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REAL RENOVATION ADVICE FROM BEGINNERS

This site documents my renovation project from start to finish, with practical advice for first-time renovators along the way.

You’ll find:

  • Step-by-step breakdowns of projects
  • Budget planning insights
  • Beginner mistakes to avoid
  • Tools and materials I actually use
  • Honest cost comparisons
  • Before-and-after progress updates

I’m learning as I go, and I’m sharing everything I wish someone had told me before I started. If you’re planning your first renovation and want realistic guidance (not just highlight reels), this blog is for you.

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Weekend shovelling rubble and crushing it so we can use it as hardcore later. This was hardwork 💪 Early morning concrete pour. Our bodies were in pain from spreading this out 🥲 'Safely' removed the old kitchen 😅