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How to revive dull wooden furniture with beeswax, oil, and a two-hour refresh

How to revive dull wooden furniture with beeswax, oil, and a two-hour refresh

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Durand

I had an old pine side table that had once been lovingly varnished but, over the years, had grown dull, uneven and a little thirsty-looking. I didn't want to sand it back to raw wood or spend a...

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What to do when a rented flat won’t let you redecorate: temporary upgrades that look professional

What to do when a rented flat won’t let you redecorate: temporary upgrades that look professional

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Durand

Renting shouldn’t mean living in a bland, characterless box. Over the years I’ve learned that with a little creativity—and a few rental-friendly products—you can make a place feel like yours...

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How to fix a squeaky floorboard quietly and without removing floorboards

How to fix a squeaky floorboard quietly and without removing floorboards

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Durand

I remember the first time I heard that squeak in the middle of the night — a tiny, insistent cry from the floorboards that somehow sounded louder in the quiet. It drove me to the kitchen,...

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What budget tools you really need for basic diy repairs as a beginner

What budget tools you really need for basic diy repairs as a beginner

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Durand

I still remember the first time I stood in front of a flatpack shelf with nothing but a flimsy Allen key and a growing sense of dread. Over time I learned that you don't need a garage-full of...

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How to disguise a patchy plaster wall with a £30 Ikea hack and simple paint tricks

How to disguise a patchy plaster wall with a £30 Ikea hack and simple paint tricks

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Durand

I had a patchy, tired plaster wall in my little sitting room for months. It was one of those walls where every repair looked like a blip on a map — pale squares, darker circles, and a textured...

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