House Build – Jez in control

It’s taken a while but we have managed to get a mortgage. Actually, it’s a complete miracle really, we never thought we would qualify, but the money is winging its way into our account, we can’t afford to pay a builder so Jez is going to build the house on his rest days along with … Continue reading →

House Build – to DPC

Mum and Dad have pushed me to boiling point! They seem to turn every slightest thing into a problem, they want the most expensive of everything and whatever we decide or choose to do it’s wrong – they know best. It’s driving me mad! We just can’t afford to splash out on things like wooden … Continue reading →

House Build – Demolition and Footings

The works finally started today, it is really exciting but also slightly sad seeing part of The Thatch (Mum and Dad’s house), being demolished. The idea is to build living accommodation attached to the existing property, creating rooms for ourselves and providing Mum and Dad with a new/replacement bedroom and bathroom (so they don’t lose … Continue reading →