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Best Oil for Wooden Floors - Natural & Non Toxic Flooring Treatments
Kirsty McCubbinNov 27, 2025
There’s a lot of variables to consider when choosing the best oil for wooden floors....
Eco Friendly, Natural & Non Toxic Wood Varnish - Safer Alternatives for Healthy Homes
Kirsty McCubbinNov 27, 2025
The varnish aisle in most DIY shops is full of petrochemical heavy products containing strong...
Best Natural Oil for Wood Furniture
Kirsty McCubbinNov 21, 2025
Natural oils have been used for centuries to finish and protect wooden furniture. Rather than...
Best Oil for Chopping Boards - Keep Wooden Boards Food Safe & Nourished
Kirsty McCubbinNov 21, 2025
Untreated wooden chopping boards can soak up food odours and harbour bacteria. Wood is absorbent,...
Safe Paint Stripping – Best Eco Paint Stripper for Wood
Kirsty McCubbinNov 14, 2025
The thought of stripping paint makes most DIY-ers cringe. Harsh fumes, chemical irritation on exposed...
How to Strip Varnish from Wood Without Chemicals
Kirsty McCubbinNov 14, 2025
Stripping old varnish from wood can be a very unpleasant and time consuming task. Fumes,...
Best Breathable Primer Paint for Lime Plaster? When You Need It, and What to Use
Kirsty McCubbinOct 30, 2025
Lime plaster has different properties from modern gypsum walls. Lime is a breathable substrate which...
Best Breathable Paint for Bathrooms – Walls that Stay Dry and Mould Free
Kirsty McCubbinOct 30, 2025
Bathrooms are one of the most difficult rooms in a home to decorate without the...
Lime Plaster Patch Repair - How to Fix Cracks, Holes and Blown Sections
Kirsty McCubbinOct 02, 2025
Living in a period property comes with beautiful original features. But older home owners will...
How to Remove Mould Naturally From Your Home
Kirsty McCubbinSep 25, 2025
The dreaded musty odour of mould in your home is frustrating and can affect the...
What's The Best Breathable Paint for Exterior Wood
Kirsty McCubbinSep 18, 2025
Many renovators of period properties are aware of the importance of using breathable paint on...
Breathable Paint for Lime Render – A Guide for Traditional and Eco Homes
Kirsty McCubbinSep 18, 2025
Many owners of period properties are opting to reinstate or repair lime renders to help...

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