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
1w 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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1M 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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1M 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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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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2M 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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4M 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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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
8M 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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1y ago
We all need some DIY shed shelving ideas to get our garden shed organized. So here's a compilation of some of the best shed storage ideas for hand tools, etc to help you create extra space. I haven't always been organized. Believe it or not, my shed flood space used to be complete chaos (see...
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1y ago
This beautiful valentines wreath DIY is cheaper than anything at the dollar store. Using slices from a branch, a plywood heart shape, and faux flowers, you can have a cute wreath front door hanger in just a couple of hours! Includes free template download, full tutorial video, and 8 more bonus DIY valentine wreath ideas!...
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