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Time for a BREAK (in Nazare, Portugal)

Join us in the first episode of our "TRAVEL" series for a short trip to Nazaré, Portugal. We've only booked a couple of nights away but that should be plenty of time to see what this charming seaside town on the coast of Portugal has to offer. We're hoping to find waves, wine, walks…

The FINAL Layer! – DIY Limecrete Floor (Part 4)

This limecrete floor project has been months in the making. From removing the old concrete to digging down over 40cm to filling everything back in with a combination of geotextile, LECA, natural hydraulic lime (NHL 5) and installing the underfloor heating pipework; we're finally ready for the last layer. The plan was to show…

The Underfloor Heating Saga Continues

The pipes are down and our replacement part has been fitted. But there's a new challenge with our Uponor underfloor heating system. And we've been scratching our heads and talking to suppliers and manufacturers over the last week. We think we have a solution but it goes again the steps laid out in the…

Underfloor Heating Pipes Are In! BUT…

We're making progress on our Portuguese stone building renovation. Our long-awaited parts for the underfloor heating system have arrived and it's time to crack on with the install. In this video we lay all the pipe and connect it back to the manifold. But, as usual, not everything goes to plan. Join us for…

SO Smooooooth – Lime Plastering a Stone Wall

With the float coat on, it's time for another experiment: mixing and applying a top coat of lime plaster. Unlike the previous, float coat, this one won't have any hemp in it. But as this is the first time I've applied this kind of plaster, it's probably going to take a bit of getting used…

Dealing with DELAYS | Underfloor Heating Preparation

Our focus for the first quarter of the year has been getting our underfloor heating installed and the final layer of the limecrete floor laid. Unfortunately, we've had a number of delays with getting parts on site for the underfloor heating manifold. So instead of waiting around, there's more prep work to be done and…

Clearing Our Overgrown Front Garden – TIMELAPSE

Our front garden is a disaster and soon we need to install a heat pump in this location. So it's time to reach for the digging and gardening tools for a mini makeover project with less talk and more work. For the full vlog episode of this project, check out this video: https://youtu.be/2H9qfeHPZA4

TRANSFORMING Our Overgrown Front Garden (for €13)

We're delayed on the underfloor heating project while waiting for parts to be delivered. So we're taking advantage of some nice weather for an outdoor mini project: clearing our front garden in preparation for having a heat pump installed. Over the course of a couple of days the plan is to clear out all…

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Knitting Needles

I've only just started knitting again and have had to upgrade from my original Symfonie needles (they tend to snap quite easily). I have a set of stainless steel needles from ChiaoGoo and also an ebony set from Lantern Moon.

I like both! The stainless steel was a little hard to get used to but yarn really glides on them. I like the look and feel of the Lantern Moon set too, but unfortunately they don't come in all the sizes I tend to use so I now end up switching between the two sets.

Crochet Hooks

I've tried loads of different single hooks to find the 'perfect' hook. I finally found what I was looking for in the Clover soft touch range. The hook glides well and the thumb rest is really comfortable. Unfortunately they don't seem to be available in a set, so I have a jar full of all the sizes I like to use.

Tunisian Crochet Hooks

My favourites are these from Lantern Moon, they're super comfortable and glide really well, and the best bit is that they swivel. They are also compatible with the KnitPro Symfonie hooks (these seem less sturdy but also glide well).

I also have a set from ChiaoGoo made from bamboo. These are very lightweight but I find that they can snag on some yarns (a nail file often helps to make the hook head better).

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