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We’re Fi + Neil
We help new renovators create their dream homes, minus the stress!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.