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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
Our trip to the Peak District | UK Breaks
The BEST views in the UK?? We think so! Come and see…
Our trip to the Cotswolds | UK Breaks
A day by day itinerary of our trip to the Cotswolds – Bibury, Burford, Bourton-on-the-water and so much more. Also…. LLAMAS! Yep. You heard correctly. Come take a look!
Choosing a comfy bed: Our experience with Button & Sprung
We shared all about our Master Bedroom renovation recently – and what a milestone it is to now be flicking through those pre-war newspapers we found lurking under the floorboards, in our comfy new bed having finished the project!
Interview with a renovator - Georgie and Matt's 1930s house kitchen makeover
Up for a stunning kitchen makeover? Following the completion of her gorgeous kitchen, we catch up with our course student Georgie who is renovating a 1930s property in East Sussex
Our new kitchen diner Bereco window
After our kitchen renovation in 2017 we still had one small job left to complete: the external window! Here we document the process of installing our new window.
Renovation burglaries: A warning to renovators
Following a spate of renovation burglaries (a couple we’ve heard about in our very own community) We created this post to give you a heads up - read up and get yourself protected with these ideas.
Our Master Bedroom Renovation – Before + After
You ready to see how ugly this room was before? Here’s a complete step-by-step. How we renovated our dated master bedroom into the room of our dreams…
What’s it like living in a renovation?
When you’re living in a renovation it can feel like your whole world is falling down around you. We look at some of the downsides and perhaps surprising upsides to living in a renovation.
Can I save money with an architectural technologist?
Are you about to start renovating your house and looking for savvy ways to save money? Hiring an architectural technologist instead of an architect could be a good idea but isn’t right for everyone. So here’s a guide on what architectural technologists are, whether they’re right for you and how they could help you reduce your budget.
Our Hillarys Shutters: An honest review
We just had shutters installed to our bay window by Hillarys – here is a full Hillarys review including a before and after reveal. We’re so proud of the transformation!
Lightwave switches: A review of smart electrics for the home
We decided to go the whole hog in our mission to create the most optimal waking up scenario. Check out what we came up with when we installed smart electrics in our bedroom
Fitting our brand new parquet flooring | Our 1930s house renovation
We recently had engineered wood parquet flooring fitted to our bedroom renovation. Here we divulge the costs, design choices and the full installation. If you’re considering fitting parquet floors, read this first!
How to select a truly cohesive colour scheme for your home
Selecting a cohesive colour scheme is tough but important! This guide explains why and how to make colour decisions you’re really pleased with…
Our new UPVC bay windows install | 1930s house renovation
When we moved into our 1930s house back in 2016, one of the inconvenient truths flagged in our survey was that we would need to install new UPVC bay windows at some point fairly soon (in fact, most of the windows needed replacing).
Our surveyor quoted about £10K to replace the front windows 🤯
…but luckily we negotiated the price of the property before we exchanged and managed to get that knocked off the price 👍
Planning a Bathroom Layout - The Ultimate Guide
It’s crazy just how much I’ve learned about bathroom layouts big and small that I knew nothing about when we were rushing to renovate our own bathroom all those years ago. They are one of the hardest projects to get right…
Interview with a renovator - Jen's Victorian house renovation
Today we’re chatting with Jen & Michael, Reno Club members who have just got the keys to their Victorian renovation with insane levels of potential!
Our alcove wardrobes reveal | 1930s bedroom renovation
How we transformed our tricky alcoves by fitting these stunning alcove fitted wardrobes for maximum storage!
Old School renovation update – 6 months in
Sarah from the old Victorian school in Scotland is back with another round up of their reno progress 6 month in, from the good, to the bad, to the ugly….
How much does a structural engineer cost?
Are you in the middle of a renovation project and finding yourself overwhelmed with the list of consultants you need to hire? Don’t panic! We’re here to help you with our structural engineer guide on what services they do and at what cost.
8 rarely spoken about tips for designing your home
In this guide, I want to share with you some proven home decoration tips that I practice daily to support those of you who are designing a room currently.