Another D.I.Y tip when drilling holes in walls is to stick an old envelope directly underneath where you are drilling and all the debris falls into the envelope instead of all over the place. Makes life so much easier.
@@JulieGraham-u7b - Yes but then you are drilling with just one hand while the other holds the dust pan. If you stick the envelope to the wall it frees up both hands to do the drilling which is far safer.
What I love is everything you are doing in your gorgeous wee home is for you, and not for a landlord, it just makes me smile because you 3 deserve this... as always gorgeous huge huggles from Scotland 🏴 🤗
Both of you should be proud, and not just for upping your DIY skills but also because you’re working on the home you OWN! Imagine learning things without YT to watch, lol! A tip from a slightly (ahem) older homeowner, look for in charity shops for 'how to' books for home projects. They usually cover issues that never change so they remain valid & are illustrated with step by step instructions which we have found very useful vs. a video where steps are left out. Hope your recovery was quick & you are back to normal already! Sending all 3 of you hugs, love & prayers for healthy, safe & blessed Christmas visits with your loved ones 🤗💜🙏🏻🎄!
When you buy your first property you encounter lots of jobs that need tackling. Our DIY skills only came about because we couldn’t afford to pay people to do jobs and had to have a go! It’s a learning curve Luke and we did it back in the day before TH-cam was launched! I’m sure as your confidence grows so will your DIY skills🔧🔨🪚
Exactly,your never to old to learn something new either,I think the masking tape trick is ingenious,my hubby is about to put a huge mirror up for my son that tip will come in handy ☺
Hi Luke you have decorated your home so beautifully in such a short space of time. Zara' s family are going to be very happy there for the holidays. Good DIY with the tape tip to put mirror up
I live on my own and never had to do diy before but I watched TH-cam vids or just asked someone even in a diy store I would ask how to do something. Now I’m not bad at it and do it all myself unless it’s something heavy or needs a professional. TH-cam was my saviour you can really pick up a lot of help tips and tricks.
I can’t recommend the Blinds2go easy fit range enough - no drilling and super easy to fit. Def worth the extra money, we aren’t great at DIY and managed to fit them really easily. Worth remembering for your future blinds. I love the ones you’ve picked - really lovely neutral colour. The light fitting in your office is gorgeous too, wish I had the ceiling height you’ve got. House is looking amazing already.
Be proud of your efforts and show them off next time your Mam and Step Dad visit. No one is an instant expert and I'm sure the 3rd Blind was easier to hang than the first! Love the blinds you chose too. I bet the first meal you ever cooked would not compare favorably with how and what you cook now. It will be the same when you start the garden. You will have failures and successes. Each success makes you more confident.
Mrs Dan Dare here to suggest that if you are dissatisfied with a plain lamp shade you could add a velvet ribbon to it to elevate the look or add colour. I recently added a 10 mm strip of velvet ribbon to the top & bottom a plain lampshade - specifically just above & below the rim on the fabric side. By adding the ribbon I was able to bring in the accent colour of the room. I initially used double sided tape as a temporary fix to see if I liked it before permanently afixing the ribbon with fabric glue. It might be worth a thought, Luke & Zara (or anyone else).
Hi Luke, Zara & the adorable Maggie! Great job Luke the blinds look really nice! Hope you are feeling better! Your home looks beautiful. Take really good care, Lots of love Kathy x ❤Canada
Well done 👏👏, but I will say my blinds always hang outside the window recess.. why? Cos guaranteed that sun will find that tiny little sliver where the blind doesn't meet the inside of the window recess .. and ..POW.. straight in your eyeballs when you trying to have a lie in especially on a summer morning! 😁
Getting a new home the way you want it takes yrs. Took me 5 yrs to get all the Reno's done in my new house and it's always a work in progress. Take your time and enjoy Christmas 🎄🎁🎄❤
I so look forward to your videos Luke, you and Zara are doing an amazing job with the house as well as working jobs, make sure not to burn yourself out. I'm so proud of you guys for how far you have come and the skills you have learnt along the way. When you get emotional I just want to jump through the screen and give you a massive hug! Your mum must be so proud also, love her😊 feel better x
You should be proud of yourself! Not just because you have become so handy around the house but more importantly you are a lovely human being! 😊♥️ You are a bright light in a sometimes discouraging world. I’m sure you have brightened the day of many people with your videos, not just with happy moments but with difficult ones that you share, to show the true human experience. You are genuine and it shows! Hope you have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! ♥️🇨🇦
Really enjoying your updates Luke, you are so enthusiastic, takes me back to buying my first home in london, your house and garden is very similar and makes me feel emotional as i had to give it up when i moved out of London. I lived nr Greenwich and loved that it was my go to local place. I loved the starbucks there snd the coffee shop above the book store. I also enjoyed greenwich festival too. Your little trips take me back to some very happy memories of my time in London . I also relate to you as my mother was from newcastle ; i am a northerner ❤
A DIY tip I learned from my husband is whenever you are installing something such as a drapery rod or blind or any type of hanging system, take one of the screws with you to the hardware store (not big box) and buy quality screws and throw the cheap ones away! Your project will go much smoother!
Can't click "watch" fast enough. Such enjoyable content, don't change a thing! Really feel for you with the blind, can only imagine the words that came out of you when you discovered that error! Hope you feel better soon x
Hi Luke, You did a great job on putting up the roman blinds, don't be so hard on yourself. It is with trial and error we learn along the way. I was given this piece of advice a long time ago. A mistake is not a mistake, but a learning experience along the pathway of life. It is so lovely to see how lovely the home is coming along. Please take care of yourself, you sound like you are coming down with a cold. Take some time to take care of yourself, we will still be here. Your health is more important. Hope you have a restful week. Grace❤❤
I am still so very happy for you obtaining a new home and getting it all in order for the holiday's. Much happiness to a beautiful start in your first home.
I used to regularly get ill either just before Christmas or at Christmas. I think we get run down and stressed out. As for the diy you did a good job. You learn by making mistakes and diy is HARD especially if you don’t have someone on hand to help out or teach you 👍
Luke you are really putting your heart & soul into being a home owner & reaping the benefits......its looking so good. And to do it all whilst youre not feeling well too. Sending you BIG healing hugs & hope you feel better soon! 😘xxx
Good video as always Luke. I suffer bably with sore throats at this time of the year so i always make up a mason jar of 2 chopped lemons a piece of chopped ginger top it up with honey keeps okay in fridge for 1 week, just add how ever many spoonfuls you like to hot water its soothing to the thoat.
CAN YOU TAKE THAT BROWN BOX THAT IS ON TOP OF THE CUPBOARD DOWN IT LOOKS OUT OF PLACE PUT IN YOUR OFFICE OR IN THE STOREAGE PLACE IT MAKES YOUR LOVELY KITCHEN LOOK UNTIDY ❤❤❤
Well done with the blinds and the mirror Luke, look really nice, there is always something to do when you own your own home, hope you are feeling better soon x
The blinds look great! Hope you feel better soon. So sad to be sick at Christmas! Hugs from the south east coast of Florida and merry Christmas to you both😎🦩🌞🦩😎
You should be proud of yourself Luke 😊. You are doing a grand job of making your home warm and cosy. The only way of learning is to make the mistakes along the way. I’ve still got the small piece of pipe hubby accidentally drilled into over 30 years ago, where we had water gushing out of the wall 😂. He now has a water pipe and electric tester which he has used ever since, no more accidents 🥰. Happy Christmas to you, Zara and Maggie xx
The house is coming together....you've done great so far,looks homely. The last people haven't looked after the cooker hob though,,shame, I don't think they are so expensive..but as long as its functional for now,,that can come way down the line, it's just astestic.👍hope you feel better son&zara I think that baby blue color in your hat is your color, looks gorg😊
Hi Luke and Zara Sorry about your shed roof. They are a job to keep up with even when new. And this consistent rain is wearing out everything. Your blinds look gorgeous. As I speak from experience that side gap on your pillow side will wake you up with the harshest sun. I have not discovered a way to make blinds completely sun proof either. You look completely settled in your lovely new home,💚🎄😍🎄
A picture ledge or 2 on the wall you were going to repair in kitchen would be good for displaying plates or whatever you want they are so easy to put up . The house is looking like a home now well done!!!
ZARA LUKE STOP SPENDIND YOUR MONEY YOUR FAMILY KNOWS YOU JUST BOUGHT A NEW HOUSE YOU NEED ALL YOUR MONEY !!!!!! JUST BUY SOMETHING FROM THE THRIFT STORES AND YOUR FAMILY WILL UNDERSTAND PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY IT DOES NOT GROW ON TREES😒
Well done Luke Blinds look great and I love your mirror - I need some blinds putting up in my home so if ur free ur welcome to come here and do mine 😊 lol - Loving your new home 🏠 so happy for u guys xx Ps hope u feel better soon. Luke x
Howdy Luke!! Happy Christmas!! Kudos to the face that you fact of doing what ever you need to do to get a job done!! You inspire so many people by your bravery!!! Big hugs from Kenny Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think you do a wonderful job of DIY Luke, you should be very proud. You can also use a post it note to stick to the wall, tilted up while you drill and any dust/plaster collects on the note and not the floor. Always enjoy watching you, Zara and Maggie 😊
I like the espresso guy in the market and if you go up past Greenwich College, opposite Duncan's pharmacy, there's a coffee hatch in an antique shop called Naked coffee. Excellent. I have a stinking cold right now, and it has seriously delayed my crimbo shopping. I'm up so late because it's hard to breathe lying down 🤒😬
Always love it, when I turn my tablet on, and I see Luke's face, and I know 100 percent, it's going to be enjoyable, you both have already made a house, a home, merry Xmas 🎄 to you both.
Hi Luke! I can understand your issue with the blinds. We have blinds on all our windows when we first moved into our home and even though we didn't install them I just really hate them. They're so heavy to lift up whenever we need to open our windows and likewise difficult to put down. I'm not a fan of blinds in general. Oh dear....by the end of the vlog your throat sounded like it was getting worse. I hope you feel better soon and have a lovely Christmas. Lots of fluids, hot soups, and tea as well as zinc and vitamin C. Take good care. Much love from Fort Worth, Texas! 🤠🎄❄
Hi Luke, you are doing a great job of carrying out DIY in your new home. Only way to learn is to tackle these jobs. You are doing fab. Wishing Zara's parents a happy stay at your beautiful new home. Hope you feel better soon x
Feel better Luke. ❤❤ The house is coming along beautifully. Every time I see Zara, I think of how beautiful my little grandniece (Zara clone) will grow up to be. God bless ❤
Well done, Luke! My dad was kind enough to buy me my own set of tools when I was younger and gave me the confidence to try things at least once whether in the home or working on a car ;) (I changed the s-belt in a Subaru years ago, which isn’t the easiest thing to do… and something I’ll never try again!) One thing I will say is that every home comes with its own quirks and the walls are no different. If something I’ve done e before at another place doesn’t work in a new place, I’ll either Goggle it or actually brainstorm ideas with the friendly people at the hardware store.
Like so many things DIY takes a lot of time, trial and error to master. Believe it or not, some folks approach cooking and baking with the same trepidation as you approach DIY projects. You are doing fine. Food for thought: Now is a good time to create a house journal where you keep track of colors, brands, etc used in your home. When you head off to shop for the house you have color swatches at hand, know what you have used if you need replacement parts, etc.
Well done Luke DIY is difficult even for seasoned persons like ourselves we have gutted 4 houses through our married life this fifth a bungalow has been done by tradesmen but we have done quite simple tasks that now were in our seventies proved to by tedious and time consuming putting a oak mantle on the wall 4 days drilling holes in back of cupboards all morning two pictures 😢 ect ect Your home is looking lovely it takes time to evolve you will change your mind so many times so my advice is just enjoy x
You sound like you are doing amazing though Pauline, I think we are often very hard on ourselves and see perfection online which can often put us down. Big love!
Luke you did a great job on the blinds, ive hung a few in the past and they are not easy to do , they look fantastic, great tip on how to hang a mirror or picture, and credit to Zara on the ladder with hammer in hand for the tarp for the shed roof, and fantastic vid
Well done on the DIY front I've been in my place years and haven't tackled replacing my blinds. Very brave, you have inspired me. Now take some time to recoup before whizzing home for the holidays. Body's repair while you are sleeping. Xx
Great job with the mirror and the blinds Luke ,Zara looks lovely in her blue hat it brings out the blue in her eyes I hope you feel better quickly Luke big hugs to you all Katie 🎄❤️🎄
Hope youre feeling better soon Luke. Zara made me howl when you said your weren't well and she said "I don't care"...more not what she said but how she said it. Catherine, Dainty Diaries, coukd give you a lesson or two on DIY, she's a wizz with a drill. I have power tool envy for her "Riobi" collection. I bought blinds that you stick on instead of drill in...yeah, they're still in the packaging 18 months later...😂😂😂
If you have plaster walls, old walls, or brick, grab a concrete drill bit. The screws should go in easier. You may need a few sizes, but they really help! My home is over 100yo, so they are a lifesaver on the concrete like walks and petrified wood!
DIY takes years to master Luke don’t underestimate the fantastic jobs you’ve done
Another D.I.Y tip when drilling holes in walls is to stick an old envelope directly underneath where you are drilling and all the debris falls into the envelope instead of all over the place. Makes life so much easier.
Or put the dustpan against the wall to catch the debris.
@@JulieGraham-u7b - Yes but then you are drilling with just one hand while the other holds the dust pan. If you stick the envelope to the wall it frees up both hands to do the drilling which is far safer.
Hi Luke, if you have a throat ache, you can gargle with warm salt water. It helps me. Hope you are feeling better soon. ❤ to you both ❤ and Maggie ❤❤❤
Well done on the diys, you should be proud of yourself!!!
Presents were wrapped beautifully!!
Maggie is completely gorgeous ❤❤❤
What I love is everything you are doing in your gorgeous wee home is for you, and not for a landlord, it just makes me smile because you 3 deserve this... as always gorgeous huge huggles from Scotland 🏴 🤗
You have done amazing. DIY is not easy. Well done you. Give yourself a pat on the back 😊
The house is really becoming a home so quickly, loving all the home Vlogs Luke 🏠🌲🐕🥘🥗🍜🍴🍷🍾
Both of you should be proud, and not just for upping your DIY skills but also because you’re working on the home you OWN! Imagine learning things without YT to watch, lol! A tip from a slightly (ahem) older homeowner, look for in charity shops for 'how to' books for home projects. They usually cover issues that never change so they remain valid & are illustrated with step by step instructions which we have found very useful vs. a video where steps are left out. Hope your recovery was quick & you are back to normal already! Sending all 3 of you hugs, love & prayers for healthy, safe & blessed Christmas visits with your loved ones 🤗💜🙏🏻🎄!
Well done with your DIY Luke. Your home is looking great. I always enjoy your videos and I’m catching up on them now. Hope you’re feeling better 🥰💕
When you buy your first property you encounter lots of jobs that need tackling. Our DIY skills only came about because we couldn’t afford to pay people to do jobs and had to have a go! It’s a learning curve Luke and we did it back in the day before TH-cam was launched! I’m sure as your confidence grows so will your DIY skills🔧🔨🪚
Ahh I love that! Thank you so much ❤
Every little DIY project gives you more experience to tackle what you need to do! You're doing great. Hope you feel better soon Luke!
Exactly,your never to old to learn something new either,I think the masking tape trick is ingenious,my hubby is about to put a huge mirror up for my son that tip will come in handy ☺
Hi Luke you have decorated your home so beautifully in such a short space of time. Zara' s family are going to be very happy there for the holidays. Good DIY with the tape tip to put mirror up
Awwwwwww Luke!! You never give in! Well Done you!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
Well done Luke with the DIY ...your home is looking lovely. ❤
" more fresher " oh luke! never change !
A good job well done, Luke. It’s hard when you first start out with DIY, but you are getting to be a bit of an expert now! Hope the cold goes quickly.
I live on my own and never had to do diy before but I watched TH-cam vids or just asked someone even in a diy store I would ask how to do something. Now I’m not bad at it and do it all myself unless it’s something heavy or needs a professional. TH-cam was my saviour you can really pick up a lot of help tips and tricks.
Well done. Looks Kool from my angle lol. Can't wait to see the
end result.
You make it feel so Christmasy. You’re a very special dude, Luke.
I can’t recommend the Blinds2go easy fit range enough - no drilling and super easy to fit. Def worth the extra money, we aren’t great at DIY and managed to fit them really easily. Worth remembering for your future blinds. I love the ones you’ve picked - really lovely neutral colour. The light fitting in your office is gorgeous too, wish I had the ceiling height you’ve got. House is looking amazing already.
You are doing so well with you d.i.y. where would we be with out the helpful hints and tips of others. Loved watching as always ❤
Be proud of your efforts and show them off next time your Mam and Step Dad visit. No one is an instant expert and I'm sure the 3rd Blind was easier to hang than the first! Love the blinds you chose too. I bet the first meal you ever cooked would not compare favorably with how and what you cook now. It will be the same when you start the garden. You will have failures and successes. Each success makes you more confident.
You are absolutely right, thank you so much! Honestly that is such a lovely way to look at it.
Your home is looking so lovely, you are both doing a fabulous job. And, Zara, the blue toque looks gorgeous with your blue eyes.
Mrs Dan Dare here to suggest that if you are dissatisfied with a plain lamp shade you could add a velvet ribbon to it to elevate the look or add colour. I recently added a 10 mm strip of velvet ribbon to the top & bottom a plain lampshade - specifically just above & below the rim on the fabric side. By adding the ribbon I was able to bring in the accent colour of the room. I initially used double sided tape as a temporary fix to see if I liked it before permanently afixing the ribbon with fabric glue. It might be worth a thought, Luke & Zara (or anyone else).
Hi Luke, Zara & the adorable Maggie! Great job Luke the blinds look really nice! Hope you are feeling better! Your home looks beautiful. Take really good care, Lots of love Kathy x ❤Canada
Well done 👏👏, but I will say my blinds always hang outside the window recess.. why? Cos guaranteed that sun will find that tiny little sliver where the blind doesn't meet the inside of the window recess .. and ..POW.. straight in your eyeballs when you trying to have a lie in especially on a summer morning! 😁
Getting a new home the way you want it takes yrs. Took me 5 yrs to get all the Reno's done in my new house and it's always a work in progress. Take your time and enjoy Christmas 🎄🎁🎄❤
Hi luke great vlog, the house is looking great, hope ur feeling loads better soon. Take care lots of love to u zara & Maggie 💞💞💞
I so look forward to your videos Luke, you and Zara are doing an amazing job with the house as well as working jobs, make sure not to burn yourself out. I'm so proud of you guys for how far you have come and the skills you have learnt along the way. When you get emotional I just want to jump through the screen and give you a massive hug! Your mum must be so proud also, love her😊 feel better x
You should be proud of yourself! Not just because you have become so handy around the house but more importantly you are a lovely human being! 😊♥️ You are a bright light in a sometimes discouraging world. I’m sure you have brightened the day of many people with your videos, not just with happy moments but with difficult ones that you share, to show the true human experience. You are genuine and it shows! Hope you have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! ♥️🇨🇦
Thank you so much Patsy, that is so kind. Big love to you!
I do believe Mc Donalds is the global moving house food. LOL Love the velvet bows on your gifts. Have a great day.
Really enjoying your updates Luke, you are so enthusiastic, takes me back to buying my first home in london, your house and garden is very similar and makes me feel emotional as i had to give it up when i moved out of London. I lived nr Greenwich and loved that it was my go to local place. I loved the starbucks there snd the coffee shop above the book store. I also enjoyed greenwich festival too. Your little trips take me back to some very happy memories of my time in London . I also relate to you as my mother was from newcastle ; i am a northerner ❤
Get well ❤️🩹 soon - a little bird told me your having cocktails 🍹 with Mr Carrington - looking forward to a mischievously Christmas 🎄 vlog😊
You are so right with toys ……. both my grandkids have presents from charity shops xxxx
A DIY tip I learned from my husband is whenever you are installing something such as a drapery rod or blind or any type of hanging system, take one of the screws with you to the hardware store (not big box) and buy quality screws and throw the cheap ones away! Your project will go much smoother!
That is a GREAT tip, thank you so much!
Can't click "watch" fast enough. Such enjoyable content, don't change a thing! Really feel for you with the blind, can only imagine the words that came out of you when you discovered that error! Hope you feel better soon x
Hi Luke, You did a great job on putting up the roman blinds, don't be so hard on yourself. It is with trial and error we learn along the way. I was given this piece of advice a long time ago. A mistake is not a mistake, but a learning experience along the pathway of life. It is so lovely to see how lovely the home is coming along. Please take care of yourself, you sound like you are coming down with a cold. Take some time to take care of yourself, we will still be here. Your health is more important. Hope you have a restful week. Grace❤❤
you know what i like best about the tape hack is how easy it makes the leveling process ❤ loving the new updates to your place
I am still so very happy for you obtaining a new home and getting it all in order for the holiday's. Much happiness to a beautiful start in your first home.
Great work Luke. Hope you feel better soon. Sue x
I used to regularly get ill either just before Christmas or at Christmas. I think we get run down and stressed out. As for the diy you did a good job. You learn by making mistakes and diy is HARD especially if you don’t have someone on hand to help out or teach you 👍
Love the blinds, another tip Luke you should have shoes on your feet when up ladders, your home is certainly coming together, maggie is a little gem
Great safety tip! I was just about to suggest the same thing :)
Luke you are really putting your heart & soul into being a home owner & reaping the benefits......its looking so good. And to do it all whilst youre not feeling well too. Sending you BIG healing hugs & hope you feel better soon! 😘xxx
Love scrabble a family fav !!😀
Good video as always Luke.
I suffer bably with sore throats at this time of the year so i always make up a mason jar of 2 chopped lemons a piece of chopped ginger top it up with honey keeps okay in fridge for 1 week, just add how ever many spoonfuls you like to hot water its soothing to the thoat.
Metal sheds for the win! Brilliant vlog, those blinds look really elegant, what a difference they've made.
CAN YOU TAKE THAT BROWN BOX THAT IS ON TOP OF THE CUPBOARD DOWN IT LOOKS OUT OF PLACE PUT IN YOUR OFFICE OR IN THE STOREAGE PLACE IT MAKES YOUR LOVELY KITCHEN LOOK UNTIDY ❤❤❤
Well done with the blinds and the mirror Luke, look really nice, there is always something to do when you own your own home, hope you are feeling better soon x
The blinds look great! Hope you feel better soon. So sad to be sick at Christmas! Hugs from the south east coast of Florida and merry Christmas to you both😎🦩🌞🦩😎
DIY is so difficult! Well done.
Get better soon Luke.
Love your colour hat Zara that colour suits you♥️
Great job Luke with all your DYI jobs.
I enjoyed journeying with you.
Well done hun, looking great...you can do this...🌺hope you're feeling better soon🙏🌺😘😇😘🐕💛
Luke, you are doing a fantastic DIY job. Dont be so hard on yourself. My dad used to say,one brick at a time
You should be proud of yourself Luke 😊. You are doing a grand job of making your home warm and cosy. The only way of learning is to make the mistakes along the way. I’ve still got the small piece of pipe hubby accidentally drilled into over 30 years ago, where we had water gushing out of the wall 😂. He now has a water pipe and electric tester which he has used ever since, no more accidents 🥰. Happy Christmas to you, Zara and Maggie xx
Blinds look amazing, well done Luke. Hope you feel better soon. Cheers.
The house is coming together....you've done great so far,looks homely.
The last people haven't looked after the cooker hob though,,shame, I don't think they are so expensive..but as long as its functional for now,,that can come way down the line, it's just astestic.👍hope you feel better son&zara I think that baby blue color in your hat is your color, looks gorg😊
Ahh thank you!! We were going to replace it but we’ll be looking to do the kitchen in the future so we’ll live with it for now❤
Hi Luke and Zara
Sorry about your shed roof. They are a job to keep up with even when new. And this consistent rain is wearing out everything. Your blinds look gorgeous. As I speak from experience that side gap on your pillow side will wake you up with the harshest sun. I have not discovered a way to make blinds completely sun proof either. You look completely settled in your lovely new home,💚🎄😍🎄
So wonderful the house is coming together so well and I am sorry your not feeling feeling well
The mirror tip is brilliant. Well done on the blinds! I'd have given up and told people that one was meant to only reach half way.
Thanks Luke for a great video. I have had a horrible day and you really cheered me up. Hope you feel better soon. 😺 X
Well done Luke with the DIYS 👍👍❤
Hey you did my tip great Luke how quick was that for your mirror , 👊👍x
A picture ledge or 2 on the wall you were going to repair in kitchen would
be good for displaying plates or whatever you want they are so easy to put up .
The house is looking like a home now well done!!!
Get well soon luke ❤ you did well putting The blinds up x
BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELF YOU DID A GOOD JOB❤ AND IT IS YOUR OWN HOUSE YOU CAN MAKE MISTAKES AND NOT WORRY ABOUT THE LANDLORD YOU ARE THE LANDLORD 🤣🤣🤣 ❤
ZARA LUKE STOP SPENDIND YOUR MONEY YOUR FAMILY KNOWS YOU JUST BOUGHT A NEW HOUSE YOU NEED ALL YOUR MONEY !!!!!! JUST BUY SOMETHING FROM THE THRIFT STORES AND YOUR FAMILY WILL UNDERSTAND PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY IT DOES NOT GROW ON TREES😒
Well done Luke
Blinds look great and I love your mirror -
I need some blinds putting up in my home so if ur free ur welcome to come here and do mine 😊 lol -
Loving your new home 🏠 so happy for u guys xx
Ps hope u feel better soon. Luke x
Great job with the blinds & mirror!! Your home is looking lovely. I hope you're feeling better. Blessings to you, Zara & Maggie. Take care!
The blinds look good. That's how we all learn to do diy when doing up rooms.
Get well soon Luke, you have done well with your DIY x
🎄❤️🎄❤️Great job, 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Not surprising you are under the weather when you think how busy your life has been recently! Rest up and get well soon😘 x
Hi Luke, great job on the blinds. Ceiling fans work great in bedrooms!
Howdy Luke!! Happy Christmas!! Kudos to the face that you fact of doing what ever you need to do to get a job done!! You inspire so many people by your bravery!!! Big hugs from Kenny Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great vlog as always. Well done with the blinds they are looking really good. Hope you feel better soon 🙏 👍 🎄
aww hope you feel better soon luke good job on the diys the house is looking lovely xx
I think you do a wonderful job of DIY Luke, you should be very proud. You can also use a post it note to stick to the wall, tilted up while you drill and any dust/plaster collects on the note and not the floor. Always enjoy watching you, Zara and Maggie 😊
Thank you for your vlog and sharing.your house is becoming your home , great to see that happening
I like the espresso guy in the market and if you go up past Greenwich College, opposite Duncan's pharmacy, there's a coffee hatch in an antique shop called Naked coffee. Excellent. I have a stinking cold right now, and it has seriously delayed my crimbo shopping. I'm up so late because it's hard to breathe lying down 🤒😬
Ahh thank you so much - I will be sure to check Naked Coffee out. I hope you are better soon Sarah x
Luke hope you are feeling better, your home is becoming cozy now with everything coming together your present wrapping looks lovely.xx
Always love it, when I turn my tablet on, and I see Luke's face, and I know 100 percent, it's going to be enjoyable, you both have already made a house, a home, merry Xmas 🎄 to you both.
Hi Luke l think the plates would look lovely going down the wall by the lamp on the left side just a thought it’s all looking lovely 🤣💙🌸
Hi Luke! I can understand your issue with the blinds. We have blinds on all our windows when we first moved into our home and even though we didn't install them I just really hate them. They're so heavy to lift up whenever we need to open our windows and likewise difficult to put down. I'm not a fan of blinds in general. Oh dear....by the end of the vlog your throat sounded like it was getting worse. I hope you feel better soon and have a lovely Christmas. Lots of fluids, hot soups, and tea as well as zinc and vitamin C. Take good care. Much love from Fort Worth, Texas! 🤠🎄❄
love your new home plus all your fab blogs.early merry christmas to you all.
Feel better soon Luke, also proud of you for doing the work in your house.
Hi Luke, you are doing a great job of carrying out DIY in your new home. Only way to learn is to tackle these jobs. You are doing fab. Wishing Zara's parents a happy stay at your beautiful new home. Hope you feel better soon x
Feel better Luke. ❤❤
The house is coming along beautifully. Every time I see Zara, I think of how beautiful my little grandniece (Zara clone) will grow up to be.
God bless ❤
Good job Luke. House looks amazing. I love it ❤❤❤❤
Well done, Luke! My dad was kind enough to buy me my own set of tools when I was younger and gave me the confidence to try things at least once whether in the home or working on a car ;)
(I changed the s-belt in a Subaru years ago, which isn’t the easiest thing to do… and something I’ll never try again!)
One thing I will say is that every home comes with its own quirks and the walls are no different. If something I’ve done e before at another place doesn’t work in a new place, I’ll either Goggle it or actually brainstorm ideas with the friendly people at the hardware store.
Like so many things DIY takes a lot of time, trial and error to master. Believe it or not, some folks approach cooking and baking with the same trepidation as you approach DIY projects. You are doing fine. Food for thought: Now is a good time to create a house journal where you keep track of colors, brands, etc used in your home. When you head off to shop for the house you have color swatches at hand, know what you have used if you need replacement parts, etc.
Merry Christmas and Awesome job. ❤
Get well soon. X
Well done Luke DIY is difficult even for seasoned persons like ourselves we have gutted 4 houses through our married life this fifth a bungalow has been done by tradesmen but we have done quite simple tasks that now were in our seventies proved to by tedious and time consuming putting a oak mantle on the wall 4 days drilling holes in back of cupboards all morning two pictures 😢 ect ect Your home is looking lovely it takes time to evolve you will change your mind so many times so my advice is just enjoy x
You sound like you are doing amazing though Pauline, I think we are often very hard on ourselves and see perfection online which can often put us down. Big love!
Luke you did a great job on the blinds, ive hung a few in the past and they are not easy to do , they look fantastic, great tip on how to hang a mirror or picture, and credit to Zara on the ladder with hammer in hand for the tarp for the shed roof, and fantastic vid
Well done on the DIY front I've been in my place years and haven't tackled replacing my blinds. Very brave, you have inspired me. Now take some time to recoup before whizzing home for the holidays. Body's repair while you are sleeping. Xx
Great job with the mirror and the blinds Luke ,Zara looks lovely in her blue hat it brings out the blue in her eyes I hope you feel better quickly Luke big hugs to you all Katie 🎄❤️🎄
Feel better soon and beautiful wrapping 🫶🏻💕
Hope youre feeling better soon Luke. Zara made me howl when you said your weren't well and she said "I don't care"...more not what she said but how she said it. Catherine, Dainty Diaries, coukd give you a lesson or two on DIY, she's a wizz with a drill. I have power tool envy for her "Riobi" collection. I bought blinds that you stick on instead of drill in...yeah, they're still in the packaging 18 months later...😂😂😂
Thanks for doing these vlogs. Great ideas. Fiona
Great work Luke. The blinds are lovely. I hope that you feel better soon❤️
If you have plaster walls, old walls, or brick, grab a concrete drill bit. The screws should go in easier. You may need a few sizes, but they really help! My home is over 100yo, so they are a lifesaver on the concrete like walks and petrified wood!
That is so helpful thank you so much!
Hi Luke great vlog, your diy skills are great ,the house is now a home looks wonderful , get better soon 😊
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