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[Bean]

I hope you're talking to Mr K there, Freddy?

Appreciate it though, thanks - But we managed to insulate the loft for £30 last year - To over the recommended thickness ... Not going to complain if the chap on the checkout in Homebase can't tell the difference between £2.50 and £5!





I'm at workies today, but Mr K and E_E are at the house for the day!

[Bean]

I think I'll let the photos speak for themselves in this update:





(Don't worry 'bout the arch - Promise it's supported massively the other side! - But it's coming out soon anyways.)









Not actually fixed in place yet - There's a few things to sort on each & want everything to set completely in place.


I adooooore them

Think they've both done a great job!

[ajperry]

Nice frames... Can't wait to own my own house and start remodelling like you! persevere Bean, it'll be worth it!

**had to edit this as i realised i had used 'man' and 'dude' to congratulate you! sorry! haha :S

Edited by ajperry, 12 October 2010 - 03:16 PM.

[bamby]

think you'll have 9 bricks in your shallow arch .. you'll need them side on as they are now

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thats the pattern you want so 9 is the key stone and 1 and 2 are the first bricks you put in to the arch - might be worth seeing if mr k can knock you up a little former to sit on top of the window to help the bricks sit in place whilst the mortar sets over a few days then slowly remove the former and ta'dah you'll have a lovely arch back ...

(taken advice from my dad) if you need an explination in more depths let me know!

[Bean]

AJPerry - I wouldn't worry about it .. most people on here call me 'dude' or 'mate' CharlieBrown thought I was a chap, 'til he met me a year later ... He was most shocked!

Thanks - We'd been on and off house hunting for a year and a half - It just shows that the right one is out there. We missed out on a stunning old school house, but looking back now - This one suits us so much more.


Bamby - Legend!! Thanks so much to your Dad! Really, really appreciate it! I will pass it on to Mr K and if he needs anything, I'll let him know where to come!!

Thanks, all!!

[camp freddy]

I hope you're talking to Mr K there, Freddy?

Appreciate it though, thanks - But we managed to insulate the loft for £30 last year - To over the recommended thickness ... Not going to complain if the chap on the checkout in Homebase can't tell the difference between £2.50 and £5!





I'm at workies today, but Mr K and E_E are at the house for the day!

[Bean]

Well, with no better way to spend my evening, this evening ...



I've just trawled through 30,000 wallpaper pictures.

And I've come out with 4 that I like... 3 of which for the same room - one I like but don't have a clue where it would go.


Eeeuuuuuurghhhh.



On a plus side, I started to strip the door yesterday - In a brave move - Totally going against the boss's recommendations!

Glad I did though - The detail it's brought out in the shape of the wood are a huge improvement.

Photos soon ...

[B-shaw]

30'000......
I think after seeing that many id have grown a hatred and decided to just stick with some good old paint

Bot how did you manage to narrow it down to 4? That must've taken some time and skill haha!

I want to come live with you once its done

[Bean]

Lol, I didn't narrow it down to 4 ...

I only actually liked 4


That's my huge problem - I'm so picky when it comes to design (being a designer) - I annoy myself with my pickiness - but if it's not right, I just won't be happy, lol


Had a thought the other day that I might be tempted to lightly stencil it ...

I utterly adore this:





If there was wallpaper like that, that'd be great ... but there isn't - Because all wallpaper has a repeat And I hate repeats



Lol, you're probably totally terrified now and changed your mind about moving in, lol

[B-shaw]

Paint FTW to be honest haha!

Something like that would be cool in one (or a few) of the main rooms.

Can make something really your own then, and its possibly cheaper? than wallpaper. Especially if you make/design the stencil yourself!

I'm more a man of simplicity, less = more and all that... lol

[pikey7]

All week and you've sanded a bit of a door and not chosen wallpaper? You need to pull your finger out if we're having a malvern afterparty there!

[Bean]

Yep - We're doing well! I've been off work for 2 days and now K's not feeling great either!

More than welcome to come over after Malvern ... Just don't expect running water in the kitchen! Other than that - We're all good!


Mr Shaw - I'm hoping for a happy medium between modern and traditional - I want to stay faithful to the house, but make it modern and comfortable for every-day ...


Talking of which, K spilt a load of coffee on the living room floor the other day

Brought the floor boards up reaaaally well - I've never seen them clean before!

[Bean]

Found a bigger version Num num

[England_expects]

Now THAT I like...........

[Bean]

Bring yer knife, some plastic stencil sheet and a roller ... We'll sort it, easy!!