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MAKE IT HAPPEN

Whether it’s a small section of skirting missing in the downstairs loo, or temporary fittings that become permanent fixtures, never quite finishing a project is more common than you’d think. As a serial renovator, with zero budget for a project manager, I’m a frequent offender. Getting caught up in the excitement of starting a project is easy. Staying interested, and bringing it home… not so much. My problem is that I lose the will once the pretties are done, or the room is at least habitable, and move on in search

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