The Carpenter's Daughter
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Hi, I'm Vikkie and I'm a carpenter's daughter, taking the advice of my father to tackle almost every thinkable DIY project in our very first home. Girls can do DIY too! I'm renovating our first home and this blog is about how I've done it and what I've learned.
The Carpenter's Daughter
1d ago
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...
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The Carpenter's Daughter
1d ago
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,...
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The Carpenter's Daughter
1M ago
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....
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The Carpenter's Daughter
2M ago
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...
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The Carpenter's Daughter
2M ago
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...
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The Carpenter's Daughter
2M ago
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...
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The Carpenter's Daughter
3M ago
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...
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The Carpenter's Daughter
5M ago
Do you prefer less clutter in your life, don't have a large family, live in a small space, or have just moved house? Then here are my 10 minimalist Christmas decor ideas to celebrate the festive season in a subtle way. Includes top tips for each one to help you shop home decor efficiently. AD...
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The Carpenter's Daughter
6M ago
Here's how I installed my own DIY lift storage bed in our compact narrowboat with little floor space. There are no free plans needed - just a bed frame to mount and the gas struts! Includes how to install a bed lift video to follow along. While planning a bedroom makeover, we couldn't get easy...
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The Carpenter's Daughter
9M ago
Here's how to salvage and repurpose old windows made from perspex to build a DIY cold frame greenhouse to protect your plants in harsh weather. This easy cold frame uses basic tools, skills, free plans, step-by-step instructions, and video to follow along to help you save money! Do you love gardening and growing your own...
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