Most of you probably already know that we built our house on a shoestring budget. I’ve mentioned it plenty of times here on the blog—usually during moments of stress, when my hair is one quotation away from turning completely grey. But here’s the thing: a tight budget doesn’t have to mean an ugly home. Like […]
Building a House… and Building Ourselves
Today, I found myself reflecting on our house-building journey. It’s been exactly one year since we cleared the land and poured our foundation—and 2.5 years since we signed the contract to purchase that land. From planning to finding a contractor, just getting started took a full year. Getting approvals from the authorities and hunting for […]
Raised Beds on a Budget: What I’ve Learned So Far
Since I’m setting up my own garden, I figured I might as well share the journey — and today’s topic is raised beds. Because we’re on a tight budget, we’ll be building ours instead of buying them ready-made. So yes, I’ve been down quite the research rabbit hole! Why raised beds?First off, they’re way easier […]
Choosing the Right Flooring for a Family Home: What I Picked and Why
Flooring doesn’t usually get the spotlight in a home renovation—but once you start choosing, you’ll realise just how much it impacts how your home looks, feels, and functions. When I was planning mine, I assumed it’d be a simple decision. But as it turns out, flooring isn’t just about picking a nice colour or texture—it’s […]