? I’ve teamed up with Habitat UK to show you how to tackle a living room revamp for maximum wow – and what costs are involved.
Amazing ways to organise your tools
Whether you’re starting out from scratch or a confident DIYer we’re going to guess that you don’t want to spend the first part of your DIY job hunting around for a tool, screw or random widget. Well here are some ways that you can organise your bits more effectively and efficiently.
The Victorian School Renovation – Prioritising plans + the impact of Covid
Sarah & Col are back to share their progress on the transformation of their old school in Scotland! Covid might have shaken up a lot of renovators, but these guys are determined to keep progress moving!
What we wish we knew about home renovations before we started | Our 1930s home
Our 1930s house renovation was a learning experience like no other. If you’re new to a renovation, hopefully some of these experiences will help you make your project run more smoothly.
Wood burner vs open fire: how to fill your fireplace
As the summer months turn to autumn, we start to think about cosying up in our liviing rooms and nothing makes that better than being in front of a roaring woodburner or open fire, but what are the main things to think about when getting one installed?
How to prevent a million trips to the DIY shop
Getting frustrated that every DIY job turns into an episode of supermarket sweep? Let’s see if we can reduce your inner Dale Winton (rest in peace)
Reasons why you SHOULDN'T buy a Belfast sink
Deciding which type of sink you’re going to buy is a key part of your kitchen design, it can even define the whole look of your kitchen. Belfast sinks look so lovely, what’s not to love? Let’s take a look.
How to renovate a buy to sell property for profit
Here we look at how to make a buy to sell house flip a success. We’ll go through mortgage, budgeting, renovation process and preparing yourself for sale.
What adds the most value to a house through renovating?
We review some of the best ways to add value to your property so that you can renovate in the most financially-savvy way possible.
How to reduce your house renovation costs
When you’re renovating a house, costs can quickly spiral. Here’s our top tips to control your renovation costs and make a saving.
The Victorian School Renovation – A tour before the renovation begins!
Today we’re going to take a look around our student couple Sarah and Col’s ambitious sustainable school project, before the renovation commences.
How to manage the psychological impact of renovating
Here we take a little look at the hidden and oftentimes ignored human impact of renovating.