This repurposed bathtub is the perfect cheap raised garden bed for a vegetable garden on a budget. Saving a waste product from going into landfill, I show you how you can grow food in these large containers successfully. Since moving to our new auction farmhouse property, we discovered several old bathtubs hiding in the brambles.... Read More The post Cheap Bathtub DIY Raised Garden Bed Upcycle appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Ready to make an easy peasy indoor or outdoor potting bench with a sink and riddle option? Then here's my detailed instructions on how I created a treated potting table on a budget that I use daily. You can sign up to my free mailing list here to instantly download my free potting bench plans. Then follow... Read More The post DIY Wooden Outdoor Potting Bench With Sink + FREE PLANS appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Gutters are things we don’t think about much until they stop working properly. However, a gutter system is vital for protecting your home's foundation from water damage, pests, and mould. So here are our gutter cleaning methods if they're clogged, overspilling or dirty. It’s important to check and maintain your rain gutters and drains regularly,... Read More The post Best Gutter Cleaning How-To That Doesn't Cost Much appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Are you ready for the growing season? Maybe your seeds are germinating, but you don't have protection yet? If not, then don't worry. Here's my simple hinged DIY hoop house instructions. You won't need to buy plans to match your vegetable garden bed! It includes a YouTube how-to video and alternative ideas. Last year I... Read More The post How to Build a DIY Hinged Hoop House for Raised Bed appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Want to keep your home safe from suspicious activity without the hefty professional security system price tag? Then here's how I set up several Ring cameras and review. Last month we fitted a big bundle of Ring products to create a home wide CCTV solution. We installed the following ourselves: And while setting them up,... Read More The post Ultimate Guide to Installing Ring Camera Security System + Review appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Want to brighten up and refresh your bedroom ready for the lighter days of Spring? Then here's the ultimate cleaning your bedroom checklist you can use as a comprehensive guide. You don't need to be a professional cleaner! AD | This blog post includes a paid promotion for the Spring clean and declutter range at Very.... Read More The post Spring Cleaning Your Bedroom Checklist appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Have you got a tapered drywall installation and want to learn DIY taping and jointing for the first time? Then here's my step-by-step guide, including fixing bubbles in drywall tape. You can also follow my tape and jointing YouTube video here. When we bought our new farmhouse last year, we knew we'd have to install... Read More The post How to Guide: Jointing & Taping Plasterboard Walls/Ceilings appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Struggling for available space for belongings in your home? Then here's an ingenious storage solution using attic space for loft storage on a budget. Includes full Youtube video guide. Note: always check with your truss manufacturers regarding whether its weight limit will not cause any problems. We've spent a few months getting to know our... Read More The post How I Transformed My Loft into a Brilliant Storage Space appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Here's a comprehensive guide on how to insulate a loft space, starting with a base, then a second layer to help save energy and heating bills. Includes a step by step YouTube video here. When we first moved into our new auction farmhouse property, we had missing plasterboard and insulation, along with only a 100mm... Read More The post How to Install Insulation in a Loft to Save Energy appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more

Want to install your own loft lighting without an electrician for maintenance work? Then here's how to connect an LED strip light to a lighting circuit cable with a household plug without cutting into your existing wiring. Please note: I am not an electrician, which is why this is a project for beginners. For a... Read More The post The BEST how to guide: Installing Loft Lighting appeared first on The Carpenter's Daughter ..read more